NEW TEAM TAKING THE HUNTER TO KHARTOUM
Kitchener’s handsome Khartoum Hotel has been sold by veteran Ray Prescott, ushering in a trio of new operators to optimise its opportunity in the Hunter. The historic two-storey pub was constructed in 1926, on a commanding 2023sqm site on what
KEEPING SPIRITS HIGH: BALANCING INTOXICATION PREVENTION AND PROFITABILITY
While licensees are responsible for preventing intoxication on their premises, ensuring venues use effective strategies to prevent intoxication is a balancing act between maintaining a secure environment and running a profitable business. Across Australia, penalties for allowing the supply of
WORLD’S TOUGHEST PUB BOWS OUT
The infamous Pier Hotel – laying claim to being the “world’s toughest pub” courtesy of its record for the most stabbings in one night – is closing for good, better or worse. The Pier is in Port Hedland, a Pilbara
KNOX DROPS AREA IN A HOT REGION
There’s a new rising star of the region as Jim Knox divests his big Area Hotel in Griffith to a local operator. Knox bought the pub in 2019 for around $8 million from a private syndicate who had operated it
THE SPORTING GLOBE TAKE BENDIGO’S BELOVED METRO
The Signature Group has been unveiled as the buyer of the historic Metropolitan Hotel of Bendigo, with a new instalment of The Sporting Globe heralding a new era for sports enthusiasts in the regional hub. Popularly known as The Metro,
TAX RATE SHAKEUP IN THE AIR FOR THE CLUBS INDUSTRY
NSW budget papers have sparked criticism of the tax concessions provided to licensed clubs with gaming, particularly as it’s revealed the top five per cent of clubs enjoyed 50 per cent of the benefits. In a possible shake-up of the
COUNCIL’S PLAN TO WRAP OLD PUBS IN COTTON WOOL
The Inner West Council of Sydney has restirred a heritage hornet’s nest, furthering its attempt to preserve urban culture by forcing protections on old pubs under its purview. The Council’s proposal seeks to amend planning controls, such that a total
WESTERNPORT ON MARKET FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS
Coastal gem the Westernport Hotel of San Remo has hit the market, available for the first time in 20 years. The popular pub occupies a 2,781sqm corner site with over 100 metres of dual street frontage. Inside is a well-patronised
NSW GOVERNMENT STRIKES A CHORD WITH VIBRANCY REFORMS
The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms come into full effect 1 July, further supporting the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors without compromising public safety. The more complex of the reforms include grants for soundproofing venues as well as
BROWNFIELD BREWERY OPPORTUNITY IN S-E-QUEENSLAND
Nicholas Street in Ipswich has launched a campaign for the next stage of the burgeoning leisure and entertainment Precinct, looking to add some crafty beverages to the attraction mix. Nicholas Street Precinct, aka The Precinct, is located in Ipswich’s city
