VIRTICAL RULE OUT THE REPUBLIC
In the spotlight developer Virtical has offloaded the Republic in the Sydney CBD to industry veteran Chris Thomas for a significant loss. After bursting into the picture in 2023, spending over $125 million in a matter of months including more
DAYLESFORD FATAL PUB CRASH DRIVER WALKS
A magistrate has opted to dismiss all charges against the driver of a car that crashed into the outdoor area of a Daylesford pub last year, with families and survivors challenging the ‘injustice’. According to police and witnesses, around 6pm
GEELONG PUB CELEBRATES MUSICAL MAYHEM
South Geelong’s Barwon Club Hotel is readying for a rousing ruckus when its 16th annual ‘River Rocks’ festival hits in early November. Presented by River Rocks, B. Bookings, Balter Brewery and Bad Batch Zine, the festival promises rock, punk and
PUBLIC HOSPITALITY CREDITORS TAKE FIVE
The party is winding down for Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group (PHG), as a major lender calls in receivers and managers on five venues in the collection. Last week FTI Consulting’s Vaughan Strawbridge and Joseph Hansell stepped in, under security
GAMING MACHINES REINSTATED TO BOLSTER DEMAND AS REVENUE STALLS
Contrary to mainstream media reports, an increase in EGM numbers and revenue is not due to market demand or opportunism, but an attempt to maintain position as revenue flatlines. Clubs and pubs are accused of pulling machines out of storage
PUBLIC HOUSE LEADS THE WAY IN SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HEALTH
Sydney’s exclusive charity event ‘Ladies Luncheon’ enjoyed another wildly successful year, raising $550,000 in support of Randwick’s Royal Hospital for Women. Now known as a highlight of the spring social calendar, Public House Management Group’s (PHMG) sixth annual event saw
AVC MOVES INTO HALLMARK
Weighing into the recent return in pubs activity, Australian Venue Co has struck its first major deal under its new majority owners, buying 10 venues from Hallmark Hospitality in SEQ. The Melbourne-based group has paid around $50 million for the
HOSTPLUS AND CHARTER HALL TAKE A SHOT AT HPI
Listed real estate investment powerhouse Charter Hall and teamed again with Hostplus to attempt a takeover of the country’s last remaining listed pub landlord, Hotel Property Investments (HPI). Charter Hall Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) touts its interest in
VICTORIA HITS THE RIGHT LIVE MUSIC NOTE
Victoria’s live music scene is set to receive a $3.9 million boost, with the state government reinforcing its commitment to supporting the industry and venues. The funding was designed to bolster the state’s beleaguered live music scene, and is part
FRANCIS GROWS WITH REDCAPE’S WATTLE GROVE
The Redcape reshuffle rolls on with the group’s twice-owned Wattle Grove Hotel becoming the next step in the northward expansion of Melbourne-based Francis Group. This is the second Redcape Hotel Group (RHG) acquisition by the southerners, headed up by Tom
