OLD GILROY’S RINGS IN NEW BELROY
An old north shore favourite has become a new local as the Belroy Hotel takes over and expands the former Gilroy’s Hotel of St Leonards. For the past decade the site has been owned and operated by Garry McGrath’s Sonenco
LEWIS LAND BRING BACK THE BELVEDERE
Queensland’s renowned and historic Belvedere Hotel on picturesque Bramble Bay announces a grand reopening after a multimillion-dollar redevelopment “years in the planning”. Well positioned midway between the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, the Hotel has serviced travellers and the local community
BALMAIN’S DRY DOCK BACK ON DECK
Peninsula Hospitality reopens Balmain landmark the Dry Dock this week, following a transformative restoration to re-establish its place as a cornerstone of the community. The historic venue was built in 1857, found at the similarly historic Mort Bay Park –
NEW EAST COAST LAWS AROUND INTOXICATION AND DRUG POSSESSION
Victoria and NSW have furthered their goals toward a “health-based approach” for people in need of support, with critical reforms around decriminalisation of public intoxication and drug use. Beginning this month, being intoxicated in public in Victoria will be treated
MEN SENTENCED OVER SERIOUS ATTACK ON BUNDY PUB WORKERS
Two bricklayers have been sentenced and are lucky to escape serious prison time after an incident at a Queensland pub where they terrorised two staff members in a “prolonged” violent attack. Gladstone Magistrates Court heard the report of 24-year-old Zachary
NEW SEAFOOD RULES FOR VENUES
Ministers from around the country have determined that foodservice in pubs, cafes and restaurants will soon be required to specify the origin of their seafood. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia assembled last week, and voted unanimously to
NATIONAL EXCELLENCE REVEALED FOR 2023
Australia’s hospitality finest gathered in Adelaide tonight to celebrate and learn who is the best of the best for 2023, at the AHA National Awards for Excellence. More than 650 VIPs and industry guests joined the Association at the famous
BUNDY’S RAILWAY ON NEW TRACKS
Bundaberg hospitality stalwart Stephen Paterson has handed over his town favourite, the Railway Hotel, with the Spotted Dog Café, Bar and Grill, to first-timer Adrian Evans and partners including Arthur Laundy. Mid-2020, the iconic Spotted Dog Tavern and adjacent backpackers
SHORTS PASS ON SEABREEZE LEGACY
The Shorts have sold their idyllic and windswept Seabreeze Beach Hotel on the NSW mid-north coast to the growing Hunter group. The Short family have owned and operated the seaside pub at picturesque South West Rocks for over two decades,
GREEN ANTS MARCH INTO VENUES AROUND THE COUNTRY
Pioneering Australian gin brand Seven Seasons has teamed up with Solotel and venues around the country, pouring its top-shelf Green Ant Gin. Barangaroo House's Rekōdo Bar recently hosted an event introducing the Green Ant Gin Martini, in celebration of
