HOSPITALITY BACK ON ITS FEET AS BACKPACKERS RETURN
Backpackers are hiking their way back to Australia, bringing with them life for the hospitality industry. Department of Home Affairs data shows that during the peak of COVID across the financial year 2020-2021, working holiday maker visas had plummeted to
IRIS EYES $77m UPGRADE OF THE PALMS
Iris Capital is executing plans for a massive $77 million redevelopment of The Palms at Chullora, adding residential buildings and commercial space. Plans were lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council for the mixed-use project on The Palms’ 11,744sqm site on the Hume
DINGO ON THE LOOSE
The re-stapled business and title of the seaside Dingo Beach Hotel is off the leash for the first time in many years, representing a rare slice of paradise. The pub is located in Queensland’s idyllic Whitsundays region, around 40 minutes
HURLEYS HOSTING ‘QUIET’ DINNERS
The Hurley Group has announced it is “proud to be” the first pub in the southern capital to collaborate with Autism SA, to host a Quiet Dinner at the Arkaba Hotel, in support of patrons on the spectrum. Beginning Monday,
PUB BRAWL RESULTS IN CHARGES FOR TWO COPS
Two ranked police officers have been charged over a brawl at a Central Coast pub made famous by involving NRL star Tom Starling, after a three-year battle to clear his name and get justice. On December 5, 2020 the Canberra
AUSSIES VOTE ON HOTTEST BEERS FOR 2024
The 16th edition of the annual GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer poll has dropped, reflecting consumers served entertaining voting campaigns, proving creativity an important part of the crafty market beyond merely brewing beer. Tens of thousands of votes were counted
GOVT LOCKING IN STREAMLINED OUTDOOR DINING
Meeting election promises, the NSW Government is looking to continue the COVID exemptions and is simplifying the process for venues to have outdoor dining spaces. During the pandemic it was ruled that foodservice businesses in NSW could offer outdoor dining
FEROS SECURES THE GREENS AND FIELDS OF BINGARA
Feros Group has secured the $50 million Bingara Gorge Country Club, approved through Wollondilly Shire Council, to be created within Metro Property Development’s residential precinct. Due to occupy a 7,280sqm parcel of land, adjacent to Bingara Gorge’s golf course in
VBAR FINED OVER ATM BREACH
A pub in the Sydney CBD has been fined, having been found to have breached the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 through its placement of an ATM. Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) broached the matter of VBar providing an ATM, in
PUBS ARE HOT TARGETS FOR CYBER CRIME
Cyber crime is a growing concern around the world, with malicious cyber activity a genuine risk to Australian businesses. By global standards, Australia is a wealthy country, making it a target for hackers. Australia is consistently ranked in the top