AVC’S HARLOW ‘RARE’ MELBOURNE SALE
Australian Venue Co’s Harlow in ‘Silicon Yarra’ is being sold and expected to attract strong and varied interest, as hospitality continues to shine and PAG finalises its billion-dollar acquisition of the group. The pub is located on a 485sqm corner
AUSSIES HELP THE OASIS HELP TRUCKIES DOING IT TOUGH
A remote Aussie pub 160 kilometres west of Charters Towers in North Queensland has grabbed attention from people all over Australia, thanks to one social media post. Oasis Exchange Hotel publican Priscilla Meli did not expect the huge response to
PREMIER FIGHTS TO BUILD
The Thomas family’s landmark Premier Hotel is battling to get approval for a ground-up overhaul that would see a major mixed-use development on the prominent Nineways intersection at Broadmeadow. An application lodged with City of Newcastle proposed a $34 million
FUNLAB BRINGS ‘HIJINX’ AND HOLEY MOLEY TO THE ACT
Funlab brands Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are at it again, this time opening in the Canberra Centre, Canberra, on 5 April. These brands are designed to be more than a typical pub or restaurant. The two venues will employ
WSET LAUNCHES BEER TRAINING
The world’s largest provider of drinks education, WSET Global, has announced details of its new Level 1 and Level 2 Awards – in beer. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), associated with education on wine, spirits and most recently sake,
BROTHERS JAILED OVER DRUNKEN BRAWL
A pair of brothers have been sent to prison over a drunken brawl at the Tourist Hotel, where they punched and assaulted a female worker. Parliament House security worker Benjamin Stewart McLennan, aged 41, and his mechanic brother Joshua McLennan,
PIPER BRINGS BACK THE BEACH
Newcastle seaside icon the Beach Hotel has officially reopened, following an extensive and inspired restoration. Located in the heart of Merewether, the hotel was founded in the 1890s and the current building constructed by Tooth & Co in 1939 –
ILGA CALLS TIME ON LATE GAMING
In light of a growing correlation between late-night gaming and gaming-related harm, ILGA has revised its guidelines on applications, to reflect its position. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) decides applications for NSW pubs and clubs to operate
RYE COPS $80k IN FINES AND A FORCED EXIT
The VGCCC has wielded the axe at the Rye, issuing $80k in fines and taking scalps over two integrity breaches and an attempt to cover up misdoings at the pub*. At the Rye Hotel, in early 2022 senior staff falsified
TRIUMPHANT TOWNSVILLE PRODUCES NEWMARKET SALE
The big Newmarket Hotel is new to market, representing a picturesque canvas in the centre of thriving Townsville. Situated on a prime corner site, the pub is close to popular attractions, major transport links and commercial establishments. It is within