CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL HITS VOLUNTEER PAYDIRT
The election-promised cashless gaming trial due to be rolled out in venues across NSW has been flooded with volunteer operators, and may involve many more gaming machines than originally stipulated. Under pressure from anti-gaming advocates and in the wake of
AUBURN GROWS IN THE HEART OF HAWTHORN
After more than a century serving the Hawthorn community and a $4.3 million transformation, AVC has fully reopened the Auburn Hotel, ushering in more trading space and addition of new attraction ‘The Pavilion’. The site neighbouring the Hotel has previously
CORKMAN ‘COWBOYS’ TO REBUILD HISTORIC PUB
After years of legal disputes, massive fines and threat of prison, the owners of the site of the former and much-disputed Corkman Irish Pub at Carlton will build a replica of the historic watering hole they illegally demolished. Late 2014
VGCCC LOOKING INTO LADBROKES LOUNGES
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has begun enquiries into the apparent promotion and advertising of the Ladbrokes product at the Clifton Hotel in Kew. Action has been initiated in accordance with the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, in
LOVE TILLY GROUP BREAKS UP WITH PUBLIC
Turbulence continues for Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality group, with the Love Tilly Group calling no joy on their foodservice partnership. In April this year Fabbrica Pasta Bar opened within Public’s Exchange Hotel in Balmain, and has quickly gained acclaim and
BEACH BEAUTY ON THE BLOCK
The sand-swept Cabarita Beach Hotel on the NSW north coast has been put up for sale by the McElhone family. Located literally metres from the sand and surf of Cabarita Beach, The Beach is one of only a handful of
CAR PLOUGHS INTO TOURIST TOWN PUB PATRONS
Five people are dead, including two children, after a BMW drove into a crowded outdoor area at the Royal Hotel in Daylesford around 6pm on Sunday evening. Established in 1856 in the centre of the small tourist-based town about 100
STOCKWELL CLOSES UNDER A CLOUD
The historic Stockwell Hotel has closed its doors and is in administration, a little over two years since a multimillion-dollar renovation. The Barossa Valley hotel was bought by the Hoffmann, Kellermann, Kirby and Schmaal families, creating the Stockwell Trading Company.
BLI BLI SAYS HELLO AND WELCOME
After a major makeover, the Bli Bli Hotel threw the doors open again this week, introducing a modern fit-out, terrace and tropical gardens, and a rebrand for Sunshine Coast specialists to Maeva Hospitality. The venue spans three levels, each sporting
SOUTH AUSTRALIA TOASTS THE TALENT OF 2023
The AHA|SA and hotel industry came together this week to celebrate outstanding facilities, initiatives and hospitality at the state’s 2023 Awards for Excellence. More than 900 people gathered at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday night in celebration of the