REDCAPE REAPS REWARDS AT THE GROVE
Mere days after the announcement Redcape was divesting two of its collection in north Queensland, a sale has already been confirmed on one, Mackay’s The Grove. Last week the high-profile group listed The Shamrock and The Grove hotels in Mackay,
ALH FINED FOR BREACHES ON HUNDREDS OF EGMs
Endeavour’s ALH Group has been ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in penalties over “serious” breaches of Victoria’s pre-commitment scheme. Prompted by an anonymous tip-off, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) carried out an inspection ‘blitz’
MATHIESON’S RISING STAR
Billionaire pub baron Bruce Mathieson is looking to bolster his stake in the casino sector, applying to the regulator to increase his already substantial holding in the troubled Star Entertainment. Principle investor in Endeavour, keeper of the country’s largest pub
THE HIDEAWAY STEPS INTO THE LIGHT
Classic Queensland-style country pub the Station Hotel in the Fraser Coast region is being offered to market for the first time in more than four decades. The Station is in Tiaro, approximately 250 kilometres north of Brisbane, just south of
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS REPORT FY23
Quantaco has released its Industry Insights report for FY23, offering analysis and key metrics for the industry across sales, gaming, and wages. Comparing benchmarks of FY22 with FY23, the report offers an overview of key hospitality trends, including a review
THE REPUBLIC SOLD TO DEVELOPER
An up-and-coming developer has bought Sydney’s famous The Republic, prompting speculation the pub may see redevelopment. The trophy hotel has reportedly sold for around $40 million to diversified property group Virtical, which it’s said is seeking to capitalise on its
MAN ARRESTED OVER MURDER AT GOLD COAST PUB
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man within minutes of arriving at a Gold Coast pub. According to police, a 26-year-old man and 30-year-old woman, believed to be his girlfriend, arrived at McGuire’s RQ's Tavern
AGE WRAPS ANOTHER YEAR
The 32nd year of the Australasian Gaming Expo took place last week at ICC Sydney, showcasing hundreds of industry suppliers to thousands of industry professionals. Welcoming over 8,000 delegates over three days, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) demonstrated the ongoing
GOOD BEER SERVES UP TWO MORE
John Azar’s Good Beer Co continues the portfolio shake-up, listing both the Union Hotel in North Sydney and The Harold of Forest Lodge. The Union is a classic Art-Deco pub on the Pacific Highway equipped with three bars, a restaurant,
REDCAPE POLISHING PORTFOLIO IN MACKAY
High-profile hotel group Redcape has listed two of its large-format pubs, The Shamrock and The Grove hotels in Mackay, as it shores up the balance sheet to overcome hurdles and pave the way for future moves. Formerly the Andergrove Tavern,
