PRIVATE EQUITY FUND EYES RIVERVIEW SALE
Amid a recent lull in city-fringe opportunities, the Riverview Hotel in Tempe is being sold, in Sydney’s inner west. Situated approximately 10 kilometres out of the CBD, a stone’s throw from the Cooks River, the Riverview is one of two
HOSPITALITY TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Societal norms and the labour market are evolving rapidly, and it’s more important than ever for hospitality businesses – on the public coalface – to embrace diversity and inclusivity. The terms Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are really two different concepts
RIVERSIDE FREDO PUB UP FOR OFFERS
The handsome Macleay River Hotel has come up for sale in the NSW mid-north coast town of Frederickton. Known locally as the ‘Fredo Pub’, the hotel resides on 3,064sqm on the banks of the eponymous Macleay River and on the
CHITTAWAY BAY HIT WITH GAMING BREACHES DURING RENO
Laundy Hotels’ Chittaway Bay hotel, on the Central Coast, has been hit with gaming operation breaches during a renovation, following investigations by Liquor & Gaming NSW. Built in 1985, the coastal pub was undergoing a major makeover toward the end
FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SET TO KICK ASS DOWN UNDER
Millions of Australians are warming up to welcome kick-off of the first women’s World Cup tournament in Australia and New Zealand, predicted to become a “watershed” moment in the sport and venues. The very first World Cup for men was
IRIS GEARS UP TO TAKE OUT THE KINGSWOOD
Iris has achieved approval for big plans to transform the landmark Kingswood Hotel into a mixed-use site for a new iteration of the pub, and more than 100 apartments. Iris Capital purchased the former Milestone Hotel, built in 1953, in
PUBS TIGHTEN BELTS AS WAGE HIKES KICK IN
A decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) came into effect this month increasing the pay for minimum wage and award staff, putting further strain on the hospitality industry. From 1 July the rate for minimum wage workers increased by
COLONIAL REINVENT AND REOPEN HOTEL FOR JULATTEN
Chris Morris’ CLG has revived the dormant heart of Julatten in northern Queensland, throwing open the doors to the new Julatten Hotel The former Highlander Tavern fell victim to COVID pressures and closed, in 2020. It was purchased by Colonial
ISAACS PROPOSE AUSTRAL HOTEL GREENFIELD
The Isaac brothers have submitted a new plan for a major greenfield development in the Liverpool LGA, proposing a suburban pub with all the trimmings for a rapidly growing community. Isaac Property Developments P/L has entered the revised DA with
GEELONG’S NATIONAL READY TO RACE
The Ramia family has offered up operations at the proud National Hotel, in booming Geelong. Across three levels of approximately 500sqm in the Geelong CBD, catering to 200-pax, the National provides multiple bars, dining and function spaces, serviced by a
