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

NEW NSW GAMING REFORMS COME INTO EFFECT

NSW’s newly elected Minns Government has reached a milestone in its promised gaming reform, introducing another round of new measures aimed at reducing gambling harm and money laundering. The NSW Government has now reduced the number of poker machines able

STOCKLAND SELLING GREENFIELD IN THE HILLS

Australian developer Stockland is offering a “truly unique opportunity” to acquire operations of the future large-format Gables Tavern, in the new suburb of Gables, near Box Hill. The Gables is a massive 380-ha masterplanned development by Stockland, set to be

COOPERS GOES ALL-IN ON AUSSIE LAGER

The indomitable Coopers Brewery has provided a sneak peek into its upcoming major release and market move, heralding Coopers Australian Lager. The new Australian Lager will soon be rolling off the line, with ABV of 4.2 per cent. Branded in

BEN MAY AND TMG SELL HISTORIC MANLY WHARF

Ben May and TMG Developments have sold the landmark Manly Wharf and Hotel to the owners of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves. The recognised international landmark was one of the first purchases for TMG Developments, led by Robert Magid, who picked

STATE-BUILT BABINDA HOTEL UP FOR GRABS

Queensland’s only government-built pub, the one-of-a-kind Babinda State Hotel, is being sold by private owners. Built in 1917, the hotel holds claim to being the only pub in the state constructed and operated by the Queensland Government at the time.

CASHLESS GAMING TRIAL HACKED AND HALTED

Hackers have ended a trial on cashless gaming, after reports the system was breached in a cyber-attack. The digital wallet trial began last October, under the Perrottet government, at Wests Newcastle leagues club at New Lambton, installed on 144 Aristocrat