Kickon Group

REDCAPE SCOOPS UP BRISBANE’S HISTORIC PLOUGH INN

Posted on October 24th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape has announced more new ground in south-east Queensland, taking the deeds of Brisbane landmark the Plough Inn. An historic, heritage-listed pub on the bank of the Brisbane River, The Plough was established in 1864. The title was held by

HISTORIC GRAND VIEW LOOKING FUTURE-PROOF

Posted on October 22nd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Queensland’s ‘grand old dame’ the Grand View Hotel has reopened its doors after an extensive sympathetic renovation by Kickon Group. The Grand View (GVH) overlooks North Stradbroke Island, from the Brisbane beachside suburb of Cleveland. Established 1851, it is recognised

KICKON REBOOT THE DOOT

Posted on October 17th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne’s stately Doutta Galla Hotel – aka The Doot – is back, under new Kickon custodians and sporting a new look serving up modern hospitality within treasured heritage. Established in 1889, the three-storey Victorian hotel commands the intersection of Racecourse

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AT QHA AWARDS

Posted on July 2nd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The best of the Sunshine State gathered Monday night to recognise the winners of the Queensland Hotels Association’s prestigious State Awards for Excellence for 2025. Over 1,500 VIPs and industry guests attended Brisbane Exhibition Centre to celebrate the integral part

AUSTRALIA’S BEST FOR 2024

Posted on November 27th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Highlight of the hospitality calendar, the National Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence took place in Brisbane Monday night and there was no shortage of success on show. Around 700 VIPs and industry guests gathered in the afternoon at The

VICTORIAN HOSPITALITY NIGHT OF NIGHTS

Posted on May 22nd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The annual highlight of Victorian hospitality took place Monday night as the industry’s best were honoured across 40 categories at the 2024 AHA (Vic) State Awards for Excellence. The Association welcomed 1,200 guests at Crown Palladium for the sold-out gala

KICKON DIVES INTO THE DOCK

Posted on September 15th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Kickon Group has kicked again, bringing more skin into the game with purchase of The Dock and Wharf in Mooloolaba, on the Sunshine Coast. Overlooking the picturesque Mooloolah River and Marina, The Dock offers bars, a 500sqm restaurant seating over 300, multiple function

VICTORIA’S STARS SHINE FOR ‘23

Posted on May 19th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
More than 1,200 hospitality professionals and guests gathered this week at Crown Palladium to celebrate this year’s champions at the 2023 AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence. The annual awards are a celebration of the accomplishments of Victoria's pubs and

KICKON SETS SIGHTS ON QLD’S OLDEST PUB

Posted on October 21st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Craig Shearer’s Kickon Group has taken another new prize in the Grand Dame of Cleveland, bringing plans for a multi-million-dollar renovation, and a familiar face partner. Built 1851, the Grand View Hotel began life as Cleveland House, before being renamed

KICKON HIT THE MARK IN TOWNSVILLE

Posted on May 6th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Craig Shearer’s Kickon Group has announced its expansion into northern Queensland and new partner Bart Furst, in acquisition of Townsville’s The Watermark. The Watermark, in the heart of Townsville tourist hotspot The Strand, features a relaxed sports bar and contemporary