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MOXHAMS LIST ROYAL MUSWELLBROOK

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Moxham’s have listed their underperforming Royal Hotel in the heart of Muswellbrook, as the asset needs some TLC and they look to wind down for a while with the kids. Located around 120 kilometres north-west of Newcastle, 240 north

HUGE SA HOSPITALITY TRADE EVENT SET TO ‘INVIGORATE’

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Next week will see the South Australia Hospitality Industry Forum and Exhibition, renamed Invigorate, taking place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The expansive trade-only event is produced by the AHA|SA, with support from Clubs

FEDERAL COURT LOCKS IN CHANGES TO PENALTY RATES

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
UPDATE: The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Fair Work Commission in regard to the recent changes to penalty rates, and rejected union appeals. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announcement in February determined changes to be introduced over

MERIVALE TAKES ON VIC ON THE PARK

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has furthered its inner-west presence with the $22+ million purchase of APF’s Vic on the Park in Marrickville. John Singleton, Geoff Dixon and Mark Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund (APF), backer to Riversdale, has been selling down its high-value portfolio,

BONDI’S ROYAL HOTEL SEEKS NEW OWNER AFTER 40 YEARS

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After “years of unsolicited approaches” Geoff Moulding is selling his big-potential Royal Hotel, overlooking Bondi Beach. The Royal is a Bondi Road staple, with a long history in local folklore and ownership. In 1907 the founding meeting of the historic

PUB EMPLOYEE JAILED FOR BETTING SPREE AND $50k DEBT

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A pub employee has been jailed for racking up almost $50,000 in debt on the hotel’s account, in a flurry of betting that “spiralled out of control”. The Geelong Advertiser reports the case of 28-year-old Jonathan Bush, appearing before Geelong

MARLOW GROUP STEER CROSSROADS HOTEL NEW DIRECTION

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Marlow family has unveiled its big renovation of the landmark Crossroads Hotel, marking a new direction for the Casula pub. The Marlow Hotel Management Group (MHMG) has 11 venues across NSW and Queensland, including the large-format Crossroads Hotel in

WORLD’S MOST CONSUMED SPIRIT AUSSIE BARTENDER COMP

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The leading brand of the world’s most consumed spirit is looking for Australian bartenders to enter this year’s Enter The Dragon ‘Cocktail Combat Competition’. Baijiu (pronounced “Bye-Joe”) is a traditional Chinese alcoholic drink that is its own category, like rum

BLUE MOUNTAINS PORTFOLIO FOR SALE

Posted on October 9th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Private family operators have put to market their Blue Mountains pubs the Katoomba and Alexandra Hotels, as they look to retirement. The Katoomba Hotel was first built in 1881, and the current structure in 1918. It thrived during the area’s

ROYAL HOTEL SUNBURY INVESTMENT WITH 51-YEAR LEASE TO ALH

Posted on October 9th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The freehold interest of the Royal Hotel in Sunbury has come to market, with a coveted lease to Australia’s biggest publican, ALH, and land bank just forty kilometres from the CBD. The Royal Hotel is triple-net leased to Australian Leisure