BELMORE AND UNANDERRA JOIN BIG HOTEL AUCTION DAY

In a stock-starved market where strong regional pubs are becoming the ‘new black’ – two more Sydney-satellite freeholds will soon test the waters at a group auction. Murphy Hotels is putting up the large-format Belmore Hotel, dominating Maitland’s main street.

HISTORIC MIRANI HOTEL LISTED BY VETERAN FAMILY

After 75 years in the family, Scott and Casey Cronin will soon bid a reluctant farewell to their historic Mirani Hotel. Mirani is a town in the heart of sugarcane country, a transport hub mid-way on the Mackay to Eungella

AGE2017 AT ICC SET TO STUN

Registration is now open for the largest gaming Expo in Australasia – as the AGE makes a triumphant return to Darling Harbour in August, at the amazing new ICC Convention and Exhibition complex. After three years at the temporary facility

DIXON GROUP COURTS PRIVATE EQUITY AS KKR LOOMS

After shelving its mooted IPO, Dixon Hospitality Group is rumoured to be in talks with private equity buyers – including KKR – the company that sank Keystone. Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has hinted at plans for an Initial Public Offering

THE ELI AND THE BLOCK TO TEMPT TASSY SPIRIT

High-profile pub ‘The Eli’ plus land package have come to market as the Apple Isle strides into its tourism boon and its builder owner needs a break. The large-format Elimatta Hotel sits on the banks of the Mersey River, adjacent

LION LONG-TIMER BUYS INTO GAME AT ROYAL HOTEL

After decades selling drinks to them, former Lion director Frank Arangio has slipped onto the other side of the bar, buying Wyong’s Royal Hotel for nearly $7 million. Continuing the flow of sales of NSW coastal hotels, Arangio bought the

PLATINUM GROUP UNVEIL FULL GOLD AT THE MONTY

Platinum Group has gone the full Monty – unveiling its ‘approachable yet refined’ new pub, the Montague Hotel, in Brisbane’s West End. Emerging from a doldrums office building on the corner of Montague Rd and Kurilpa St in the south

ST HOTEL ST KILDA SINKS INTO LIQUIDATION

The star-studded St Hotel St Kilda has slipped into liquidation, said to be owing $1.7m to creditors. Landlord to the pub business, Chris Maiotis, who is also a director of the failed entity, reportedly took possession due to unpaid rent,