CCA’S NEW RTD ABSOLUT WITH SPRITE

This month Coca-Cola Australia continues its drive into the ready‑to‑drink format with launch of Absolut Vodka Mixed With Sprite. The latest addition to the company’s Alcohol Ready‑To‑Drink (ARTD) portfolio combines Absolut Vodka – Australia’s #1 premium vodka (IWSR Data), with Sprite – the #1 lemon-lime

INVESTOR PUTS UP THE TAMWORTH

The pride of Australia’s country music capital, the Tamworth Hotel, has been sent to market by a Sydney-based property investor. Built in 1936 directly opposite Tamworth Train Station, the attractive two-storey Art Deco pub keeps a loyal following, striving to

POLICE PROBE COMMERCIAL JUNEE FRAUDSTERS

Residents of the Riverina town of Junee have been stunned as events at their local watering hole are investigated for systemic fraud said to involve significant sums of money. Junee is home to around 5k people, found roughly 400 kilometres

AUSTRALIAN HOTEL ON OFFER ON MID NORTH COAST

The Australian Hotel – the only pub in the picturesque NSW mid-north coast town of Wingham – is being sold by long-time owners Tim and Tammy Smith as they look to the north. Wingham is a town of around 5,300

NEW BUILDING CODE RULES FOR HOTELS

The National Construction Code 2025 has set out the next major update to Australia’s building regulations, with significant new rules for commercial properties. Developed by the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), the latest National Construction Code (NCC) was published 1

MY LOCAL FOODIE BEEFING UP FOODSERVICE

Commercial kitchen services provider My Local Foodie is helping venues become more efficient and profitable through its bespoke, structured approach to operational efficiency. Bringing decades of passion and expertise, My Local Foodie (MLF) are “chefs helping chefs” courtesy of a

SOLOTEL’S REGENT AND DEVELOPMENT SALE

Combined interests are offering up Solotel’s Kingsford landmark the Regent Hotel and surrounding property, representing a freehold operation and accompanying major development opportunity. The sale is led by offer of the family-run group’s multifaceted Regent Hotel, providing a lively sports

IRIS PROPOSES ST IVES REDEVELOPMENT AND TAVERN

Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital is looking to redevelop the tired St Ives shopping centre and add a new Tavern, but locals and politicians are fighting the plans on social media and in parliament. Iris is close to settling on a

HARVEST PUT UP TAMWORTH’S HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

Harvest Hospitality continues its portfolio management with the listing of its OG, the historic Courthouse Hotel in Tamworth. The Courthouse is a stately two-storey brick structure featuring an ornate Georgian iron lacework balcony across the upper level. Built 1876 it

RINGWOOD BLANK CANVAS ON THE BLOCK

A vacant multi-level hospitality venue is being offered by receivers in Ringwood, with ‘blank canvas’ potential in one of the city’s growth corridors. The site of 123–127 Maroondah Highway in Ringwood is a distinctive, purpose-built three-storey structure on 634sqm. It