CROWD RISING TO SAVE THE MUSIC
Fearing its closure and redevelopment, devotees have launched a crowdfunding campaign to enable purchase of Collingwood’s prized and for sale Tote Hotel. Since the 1980s The Tote has been one of Melbourne’s best-known live music venues, but after more than
IRVIN’S YOUNG AUSSIE SETS OFF
Interstate hotelier Joe Irvin is divesting his under management Young Aussie Hotel in booming Gladstone, after nearly two decades. The single storey Aussie is strategically positioned on an expansive 4,776sqm corner of Perry Street, with three street frontages, in the
HOTEL BARGO SELLING ON SYDNEY FRINGE
The keepers of Hotel Bargo, south-west of Sydney, are offering a new lease in the classic country roadhouse, as the region continues to grow. The pub comprises a functional public bar, modern kitchen and quality bistro, gaming room with 26
COUNTDOWN TO EXPO 2023
The annual Australasian Hospitality and Gaming (AHG) Expo will return in two weeks, promising exciting changes and more innovation for industry. The 2022 Expo saw hundreds of exhibitors return to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for the latest innovation,
KELLY’S CRITERION BEGINS NEW CHAPTER
Country celebutante Ned Kelly has exited the Weston local Criterion Hotel, handing the reins to coastal publican Adam Drabarek. Rodney ‘Ned’ Kelly bought the re-stapled Hotel with first-timer partner Corey Dunn in late 2020 from Peter Calligeros. Negotiating several crazy
DIXON REVEALED AS THE VIC
Michael Dixon’s Athena Hospitality has announced it is the name taking over from ALH at Brisbane’s triumphant Victory Hotel. Built in 1855, the pub was originally named the Prince of Wales. It is renowned as an example of 19th century
BENDIGO BOOM BRINGS METRO OPPORTUNITY
One of Bendigo’s long-standing locals, the Metropolitan Hotel, is being offered for the first time in over 20 years amid strong activity in the region. Affectionately known as ‘The Metro’, it has been a rock of Bendigo for more than
TOWNSVILLE TROPHY GOES TO TRIO
Jewel of south Townsville the Oonoonba Hotel has sold to a partnership including an interstate hotelier and two newcomers to pub ownership. The suburban stalwart was established in 1963, on a big 3,739sqm corner block with double street frontage, close
HEATHCOTE HOTEL SET TO FADE
South-west Sydney watering hole the Heathcote Hotel looks destined to close as a lease approaches expiry and its rich-lister owners look to sell off the freehold. The freehold going concern was brought to market mid-2022 alongside the Engadine Tavern by
FLOODED PRETORIA BACK AFLOAT
The Hurley Group’s riverside Pretoria Hotel has reopened today after months of work to restore the property following the Christmas floods. Heavy rains brought floodwaters to the town of Mannum in late December last year, forcing the evacuation of residents.