RATCHET TAX INCREASE ON BEER HITS 30-YEAR HIGH
Australia’s ratcheting tax on draught beer has risen again, this time representing the biggest increase in more than three decades, prompting further debate amid economic constraints. The world has been experiencing uncomfortably high inflation post-pandemic, largely as a result of
BREAKING: AVC BUYS SAND HILL ROAD COLLECTION – AGAIN
More than two years after the pandemic halted everything in pubs, Australian Venue Co has again entered an acquisition agreement to purchase the urbane Melbourne collection of Sand Hill Road. In a rehash of the deal that almost transpired in
THOMAS’ LIST THE LEGEND – THE OAKS
The iconic The Oaks of Neutral Bay has been put to market by the Thomas family, with expectations the internationally renowned pub could set a new high water mark in booming pub real estate. Sale of the freehold operation represents
MOVIE STAR WALKABOUT CREEK HOTEL FOR SALE
Outback legend and preferred public house of Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee, the Walkabout Creek Hotel, is being offered to the next owners wild at heart enough to buy it. The original Walkabout pub was established in 1892, in the red earth
AGE SEMINAR LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA), organisers of the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) have released details on the two days of seminars set to take place at the big show. The AGE will be open to hospitality professionals Tuesday, 9 August
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Next week, our industry will again converge on the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney for the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE). It is a must-attend event for the gaming and hospitality industry. Now in its 31st year, the world's best gaming
PORTER TEMPTS SYDNEY PUBLICAN TO MOSS VALE
Southern Highlands identity Tom Porter has been sold his Moss Vale Hotel to a Sydney-based hotelier looking to relocate his family to the region. After three and a half decades on the job, Porter listed the pub last month, citing
COOMERA LODGE REOPENS AFTER MAJOR MAKEOVER
One of the oldest pubs on the Gold Coast has been reopened after a $3 million modern makeover. Established in 1885, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a an historic part of Upper Coomera, and now fully re-open to guests following
WOODSIDE COMMUNITY CLAWS BACK ITS LANGUISHING LOCAL
A Victorian community has banded together to restore, reopen and revive their beloved local the Woodside Beach Hotel after it was shuttered and forgotten by all but those who missed it. Woodside Beach is a Victorian town around 230 kilometres
ROBERTSONS LIST HIGHLAND BEAUTY
The bonny Scottish Arms Hotel of East Bowral has been listed for sale by its only ever owners, amid ongoing demand and limited supply for Sydney fringe pub assets. The Robertson family acquired the site in late 1999 and oversaw