NEWCOMERS DIVE IN WITH BIG PLANS FOR WESTMINSTER
Regional landmark the Westminster Hotel of Temora is entering a new era at the hands of ambitious newcomers, transforming a tired operation into a family-friendly destination pub. The proud new owners are Jamie and Sally Keith, who bought the freehold
ELEPHANT BRIDGE CROSSES INTO NEW MANN HANDS
One of Victoria’s oldest inns, the stately Elephant Bridge Hotel, has sold to a prominent farming family, who bring plans to reinvigorate the recently restored pub into the community. This historic two-storey bluestone establishment is described as “one of regional
DUCK INN BACK IN OPEN WATERS
The Sydney city-fringe Duck inn of Chippendale is for sale as a blank canvas, with gastro reputation, in an area renowned for dining options. An attractive wedge-shaped two storey building on a 392sqm corner of Rose Street and Cleveland Lane,
OUTCRY OVER POSSIBLE CLOSURE OF FOR SALE JOHN CURTIN HOTEL
The sale of the historic John Curtin Hotel in Carlton has triggered an uproar, as fear of a developer purchase and its closure have prompted pushback by the public and trade unions desperate to save it. Built in the 1870s,
FREE RSA COURSES TO HELP SKILLS SHORTAGE
The New South Wales government is offering 5,000 free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses, in recognition of the demand for labour in the hospitality industry. An announcement by Service NSW notes that there are “currently lots of jobs available
JACK DUGGAN UP FOR GRABS
The rambunctious Jack Duggan’s Irish Pub is on the market, offering a prime opportunity in Australia’s oldest inland city. A pub has been trading at the site, in the Central Bathurst CBD, since 1849, originally named the Daniel O'Connell Inn.
WHAT WORKERS WANT IN 2022
A major survey of hospitality workers in Australia has found some striking results, highlighted by more than half unsure about their employment in the coming year. The Feel Good Index and Salary Guide - 2021, conducted by Frontline Recruitment, included
VALE ROCK PUBLICAN IAN JONES
The Jones family and Oxford Hotel of Rockhampton have announced the passing of beloved father and industry stalwart, Ian Jones. The long-time publican passed away last week, aged 68, following a two-year hard fought battle with cancer. “It’s obviously a
REGIONAL CENTRES ON FIRE AS HOT MARKET EYES THE BUSH
Investors and hoteliers are pushing top-dollar prices for strong assets in regional hot-spots, as hungry capital eyes the booming Australian hotel market. The freehold has been sold of the Grand Hotel in Armidale – a major locality in the New
SEQ ADVANCETOWN MARCHES TO MARKET
The sprawling Advancetown Hotel Motel has come to market in sought after south-east Queensland, set to tempt operators large and small. Situated in the hinterland of the city of the Gold Coast, the Hotel sits on approximately 7.186-Ha (71,860sqm) comprised