HURLEYS HEAD TO COURT OVER LIVE MUSIC
The Hurley Group is appealing a Council decision to block amendments to the Kensington Hotel that would allow more live music and outdoor dining past 8pm on a Sunday. A successful DA on the Kensington Hotel back in 1999 brought
PORT MELBOURNE’S MARDO’S HOTEL SOLD TO HACKS
The magnificent Mardo’s Hotel has been sold to an up-and-coming craft beer operation, with plans for space for hacks and some onsite-brewing. After coming to market earlier this year, the 1860-built Mardo’s in Port Melbourne saw a lengthy sales process
GOLD COAST PUB & BOTTLE SHOPS ON OFFER
The Gold Coast’s Currumbin Creek Tavern has come to market, with a big footprint and four associated bottle shops. The Currumbin pub was purpose-built by owner and vendor Tony Condon on a 1,610sqm block off the Gold Coast Highway, minutes
MOXHAMS LIST ROYAL MUSWELLBROOK
The Moxham’s have listed their underperforming Royal Hotel in the heart of Muswellbrook, as the asset needs some TLC and they look to wind down for a while with the kids. Located around 120 kilometres north-west of Newcastle, 240 north
HUGE SA HOSPITALITY TRADE EVENT SET TO ‘INVIGORATE’
Next week will see the South Australia Hospitality Industry Forum and Exhibition, renamed Invigorate, taking place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The expansive trade-only event is produced by the AHA|SA, with support from Clubs
FEDERAL COURT LOCKS IN CHANGES TO PENALTY RATES
UPDATE: The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Fair Work Commission in regard to the recent changes to penalty rates, and rejected union appeals. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announcement in February determined changes to be introduced over
MERIVALE TAKES ON VIC ON THE PARK
Merivale has furthered its inner-west presence with the $22+ million purchase of APF’s Vic on the Park in Marrickville. John Singleton, Geoff Dixon and Mark Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund (APF), backer to Riversdale, has been selling down its high-value portfolio,
BONDI’S ROYAL HOTEL SEEKS NEW OWNER AFTER 40 YEARS
After “years of unsolicited approaches” Geoff Moulding is selling his big-potential Royal Hotel, overlooking Bondi Beach. The Royal is a Bondi Road staple, with a long history in local folklore and ownership. In 1907 the founding meeting of the historic
PUB EMPLOYEE JAILED FOR BETTING SPREE AND $50k DEBT
A pub employee has been jailed for racking up almost $50,000 in debt on the hotel’s account, in a flurry of betting that “spiralled out of control”. The Geelong Advertiser reports the case of 28-year-old Jonathan Bush, appearing before Geelong
MARLOW GROUP STEER CROSSROADS HOTEL NEW DIRECTION
The Marlow family has unveiled its big renovation of the landmark Crossroads Hotel, marking a new direction for the Casula pub. The Marlow Hotel Management Group (MHMG) has 11 venues across NSW and Queensland, including the large-format Crossroads Hotel in