LUNATIC HOTEL PASSES THROUGH NRL PLAYER TO NEW LEASE ON LIFE
The crazy tale of husband and wife hoteliers badgered out of business has ended with “new blood” courtesy of a helping hand from karma and some NRL players. [caption id="attachment_2714" align="alignright" width="306"] Bob and Desley Kane[/caption] After more than a
TABCORP DOWN AND UP AMID CHANGING TIMES
Tabcorp continues to morph to meet the changing market, announcing a new partnership and profit results in transformation. The ASX-listed Australian gaming giant released its half-yearly results yesterday, which spoke mostly of profits down due to capex and restructure in
SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY
The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls for a national solution to stop the bleeding. Statistics on pedestrian numbers and surveys were
FEROS GROUP CHEF SET TO REPRESENT OZ IN U.S. BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the
HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS
On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the
BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON
Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us,
MARKET SEES MELBA’S ON THE MARK
A Sydney publican is divesting his booming Surfer’s Paradise pub, as Queensland hotel assets greet a thirsty 2016 market. George Fleming has owned Melba’s on the Park for a number of years, and following its massive reinvigoration has determined to
LION BREWING UP NEXT CONSUMER FAVOURITES
Lion continues to drive opportunity in consumer insights, releasing new products and styles that tap the minds of Aussie beer drinkers. Last October Lion’s segment-leading James Squire brand launched its new Summer Ale – The Swindler – in venues nationally.
$500m NEW PUB FUND KICKS OFF WITH VAUXHALL
A group of investors including publican Andrew Lazarus and entrepreneur Stuart King have launched a new $500 million pub fund. News has emerged that the unlisted Bondi Asset Management (BAM) has begun its portfolio acquisition with Lazarus’ Vauxhall Inn, in
IRIS GROUP’S LANDMARK BONDI HOTEL SET FOR $17m MAKEOVER
One of the country’s busiest pub groups has revealed plans for a massive redevelopment of its “County Bondi” landmark. The Cock n Bull – aka the Grand Hotel – could see a medium-rise development in Iris’ trademark style, with retail,