Surry Hills pubs becoming more Brewnique
The owners of Surry Hills craft beer pubs the Keg & Brew and the Dove & Olive are ramping up their activity in the second annual Craft Beer Rising with a special collaboration they’re calling Brewnique. The one-off event will
North Melbourne hotel hits market amid investor commotion
The freehold of North Melbourne’s Castle Hotel has hit the market, as the owners determines the market is right for a sale. Marketed through CBRE’s senior director of pubs Scott Callow, the hotel is being sold with a tenant and
ALH’s 1968-built Burvale Hotel in heritage brouhaha
An ALH pub in outer Melbourne has become embroiled in a heritage debate that would appear to contradict the buildings own origins. Built less than 50 years ago in 1968, the Burvale Hotel/Motel is a largely unaltered example of work
Newport Arms hits market as Bayfields sell family jewels
After more than a year of speculation, the Bayfield family has officially announced the sale of its iconic Newport Arms Hotel. [caption id="attachment_604" align="alignright" width="332"] Newport Hotel, 1925. Image courtesy NSW State Library[/caption] Having owned the 1880 landmark since 1991,
Manly’s The Steyne gets Phat to attract more families
Manly landmark the Hotel Steyne has taken food to the street, opening the family-friendly Harry Phat’s restaurant over the weekend. Occupying the bespoke second-floor space formerly inhabited by Manly Phoenix Yum-Cha, the new Asian street food-styled venue is part of
West Australia calls for licensing reforms as Police accused of poor targeting
[caption id="attachment_597" align="alignright" width="160"] Mark McGowan MP[/caption] West Australian Opposition leader Mark McGowan has come out in support of licensing reform, amid claims WA Police and Health departments are quashing industry. A news conference in late January fronted by McGowan
Check out the check-in
By Grant Shepherd When thinking about social media for a small business, it’s easy to get intimidated by the incredible number of options available. Many businesses also feel they just don’t have the time to maintain their social media sites
Supreme Court rules against drunk’s lawsuit with pub
A drunk man that was forcibly removed from a pub has failed in his attempt to blame security guards for the incident that left him with a broken leg. Fitter Jason Carlyon gave evidence to Queensland’s Supreme Court that he
Will licensing and common sense ever be friends?
The West Australian opposition has come out in support of “common sense” in determining licensing issues, as authorities continue a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ approach. As international demand for Australian mining products slows, so too has the excitement over the
Sky Racing inks deal with global broadcaster to export Australian racing
Sky Racing announced on Monday its new deal with global content provider At The Races that will bolster and promote the Australian racing industry. Tabcorp’s Sky Racing has inked the deal with At The Races (ATR) to provide live streaming