DORE OPENS RECLAIMED ENMORE HOTEL

Following a punctuated revival renovation, Ged Dore has lifted the lid on the re-monikered Enmore Hotel in Sydney’s vibrant inner west.

MATHIESON PREDICTS LONG RECOVERY AS ALH STRUGGLES

Pub chieftain Bruce Mathieson predicts a long and bumpy recovery from COVID-19, as Australia’s biggest publican is further hammered by restrictions and shutdowns.

INDUSTRY REELS AS RESTRICTIONS ROLL ON

The hotel industry has reacted swiftly to yesterday’s announcement that Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions have been extended in a plan scheduled until the end of the year, as test results put some question on the cost versus benefit.

NSW GOVT PROPOSES NEW GAMING REG’S

NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello has announced draft legislative changes and news government is seeking community consultation on new measures to reduce problem gambling.

FLOWER HOTELS GROW INTO BEECHWOOD

Prominent publican Alistair Flower and his partners have further added to their portfolio in the Hastings LGA with the purchase of the Beechwood Hotel.

DE ANGELIS SELLS OUT OF BLIGH PARK

The De Angelis family has completed sale of its Bligh Park Tavern to another prominent hotel dynasty.

RISING NEWCOMER CATCHES MARVAN’S EVENING STAR

The ready to shine Evening Star Hotel in Surry Hills has been sold for $12 million by Marvan Hotels to up-and-coming hotelier Barham Hamarashid, who is looking to capitalise on the precinct’s resurgence.

HARVEST REAP BENEFITS IN COURTHOUSE

Harvest Hotels has today reopened one of Tamworth’s oldest and most beloved pubs, the Courthouse Hotel, following an extensive renovation and reinvention.

VICTORIA SEEKS CLEMENCY AS AVC GOES OUTDOORS

Pubs in Victoria are calling on the Andrews’ Government to speed up timeframes for easing of restrictions in light of the sharp reduction in COVID cases, as many operators prepare for innovation and a “summer like no other”.

UNITY HALL SHUT DOWN OVER COVID BREACHES

Liquor & Gaming has forced the seven-day closure of Balmain’s Unity Hall Hotel following repeated breaches of the Public Health Order.