Category: Hospitality Industry

Mitchell Waugh’s PHMG has executed a major transformation on its upmarket Humphrey’s Hotel, doubling its bar capacity and creating a distinct destination for sports fans. The elegant pub opened late 2023, occupying a full floor of the new One Hurstville Plaza, in the heart of Hurstville, aiming to “redefine the concept of the local”. Until…

Townsville’s historic Oonoonba Hotel Motel is getting a glow-up, including a name change back to its original moniker. The 123-year-old pub was known as The Fairfield for its first sixty years and is returning to this name as the pub is returned to its former glory. New owners PMJ Operations, comprised of Brisbane-based commercial agent…

The geographical heart of New South Wales is in new hands as owner-operator Tom Cutcliffe passes the Tottenham Hotel to investors. Built in 1931, the classic two-storey red brick pub features ornate parapets and a full wrap-around veranda, covering a sizeable portion of its prominent 2,023sqm corner block. It lays claim to being the only…

Cronulla welcomes a dynamic new hospitality addition with the arrival of the Feros Group’s Parc Pavilion, bringing four new and unique venues under one roof. The multi-venue precinct, with capacity for up to 850 people, is set to undergo a staged opening, beginning this month. “Cronulla has been waiting for a venue like Parc!” exclaims…

The family-owned Fahey Hotel Group has led the Gravanis brothers into South Australia, selling Oscars Group a portfolio of three thriving hotels. Already counting hospitality properties of all sizes and shapes, including Sydney entertainment landmark Luna Park, acquired late 2024, Bill Gravanis says they “are thrilled” to be entering the South Australian market. “We were…

On the heels of a decisive election win, the Federal Government looks to continue its mandate to address the cost of living through the banning of debit card surcharges, from January. Under the current system businesses can pass on payment fees to customers, although no more than they pay to the provider. The law came…

Iris has secured hard-won approval to continue its advancement of Manly’s iconic Steyne Hotel, after the courts ruled on extensive measures to dispel neighbour disputes.   After approvals, rulings, appeals and further adjudication, the NSW Land and Environment Court has determined the pub developer can proceed with plans for the destination beachside pub, updating its…

For more than a decade Victorian venues with poker machines have been required to ensure that while machines are in operation at least one Gaming Industry Employee (GIE) is on site. This is in addition to the position of Responsible Gambling Officer (RGO), who is required to be within the poker machine area while it…

Committed Queenslanders the Ghanem Group are beefing up Boonah with a major restoration of the historic Commercial Hotel and the addition of beer-based attractions for the tourist region. Established in 1905, the iconic Queenslander pub is open again, having undergone a “gentle facelift” throughout, bringing tweaks to the bistro, accessibility, furniture, lighting, and upgrades to…

Inner west sweetheart the Kurrajong Hotel of Erskineville is being sold, after repossession and a bare-bones renovation, for an ‘all-new’ offering on Sydney’s fringe. Built in the 1930s, the big, three-storey corner pub is an Art Deco classic, featuring ornate parapets and a curvaceous brick frontage, skirted by burnt yellow tiles at street level. Its…