4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (754+ words) The Schrinner Council is introducing practical planning changes aimed at unlocking more suburban pub stays in Brisbane, giving publicans a clearer route to adding short-stay accommodation. The changes, to be delivered through a Temporary Local Planning Instrument, are designed to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (470+ words) The Camelia Grove Hotel, Alexandria. Image: Facebook. Millinium Capital’s Tom Wallace has spent the last year acquiring ex-Public Hospitality venues across Sydney, adding four more to his Harbour Hospitality & Lifestyle portfolio. Harbour Hospitality & Lifestyle has begun a new phase of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (510+ words) Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) has named Peter Bourne, widely known as The Wine Man, as the 2026 NSW Legend of the Vine, recognising his five decades of contribution to Australian wine. Bourne received the honour at the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (489+ words) Image supplied: MQ & Associates. New South Wales publican and Flower Hotels’ managing director Alistair Flower has acquired the Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn, consolidating its operations with the adjoining Settlers Inn. Highlighting growing appetite among publicans for quality accommodation assets, Flower’s…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (397+ words) Clock Hotel, Surry Hills. Image supplied: JLL. Australian Venue Co. (AVC) has exchanged contracts to acquire The Clock Hotel in Surry Hills and The Bank Hotel in Newtown in partnership with a private freehold property investor. The sale of the…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (360+ words) Image credit: Deb Jackson. Independent Liquor Retailers CEO Anthony Abdallah has opened the 2026 ILR Conference in Adelaide with a focus on collective strength, stronger partnerships and creating greater commercial opportunities across the network. Welcoming members, suppliers and industry partners to…...