Address 1 Ocean Beach Road Sorrento, CIV 3943 See the map Opening hours Lunch Wed-Sun; dinner thu-sat Features Accepts reservations, Tasting, License Payments eftpos, Visa, Mastercard One of my fondest childhood memories is of a meal at the Ozone Hotel in Queenscliff. It was during a rare family vacation, and my mother insisted that...
Read MoreThe Queens Road site (marked) has been offered a permit ready for a 15 storey residential complex. One of two undeveloped sites on Queens Road – dubbed by agents the street’s ‘missing teeth’ – has been sold for C$30million to Mirvac, which is planning luxury apartments. The proposed building will contain 110 dwellings. The...
Read MoreSavills’ Nick Lower and Rob Williamson alongside CBRE Hotels’ Michael Simpson and Tom Gibson are handling the sales campaign. Mr Lower said Sofitel was already outperforming and providing an additional operational advantage, with no competing stock being developed in the CBD in the near term. “Seeing that South Australia continues to improve as a...
Read MoreI’ve seen Melbourne and its skyline from just about every good vantage point (and more than a few terrible angles). But the city has never seemed so beautiful to me as from my room at the Sofitel. Sitting in my chair, staring out the windows, I couldn’t help but gaze at the Yarra –...
Read More“I’m passionate about lighting because it’s the only type of object that has two modes of existence – when it’s off it’s an object, when it’s on it comes to life.” The perfect description, by the artist himself, of Ilan El’s new exhibition currently on view at Linden New Art in St Kilda. Featuring...
Read MoreShare Tweeter Share Share E-mail Photo credit: Hotel Warradale This Wednesday Adelaide Pubs will be collaborating with the Sammy D Foundation to host its annual event Schnitty for Sam Day. Five dollars from every schnitzel sold at participating AHA hotels will be donated to the Sammy D Foundation to help with the continued education...
Read MoreIHG Hotels and Resorts has opened the third property under its growing Voco brand in Australia. The 252-room Voco Melbourne Central is located in the city’s 380 Melbourne Tower on Lonsdale Street, and is also the first newly built Voco hotel in the country. Features include the Blacksmith Brasserie and Bar with an open...
Read MoreEleven support workers – who help with issues with Centrelink, landlords, finding new accommodation or other services – have been temporarily funded by the Victorian Government during the pandemic. The council estimates that keeping them permanently – and doubling the investment to 22 workers – could help another 40,500 people at risk of homelessness...
Read MoreTickets or reservations are not necessary for those wishing to commemorate the event at the shrine reserve. The service can also be watched from the comfort of your own home via live streams on the Shrine of Remembrance. website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. The Anzac Day march in Melbourne in 2021.Credit:Chris Hopkins Older...
Read MoreHotels go above and beyond to make guests feel at home – offering little perks like free toiletries, slippers, bathrobes, and fluffy towels. But while there’s a clearly drawn line between what you can and can’t take home, staff at the four-star Prince Hotel in St Kilda, Melbourne, turn a blind eye to ‘stealing’...
Read MoreThe new owner, Mr McCourt, owns the Concourse Bar in Sydney, as well as the Terminus Hotel in Marulan and the Henry Rous Hotel in Lismore. Last year he sold the Royal Hotel in Tumut in the NSW Riverina to publican Tim Fallon for around $5million. “High performing regional hotels easily accessible from Sydney...
Read MoreThe Espy already delivers nearly constant good vibes, with flowing booze, beach views, and multiple restaurants spread across five levels of enjoyment. But if that wasn’t enough for you, its host of exclusive Wednesday deals will be. Think back to last Wednesday night. Did you eat something ordinary out of the back of your...
Read MoreTechnē Architecture + Interior Design contributed to the sustained growth of its operations with the promotion of three employees to management positions. The design studio has promoted Sebnem MacDonald (pictured left) to associate, while Gabriella Gulacsi (pictured center) and Sam Sempill (pictured right) both move up to associate director. The evolution of Technē’s management...
Read MoreNaturally, as the “cultural capital” of Australia, the city of Melbourne is rich with a variety of dynamic sites and unforgettable musical, culinary and generally “cultural” experiences. While many of the city’s most signature delicacies can be enjoyed around the clock, there’s no denying that the city really comes alive once the sunsets have...
Read MoreWe were several days into a road trip in Scotland, on a deserted road not far from Pitlochry, when we found ourselves driving nonchalantly on the wrong side of the road. Until that morning we had handled driving on the left side of the road very well, but that day, after a full Scottish...
Read MoreWealthy Robert Magid has pocketed $50million after another local developer cleared the negotiating table with his bid to acquire one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings. Time & Place has secured the 59-room Lindrum Hotel at 26-30 Flinders Street with planning permission in place for a 30-storey mixed-use hotel and residential project. The building became...
Read MoreIt would be difficult to identify a gift greater than that of an intergenerational passion. Years of innovation and dedication to hospitality have been passed down to Matt Nikakis as a family heirloom and after two successful hotels he has a new challenge in sight. ‘Trinity’, located in Melbourne’s seaside suburb of St Kilda,...
Read MoreBy Sophie Berrill A new bar in Flinders Lane’s Tavistock House is steeped in Melbourne’s history, from its location in one of Victoria’s oldest hotels to its namesake: the now demolished Yarra Falls. Its Irish owner, Brendan Keown, came to Melbourne three years ago via London and Sydney and probably did more research on...
Read MoreThe plans have won backing from the local Mornington Shire Council, which plans to grant a permit for the project. However, some local residents have objected – fearing loud parties – meaning the consortium will have to argue their case in a Victoria planning court in the coming weeks. The 34-bed, nearly 3,000 square...
Read MoreMarriott International announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sunnyland Investment Group to bring the first Marriott Executive Apartments to Australia. Located on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, the planned 180-suite hotel will be part of a mixed-use development comprising around 244 fully residential apartments with high-end amenities and services. Construction on the...
Read MoreIts goal is to “transform underutilized assets in unique neighborhoods into vibrant, bespoke living and lodging experiences.” The Lady Hampshire, which stands on a 523 square meter plot at 91 Parramatta Road, is closed during renovations by PHG. The hotel has a 24-hour operating license, nine slot machines, 12 rooms and a public bar....
Read MoreSydney: City Tattersall Club The $760 million development at 198 Pitt Street was approved in November 2021 following three separate bids over the past five years to redevelop the historic site. Melbourne-based developer ICD Property is spearheading the project and has recruited Singapore’s first group of sponsors as development partners, bringing with it construction...
Read MoreThe London Hotel was returned as part of a 1941 renovation. Developer Gary Busuttil is selling a three-level retail asset built on the site of the London Hotel, which was demolished in 2017. Expected to trade for more than $9 million, the Ewart Leaf-designed building, offered with the former pub’s 3 a.m. liquor license,...
Read MoreA new local bar breathes new life into the historic old Trinity Hall on the corner of Brighton Road and Chapel Street in St Kilda. Its opening is scheduled for early April. Originally Holy Trinity Church Hall, established in 1925, the building has long been a gathering place for the local community. Today, owner...
Read MoreSingapore’s Well Smart Investment Holdings has listed Australia’s first dual-branded high-rise hotel to free up cash for development projects in airlie Beach and Queenstown. The 35 floors Novotel and ibis Melbourne Central Tower has 472 rooms, 259 in the lower level ibis section and 213 rooms in the Novotel. The tower includes two restaurants,...
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Read MoreSt Kilda Football Club launched a groundbreaking scheme on Tuesday, unveiling the first stage of the Danny Frawley Wellness Centre, in honor of the great club. Former Triple M expert commentator, the late Danny ‘Spud’ Frawley tragically passed away in 2019 after enduring a battle with mental health. The Saints seek to support the...
Read MorePlanning a sneaky weekend in Melbourne? World-class restaurants, independent retailers and Australia’s trendiest suburbs, there’s plenty to love. This article is brought to you by Jack Daniel’s – Make It Count. Planning a sneaky weekend in Melbourne? Home to world-class restaurants, independent retailers and some of Australia’s trendiest suburbs, there’s plenty to occupy your...
Read MoreThat lackluster outlook was reflected in Event’s second-half forecast that its hotel business would perform “relatively in line” with the first half, after its cinema business drove a $95 million rise. dollars of its earnings during the December half. Earnings from Event’s portfolio of QT, Rydges and Atura hotels – one of the largest...
Read MoreAustralia’s second Four Seasons hotel is on the way and will be part of a new “mini-metropolis” soon to be built in Melbourne. The Four Seasons Hotel Melbourne will comprise 210 rooms, accessible after check-in in a Sky Lobby on the 63rd floor where panoramic views will serve as a spectacular backdrop. From the...
Read MoreThe Commonwealth Games are set to return to Victoria, exactly 20 years after hosting the federation event. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed dialogue has begun with the Commonwealth Games Federation as confirmation looms. It comes after South Africa withdrew its bid to host the 2022 Games last year, citing ongoing pandemic unrest and...
Read MoreIt is fair to say that Zagame Downtowner, a simple, somewhat seedy hotel on the outskirts of town that’s been hanging out on the corner of Lygon and Queensberry streets since 2003, has had quite a shine. Opened in May 2019 after an $18 million renovation, Zagame’s House is a swanky addition to Melbourne’s...
Read MoreNo double vaccination certificate and negative RAT? Forbidden entry. Earlier on Saturday, the service at St Kilda Shule was presided over by a respected rabbi Yaakov Glasman. Hebrew Congregation of Melbourne, this could have been yours! Leon’s father, the king of packaging Visy Antoine Pratt, and mother, Claudine Revere(as well as sister Lily) created...
Read MoreActor Barry Humphries sitting with Sky News’ Sharri Markson. The Fourth Estate was also represented by The Australian Financial Reviewit is Joe Aston as good as Damon Kitney and John Stensholt from The Australian. I can’t wait to read about it, guys! A performance of Guy Sebastian was the star attraction of the marquee....
Read MoreMale players and staff at clubs in WA, Queensland and South Australia have until February 18 to receive a second dose of vaccinations while all players and staff based in Victoria and NSW working at clubs have received two injections. Only West Coast’s Jack Darling and North Melbourne’s Jed Anderson remain on their club’s...
Read MoreFremantle and the West Coast are still set to host home games in Perth this weekend despite the AFL waiting to confirm a refreshed Round 5 fixture. The Dockers returned to WA on Sunday while the Eagles left Victoria on Tuesday night following their first win of the season against St Kilda with both...
Read MoreSt Kilda have confirmed rookie Oscar Adams was involved in a car crash yesterday morning. The Saints said Adams escaped injury and is now back home with his family. The circumstances of the accident are unclear at this stage, but the club are “gathering further information”. LIVE UPDATES: Athletes rant against ‘unreasonable’ hotels READ...
Read MoreBringing in $436,363 per year on a five-year lease to 2026, the hotel sold at a very tight return of just 2.9%. Barana Group, a commercial, residential, commercial and hotel asset syndicator, developer and manager led by Mr. Shand, did not respond to a request for comment. Barana’s projects include the St Moritz apartments...
Read MoreYour next local schooner might cost a little more than usual, as a sudden beer tax increase is happening nationwide. Just as petrol prices rise, bar owners will also face 1% beer inflation as Australians return to their favorite watering hole. From February 1, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will increase the rate of...
Read MoreMay 24 2016, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews stood in front of state parliament to issue a historic apology for a law that made same-sex acts punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 15 years until 1980. He noted, “It is the primary responsibility of a government to keep people safe. But the government failed...
Read MoreThe US-based hospitality giant is part of several accommodation brands including QT, Sheraton and Travelodge, with a particular focus on Parramatta as it continues to undergo massive urban transformation. More than $20 billion in public and private investment will be injected into the region’s infrastructure and development over the next five years. Once considered...
Read MoreTwo years ago today Australia joined the COVID club for the first time. We had heard of a strange new virus circulating in a Chinese city – little known outside the country at the time – for a few weeks as it escalated from a cluster of pneumonia-like illnesses to an epidemic. city-wide. Wuhan’s...
Read MoreReading time: 5 minutes Melbourne has an energy that you will feel just by being there. From an ever-changing skyline to great restaurants, a bustling bustling bar scene, street art and vibrant cultural districts, Melbourne is an exciting destination that’s easy to explore on foot or by tram. Here is a guide to what...
Read MoreThe West Coast is pushing to have its sixth-round clash against Collingwood moved to Mineral Resources as compensation for playing five straight games between the states. The Eagles have been the hardest hit by a rewrite of the game and are due to face Gold Coast, Adelaide, St Kilda and Geelong in their spell...
Read MoreHotels haven’t traditionally been synonymous with places to eat in Melbourne, but that could change. Windsor Hotel Group’s Sunda and Aru restaurants have revolutionized contemporary Southeast Asian fine dining, and high-end dessert house Om Nom calls Adelphi home. Joining Om Nom in the ground floor space once occupied by Ezard is Sydney Nomad’s first...
Read MoreAustralians love to punt, especially on Melbourne Cup day on Tuesday, November 7, when the whole nation stops to watch 24 horses race through hell for leather over two miles. Imagine the Grand National, but without the bell towers, and you will understand why the race is so important. This year’s Emirates Melbourne Cup...
Read MoreGood riddance until 2021. May 2022 bring new hope. It was a common sentiment on Friday as people around the world prepared to welcome the New Year. In many places, plans for New Years celebrations have been muted or canceled for the second year in a row due to a wave of coronavirus infections,...
Read MoreAustin-based hospitality gurus The Bunkhouse Group, alongside architectural firm Clayton Korte, have reformed a historic inn in the Texas town of Salado; transform the former Stagecoach Inn into Shady Villa Hotel. Taking its name from the property’s original, the hotel’s latest incarnation is an authentic celebration of Salado’s rich history fused with modern design...
Read MoreThe freehold interest in AVC-operated Belle Village in St Kilda in Melbourne has been bought by famous pub owner Mazen Tabet for $ 31 million. The pub received a $ 15 million renovation and restoration in late 2017 by its 20-year owner-operator and has a net annual income of around $ 1.45 million. Village...
Read MoreAfter a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are making a comeback. While many might be focused on Christmas plans, the end of 2021 is fast approaching and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the CBD and see the light shows. These include paid viewing areas, outdoor...
Read MoreSt Kilda’s past is as colorful as its present. Long considered Melbourne’s seaside playground, it was first known for its elite holiday culture in the mid-19e century, before moving on to its chapter of red light entertainment district in the 1950s and 1960s. The suburb quickly became a haven for artists, musicians, and a...
Read MoreImportant Victorian convoy cases from 2021 • Burger & Ors v Longboat Holdings Group2 Pty Ltd (2021) v ConvR ¶54-952; VSC 469. This decision concerned the right of a purchaser to terminate an off-plan contract under Section 9AC (2) of the Sale of Land Act 1962 due to changes in the plan of...
Read MoreMelbourne-based hotel group Sand Hill Road has owned and operated a dozen different hotels over the years. Four years ago he relaunched St Kilda’s iconic Hotel Esplanade, affectionately known as Espy. The iconic live music venue hosts comedy shows, live music and DJ sets on three stages. According to the group’s co-founder, Andy Mullins,...
Read MoreGoing out of the house for a drink, a meal, a coffee or a night out is not just getting away from home. As the last two years have strengthened, it is also a question of soaking up a magnificent setting. You can sip and snack anywhere, but when you do it in a...
Read MoreUp to 15 Australian hotels have been closed this year due to sellers’ unrealistic price expectations as buyers wait patiently for reasonable offers to be accepted. Two years of a global pandemic – with little sign of it really easing – means picky buyers can spend months haggling over prices while they wait for...
Read MorePlan the most enjoyable stay at this luxury CBD hotel that features a daily chocolate happy hour Australia’s second Mövenpick hotel has landed in Melbourne’s central business district, and it offers many perks that will ensure your stay is filled with delicacies from start to finish. It is conveniently located right across from Southern...
Read MoreEamonn Ansell Kelly menzies The real estate fund makes two appointments to management positions Adelaide real estate investment firm Leyton Funds has recruited long-time CFO from Rivergum Homes Kelly menzies and Mirvac Asset Manager Eamonn Ansell to his team. Ansell – whose career has spanned Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney with LJ Hooker, JLL and...
Read MoreThe frank interest in Village Belle was sold, resulting in an astonishing year of pub transactions across Victoria. The sale, representing a yield of around 4.65%, proves once again the galloping appetite of investors for hotel assets under secure rental. The property has been offered exclusively for sale by Will Connolly, Stuart Taylor, Tom...
Read MoreThey hope to benefit from economies of scale and to have a hotel sharing the maintenance costs. For the promoter, the injection of cash from the sale of apartments makes it possible to obtain bank guarantees of financing for the construction of the hotel element. This is a model that has worked well elsewhere....
Read MoreThis year’s Eat Drink Design Awards winners have been announced, with Melbourne venues topping four categories. The awards recognize innovation and excellence in restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and retail spaces, especially after two extremely difficult years for the industry. “If there was a general trend among this year’s entries, we can see strong evidence...
Read MoreEach year, the Eat Drink Design Awards judge the best hotel interior designs made during the previous year. Due to the pandemic, this year’s awards cover design projects completed between July 2019 and June 2021. When the shortlist was dropped in August, jury chair Cassie Hansen, editor-in-chief of Artichoke magazine, said the shortlisted venues...
Read MoreFancy a portion of King’s Beluga caviar at the end of the evening with a glass of Dom Pérignon 2010? It’s as easy as calling the in-room dining team when you live at One Hyde Park. When apartments are offered for sale in this London development of 86 residences, the ultra-rich of the world...
Read MoreIf you’re the type of traveler – or staycationer – who chooses their hotels for the extra perks and inclusions, then you’ll be particularly excited about the latest addition to Melbourne’s accommodation offerings. Originally slated to launch in May, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer has now opened, marking the Swiss brand’s second location in...
Read MoreThe Kimberley Gardens Hotel was originally built in the 1980s and had not received much attention until recent years. With new owners and new management, the hotel has been reinvigorated, with nearly all rooms refurbished and a range of new rooms created to suit everyone’s budget and style. Hotel manager Warren Slabe explained that...
Read MoreThough considered one of Melbourne’s most run-down shopping streets, Fitzroy Street could be on the cusp of a revival led by compatriot Rich Lister Tim Gurner, who plans to develop an upscale boutique hotel at 99 Fitzroy Street and the Erdi Group. , who is hoping to convert the Rydges St Kilda at 35...
Read MoreThe second extension of the Renew program is in the form of a gallery and several new restaurants are opening in Fitzroy Street and the Victorian Pride Center (VPC), already a major landmark for locals and visitors, recently reopened after the locking. RFS’s new property, 77 Fitzroy Street, is easily recognizable as it has...
Read MoreSarah Sands reopened at the end of May. Peregrine Projects sells the Sarah Sands Hotel in Brunswick after redeveloping the site with apartments and extensive retail. The pub is expected to trade for over $ 7 million. It only recently reopened after a C $ 2 million renovation undertaken in partnership with occupier, Australian...
Read MoreThe Lord Nelson Hotel, a three-story sandstone building, last sold for $ 750,500 in 1986. Larry schlesinger|03 November 2021 Facebook Sydney’s oldest licensed pub and one of its most famous watering hotels, the Lord Nelson Hotel and Brewery at The Rocks went on sale for the first time in 35 years, Built from locally...
Read MoreConversions have been the other area of focus, as highlighted by the $ 70 million sale of Bayview on the Park in Melbourne to Aware Super, the $ 125 million sale of Vibe Rushcutters for a residential conversion and the sale. $ 178 million Intercontinental Hotel in Double Bay. for a combined hotel and...
Read MoreSydney’s very first five-star hotel: the Sofitel Wentworth sold for $ 315 million. Carolyn Cummins|October 31, 2021 Facebook Private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) took over the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth hotel, a Liberal Party haunt on election night, for $ 315 million as the tourism sector under siege is ready for a revival....
Read MoreOnly the lucky ones got a ticket to this year’s Melbourne Cup. But with the lockdown lifted, we’ve compiled 15 spots to watch the big race, along with an iconic outdoor spot with a giant screen. With the race preventing the nation from returning with a small crowd and the Melburnians coming out of...
Read MoreIf there was a competition to see which Melbourne suburb had the grandest and most glorious homes, Kew would be a podium. Street after street, here you will find some of our city’s most beautiful historic mansions, beautifully framed by their magnificent gardens. The brief for this one was that owners who have traveled...
Read MoreWith no major new development in the city since Juniper Development Group’s Coconut Grove opened on Macrossan Street in 2008, you might hear developers echoing words from Elvis Presley’s 1960s hit, ” It’s now or never”. And three developers who are currently planning large-scale projects might well agree that there is no time like...
Read MoreThe Marion Hotel has been named South Australia’s Best Hotel for the second year in a row, with the Bridgeport Hotel being co-winner of this year’s Best Gong at the AHA (SA) 2021 Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence. The awards, which took place Tuesday night at the Adelaide Entertainment Center, recognized the $ 20...
Read MoreAustralian Venue Co has acquired three new pubs in Melbourne, anticipating a strong economic recovery and record consumer demand this summer. The three new locations will bring the group’s Victorian portfolio to a total of 38 locations. In Melbourne and the Victoria region, Australian Venue Co has focused on acquiring and revitalizing iconic heritage...
Read MoreBorn in Richmond on August 28, 1931, James Dale Fisher began studying architecture at the Royal Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT) and then finished the evening course at the Architecture Workshop of the University of Melbourne. Awarded with distinction in six subjects, he received his architectural degree in 1955. While still a student, he...
Read MoreWhen fully operational, the portfolio will generate an estimated annual income of $ 1.55 million. By the time the new centers open, there will be 16 Nino Early Learning Adventures centers across Melbourne. Agents sold 12 of them for a total of over $ 200 million. Large package Blazer Clothing founder Peter Murray is...
Read MoreThe St Kilda Football Club has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a company to provide management services for its Danny Frawley Center for Health and Wellbeing (DFC) – located at the club’s site, RSEA Park, on Linton Street in the Melbourne suburb of Moorabbin. Through the EOI process, St Kilda aims...
Read MoreFor the first hour or so the water was relatively calm. After leaving the small fishing village of Stein on the Isle of Skye, we crossed a strait known as the Little Minch towards the main strip of the Outer Hebrides, the thick loop of rocky boulders that hovers like an apostrophe over the...
Read MoreThe upper floors of 175 Flinders Lane are expected to be integrated into a hotel redevelopment of the Maria George Building (right). Louis Li bought a converted CBD office as a warehouse next to his Maria George building, which is intended for a Jackalope hotel. The latest property, 175 Flinders Lane, cost Helen Sykes...
Read MoreWest Perth-style Hay Street will soon be home to one of IHG’s fastest growing hotel brands, the Sage Hotel West Perth renaming Holiday Inn West Perth on November 1, 2021. With West Perth on its way to becoming a vibrant and bustling hub, just outside the Perth CBD, the hotel promises to take advantage...
Read More“We expect all companies at all levels of a supply chain to meet their obligations under workplace laws so that workers receive the wages and rights that are legally due to them,” Ms. Parker said. Of the 15 companies that broke workplace laws, 11 underpaid workers, five failed to meet payroll and record keeping...
Read MoreThe health and safety watchdog has charged the Victoria Health Department with 58 violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with the state’s hotel quarantine program. Key points: WorkSafe Victoria Alleges Department Failed to Provide Adequate Infection Prevention Guidance and Training Watchdog says contracted employees and security guards were at serious...
Read MoreAs incisive as this comment is, what struck me about this remark is that a key player in the industry would generally only respond in this way to such an announcement if it had not been properly consulted. . When other stakeholder groups like the Australian Retailers Association and the Australian Hotels Association raised...
Read MoreSkye by Pikos, 8 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane After a long period of lackluster growth in apartment prices, Brisbane is currently experiencing a property renaissance as Sydneysiders and Melburnians frustrated by continued Covid lockdowns seek more bang for their buck in a smaller but still vibrant city. As a result, now is the...
Read MoreAn abandoned Melbourne hotel has changed hands in a more than $ 70 million deal after a bidding war between a number of top Australian developers and investors. The popular former four-star Bayview on the Park hotel, across from Albert Park in the St Kilda Road area, has been acquired by Aware Super for...
Read MoreMr Arnaout said his main concern with Victoria was a “massive oversupply” of apartments in a market dependent on demand from students and international investors, both of which have fallen sharply. Instead, it will focus its interstate efforts on transforming Broadbeach’s Niecon Plaza – purchased for $ 58 million earlier this year from the...
Read MoreOne of Melbourne’s well-known hotels, the Bayview on the Park across from Albert Park has been sold unconditionally in what is one of the city’s largest downtown hotels and grounds for 2021 by Peter Harper and Nick MacFie of JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, alongside JLL Capital Markets. Josh Rutman and Mingxuan Li. The...
Read MoreThe freehold business of the iconic Sir George Hotel, located along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, has entered the market. Located along the Sydney-Melbourne and Canberra-Wagga Wagga route at 320 Riverside Drive, Jugiong, the Sir George Hotel is an immaculate hotel and one of Australia’s most recognized stopover locations. CBRE Hotels directors Tom...
Read MoreSydneyis the most awaited Hotel the opening for 2022 just got even more exciting, with the news that Luke Mangan will bring a “revitalized” version of his iconic neighborhood restaurant to the boutique luxury stay. The chef will direct the culinary offerings of Australia’s first Kimpton, ready to take over the enviable art deco...
Read MoreLevi Slavin, former CCO of Colenso BBDO, will join Howatson + Company as Creative Director.In 2017 Slavin moved from New York to New Zealand to lead ColensoBBDO and before that he was at BBDO New York. His work on The Message – an original eight-episode branded podcast – won two Golden Lions for GE....
Read MoreThe seaside resorts are rolling out the welcome mat in the form of offers. Until April, Katikies, which has seven boutique hotels between the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, is offering 20% off rates and 100 Euro credits (around 118) on food and drink for stays of three night minimum throughout 2021, including a...
Read MoreEdwardes Lake Hotel Reservoir’s frank interest was sold for $ 28 million within 24 hours of the EOI closing. The property has been offered exclusively for sale through John Musca of JLL, Will Connolly and Stuart Taylor in conjunction with Steve Cropley and George Iliopulos of Cropley Commercial. John Musca, National Director of JLL...
Read Morelatest news, The community of Armidale reveled in beautiful spring weather on their first day of freedom after the lockdown last Saturday, and police are adamant that they deserve to be congratulated. No public offense notices (PINs) were issued to Armidale, and only 20 were issued across the New England Police District – less...
Read MoreOwners of new restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels across the country have defied the misery of COVID-19 lockdowns and towering economic uncertainties to invest millions of dollars in their design and furnishings. Completely unexpected result, the Eat Drink Design Awards 2021 registered an almost record number of admissions. “We were really, really impressed and...
Read MoreThe City of Port Phillip in Melbourne has submitted a proposal to build a 3,000-seat concert hall near the St Kilda foreshore. As part of the Council’s St Kilda Triangle redevelopment project, the proposal will see the City of Port Phillip lobby for funding to develop the land adjacent to the famous Palais Theater,...
Read MoreA motel near Newcastle is on lockdown with dozens of guests tested for COVID-19 after a woman staying there tested positive for the virus. Key points: Motel closed after woman tested positive for COVID Health officials fear infectious guests may mix The motel offers inexpensive temporary accommodation The woman is among 10 new cases...
Read MoreDaniel Andrews has warned that unvaccinated Victorians could be “stranded” from places and events when the state meets its reopening targets. “When we come to these double-dose vaccination thresholds… the notion of locking out the whole community is much less relevant, ”the Victorian Prime Minister said on Friday. “What will become...
Read MorePrime Minister Peter Gutwein says it is very likely that Tasmania’s hotel quarantine system will see positive cases of COVID as the state negotiates the possibility of international arrivals with the federal government. Key points: Tasmania has only received one international repatriation flight to date Last year, the state struck a deal with Victoria...
Read MoreTravel plans for those trying to settle in Queensland have been shaken by the news that the state is suspending arrivals from interstate hot spots for the next fifteen weeks. Key points: People who have already received a border pass “entry fee” will have to reapply Prime Minister said the break would help manage...
Read MoreBy Rhonda Dredge As the city recorded 200 days of lockdown in August, many CBD residents have been forced to adapt their livelihoods and professions to survive the pandemic. Peter Michael, who sadly announced he was shutting down his camera business in January, is happy to have some owner’s obligations to fulfill. And former...
Read MoreThe old KJ McGrath Electrical building will be demolished for the hotel. After four years, SMA Projects was granted permission to develop a hotel on the tracks at Windsor Station. The Victoria Civil and Administrative Court this week gave the green light to a nine-level proposal at 24-26 and 28 Chapel Street. The proposed...
Read MoreSummer is looking up, folks. The Continental Sorrento (AKA le Conti) is set to bless us all under the soft moon of Sorrento when it reopens in December 2021. Publican Craig Shearer (the Fitzroy North Terminus) has been busy working on the multi-million dollar redevelopment of this beloved seaside hotel. On top of that,...
Read MoreIn July, short-term rental occupancy rates reached 84% in busiest destinations including Myrtle Beach and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The average rental rate – which ranges from shared rooms to mansions – was $ 294 in July, up from July 21, 2019. Beach and resort destinations like these are “the types of destinations that short-term...
Read More“It is not always easy and it does not always lead to good results.” Mr Warner said the homeless often returned to the streets, boarding houses or surfing on a couch. There are significantly fewer people in hotels for the homeless program during the state’s sixth lockdown than last year, but the number is...
Read MoreLoading Faced with a more infectious and less compliant strain than last year, Prime Minister Daniel Andrews tightened the Melbourne lockdown on Monday. In line with national strategy, he is pushing to eliminate community transmission in order to reopen Victoria and avoid a repeat of what could be months of lockdown in NSW. Professor...
Read MoreThe state’s public health chief has called on Melburnians who reside, work or frequent St Kilda to come forward urgently for a test after a ‘homeless’ sex worker tests positive for COVID- 19 overnight. Victoria Chief Health Minister Martin Foley has confirmed that one of the mysterious new cases of COVID-19 detected in the...
Read MoreFrom historic inns to secluded retreats, the boutique hotel industry has something for everyone. Small, elegant and sophisticated, the boutique accommodation strives to provide first-class comfort with a friendly and pleasant charm. The words “standard” and “quite ordinary” have no place here. If it’s a new lifestyle business you’ve been dreaming of, look no...
Read MoreAn investigation has revealed flaws in South Australia’s medi-hotel security protocols, which allowed an international arrival to leave the hotel’s quarantine for eight hours and go to a pub and fast-food restaurant. food nearby last week. Key points: The 33-year-old from NSW has been charged with violating COVID regulations, after completing quarantine yesterday The...
Read More“It’s the mud that turns scientists on,” says Chris Gillies, who heads the largest wetland carbon sequestration project in South Australian history. Key points: With funding from a European philanthropic organization, SA seeks to restore up to 2,000 hectares of coastal wetlands Coastal wetlands can sequester carbon at concentrations up to four times those...
Read MoreThe serviced apartment and furnished business residence brand, Corporate Keys, has acquired the Southbank Apartments brand with the aim of increasing its branded inventory in three buildings in Melbourne. The acquisition allows the company to take control of the private rental pool of Freshwater Place in Melbourne, Southgate Avenue and the 91-story Eureka Tower...
Read MoreThe GWS Giants’ offer to play their home game against Richmond at Marvel Stadium is expected to be granted, while Collingwood could find themselves isolated on Thursday for their Saturday night game against Brisbane at the Gabba. The AFL and state governments worked together behind the scenes to shape the schedule for the 22nd...
Read MoreIts goal is to provide quality rental housing to essential workers such as teachers, nurses, police and senior care workers at 20 percent off market rates, while generating strong returns for its members. “Over the past three years, we have committed more than $ 800 million nationwide to critical affordable housing assets for workers,...
Read MoreThe Unicorn Hotel was sold with a lease in place to Kenny Graham and Jake Smyth’s Mary’s Group, which has operated the venue since 2015. Also in Paddington, the freehold interest in the Captain Cook Hotel, located opposite where Sydney’s new football stadium is being built, was sold for $ 10.5 million to a...
Read MoreUnfortunately, that was the case for Paul Seddon, who operated the 50-bed Collingwood Backpackers for 20 years until he decided to sell the Johnston Street building, shut down the business and retire. last year, knowing it would be years before backpackers returned. The Collingwood Backpackers building, which has now been sold.Credit:Google maps “Since I...
Read MoreA refugee held for more than a year at two hotels in Melbourne is suing the federal government for damages, arguing that his use of the hotels to detain immigrants is illegal. Mostafa “Moz” Azimitabar is suing the Australian government in federal court for unlawful imprisonment. He seeks damages for his detention of more...
Read MoreYeses, all UNESCO World Heritage sites are special by definition. But only 39 of the more than 1,000 are mixed, which means they are known for their cultural and natural characteristics. Many are islands and / or mountains. A few are famous: Machu Picchu, Tikal, Cappadocia. And some are unexpected: Ibiza? It’s more than...
Read MoreSalter Brothers Managing Director Paul Salter said: “The transaction allows us to capitalize on the evolution of the hospitality industry in Australia. a big indicator for Australia’s future, we’re seeing that across all sectors, which is really encouraging. Paul Salter of Salter Brothers has confirmed the acquisition of the Travelodge portfolio from Mirvac and...
Read MoreThe return of Curnow – and potentially McKay who was late for the North Melbourne game – would help make sense of the game facing the Tokyo Olympics. Loading The AFL is also considering how best to place Sydney and GWS, who remain in Queensland, away from the NSW lockdown. Sydney’s important clash with...
Read MoreUnderworld associate Danielle McGuire and her eldest daughter Brittany to be evicted from a St Kilda hostel after failing to pay nearly $ 100,000 in rent at the Punt Road premises where they run an accommodation business economic. A possession warrant was issued by the Victoria Supreme Court on July 12, which allows sheriff’s...
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