February 13, 2025

The National Rugby League (NRL) has continued its diversification into hospitality real estate with the purchase of another two hotels, characteristically situated in rugby league heartlands. These two new acquisitions represent the NRL’s fourth and fifth hotels in the past two years, now totalling investment of $110 million. In December the industry body finalised purchase

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February 13, 2025

Melbourne Football Club has now partnered with a well-known food provider to add better promote their values. Ditching McDonald’s, the Demons have instead partnered with local healthy-burger brand Grill’d Burgers. The new collaboration will see Grill’d logos prominently displayed as a major partner on the club’s AFL gurnsey and AFLW jumper this coming season. The

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February 13, 2025

Club industry consultant and impending PhD Warren Tapp works in the arena of club legislation and governance, and offers this advice for clubs experiencing less than ideal situations with directors. * A Board cannot remove a director, only the shareholders or members can do that. If you have a problem director the Chair can meet

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February 6, 2025

The recently faded Club Rose Bay is looking to rise from the ashes through a management agreement with hospitality trailblazers Merivale. Club Rose Bay is a family-friendly RSL boasting sweeping views of Rose Bay Harbour, offering wide-ranging amenities. Recent years have seen it struggle financially, and despite sale of assets in the hope of salvaging

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February 6, 2025

The Albanese Labor Government has issued policies set to bolster hospitality through measures to address hurdles for young workers entering the industry. The announcement heralded support for key urgent recommendations out of the strategic review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System, and for addressing ongoing cost-of-living pressures for apprentices. Clubs Australia has welcomed the decision

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