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November 12, 2025

We are happy to report that progress is steadily continuing at the Kings Café, with the team from Cardwell Constructions installing the missing sections of skirt, the new dado rail, stair balustrade, and replicated French doors that were manufactured by J.F. White & Sons of Maryborough. We think they look great!

November 12, 2025

Allan Hutchins, one of the team of archaeologists from Converge Heritage + Community, helped us to excavate the 1860s Well that we discovered a few weeks ago.

October 31, 2025

After many years of service to the community, Belinda’s Hairdresser has moved on from 78 Ellena Street. Central Entertainment Group has now acquired the space and, as part of the Embassy Theatre Reunification Project, is inviting locals to share their stories and memories connected to this much-loved location.

October 16, 2025

Recent earthworks between the Central Hotel and The Embassy Theatre uncovered an original ramp, doorway, and even a buried concrete lion — adding to the theatre’s growing “lion theme.”

October 6, 2025

The Embassy’s restoration is bringing hidden details back to light. With the lobby’s suspended ceiling removed, its original height and ornate plasterwork are once again visible, showcasing both Deco grandeur and French provincial flair.

October 6, 2025

Tile fragments, water pipes, and traces of fire have resurfaced during works at the Central Hotel. Inside, the Kadies and Ladies Lounges reveal stencilled decoration and parquetry floors that echo the hotel’s lively past.

September 24, 2025

We continue to peel back the layers at the Central Hotel,

September 24, 2025

Repairs to the pressed metal in the Central Hotel have commenced

September 20, 2025

The historic King’s Café is also undergoing significant works as part of the wider precinct renewal.

September 20, 2025

Work is progressing inside the Embassy Theatre, once Maryborough’s grand entertainment destination. Built in the 1930s, the Embassy is remembered as a picture palace and social landmark.

September 20, 2025

We took possession of the Central Hotel last Friday, which sees it finally reunited with the Embassy Theatre under single ownership after roughly 60 years apart.