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Morry Schwartz acquires Smith Street pub and plans Bar Nero redevelopment

Morry Schwartz bought the Smith Street pub in 2019 for $5.65 million with plans to raze it and build a 10-storey office. This follows reports of his ongoing involvement with Bar Nero in Collingwood. Australian outlets highlight Schwartz's publican role alongside the original purchase and development plans.

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The reporting stays focused on the identity and business history of Morry Schwartz rather than technical development plans or regulatory processes. With two sources mirroring the same fact pattern, the piece reinforces Schwartz's role as owner/publican in relation to Bar Nero.

Key facts

  1. 01Morry Schwartz bought the Smith Street pub in 2019 for $5.65 million
  2. 02There were plans to raze the pub and build a 10-storey office
  3. 03The coverage mentions Bar Nero in Collingwood

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How each country tells it

AustraliaPublic figure
Typical headline, translated
Publisher Morry Schwartz plays publican at Collingwood’s Bar Nero
Emphasises

Highlights Schwartz's role as publican and his ownership history

Mentions less

Less emphasis on broader development timelines or planning permissions

2 articles · The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald Business

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