Author name: Clyde Mooney

NEW EAST COAST LAWS AROUND INTOXICATION AND DRUG POSSESSION

Victoria and NSW have furthered their goals toward a “health-based approach” for people in need of support, with critical reforms around decriminalisation of public intoxication and drug use. Beginning this month, being intoxicated in public in Victoria will be treated as a health issue, not a crime. A new evidence-driven, health-based service model will replace …

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MEN SENTENCED OVER SERIOUS ATTACK ON BUNDY PUB WORKERS

Two bricklayers have been sentenced and are lucky to escape serious prison time after an incident at a Queensland pub where they terrorised two staff members in a “prolonged” violent attack. Gladstone Magistrates Court heard the report of 24-year-old Zachary John Patrick Stringer and 33-year-old Rhys Paul Finco and their activities on 28 August at …

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BUNDY’S RAILWAY ON NEW TRACKS

Bundaberg hospitality stalwart Stephen Paterson has handed over his town favourite, the Railway Hotel, with the Spotted Dog Café, Bar and Grill, to first-timer Adrian Evans and partners including Arthur Laundy. Mid-2020, the iconic Spotted Dog Tavern and adjacent backpackers hostel were lost to a massive fire. The Dog was Paterson’s sixth hotel, and speaking …

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GREEN ANTS MARCH INTO VENUES AROUND THE COUNTRY

Pioneering Australian gin brand Seven Seasons has teamed up with Solotel and venues around the country, pouring its top-shelf Green Ant Gin.   Barangaroo House’s Rekōdo Bar recently hosted an event introducing the Green Ant Gin Martini, in celebration of Australian Gin week, 14-20 November. Featuring the bespoke martini, made by award-winning bartender Jai Lyons …

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REDCAPE WRAPS TWO MORE SALES, FOR NOW

After seven premium sales, high-profile pub operators Redcape have not ruled out further adjustments to the asset sheet. The Moelis-managed fund has continued its strategic divestment initiative, which sees another three this week, with Redcape saying all buyers were long-term industry participants, who have “been through the cycles and continue to see long term value …

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 A BUNCH OF SPORTS STARS PILE INTO A HERITAGE PUB

The handsome Heritage Hotel of Rockhampton is undergoing an usual sale process, mustering Queensland sporting greats Gorden Tallis, Nick Gregorski, Mark Knowles and Scott Prince, and a host of new owners. Built 1898 on Rockhampton’s riverfront, the three-storey premise was formerly known as the Commercial Hotel, and is considered a sister venue to Brisbane’s famous …

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