Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AT QHA AWARDS

Posted on July 2nd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The best of the Sunshine State gathered Monday night to recognise the winners of the Queensland Hotels Association’s prestigious State Awards for Excellence for 2025. Over 1,500 VIPs and industry guests attended Brisbane Exhibition Centre to celebrate the integral part

WAUGH GOES THE FULL MONTAGUE

Posted on June 30th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Mitchell Waugh’s Public House Management Group (PHMG) has announced the opening of Montague Hotel, in the heart of Marrickville, promising the charm of a modern local with the energy of a late-night lounge. Set to begin trading in July, ‘The

PUBS INSTALLING PHONE BOXES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Posted on June 30th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Coffs Hotels have joined the local Rotary and Australian charity DV Safe Phone to help collect unused mobile phones, for victims of domestic and family violence. DV Safe Phone collects, tests and repurposes discarded mobile phones, distributing them – with

ALH FACES CHARGES FOR MINORS IN GAMING AREAS

Posted on June 27th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Leisure and Hospitality has been fined – without conviction – by the Victorian regulator, for multiple breaches of gaming regulations, after several instances of minors in gaming rooms. Appearing in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria this week, ALH was

PUBS THE PLACE TO STAVE OFF WINTER BLUES

Posted on June 27th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Research finds many people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), particularly in the colder months, and pubs can play a role in helping stave off the blues through socialising. According to physiatrist and University of Tasmania adjunct professor Dr

BATHURST’S BIG KNICKERBOCKER ON OFFER

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Landmark of Bathurst, Australia’s motor racing capital and one of the state’s most dynamic centres, the blooming Knickerbocker Hotel is being sold with hands-on opportunity. Built circa 1940, reflecting Functionalist and Art Deco architectural styles, the four-level hotel resides on

O’HARAS FLIP IN FNQ

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW-based O’Hara Group has capitalised on the thriving north Queensland market, flipping the large-format Parkhurst Tavern to Steven Shoobridge’s expansive Star Group. Located on a generous 6,700sqm cornet lot around nine kilometres from the Rockhampton CBD, adjacent to the

TABCORP FINED MILLIONS FOR SPAMMING VIPs

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s media watchdog has fined Tabcorp millions for breaches of anti-spamming laws after it sent thousands of text messages to VIP customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) penalised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) $4,003,270 after conducting an investigation that

BURDEKIN ICON REOPENS TO AYR

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Ayr’s landmark Queens Hotel has reopened its doors following an extensive renovation, reigniting community passion for the storied venue. Postcard from 1910 Positioned prominently at the corner of Queen and Edwards Streets, the Queens Hotel is the city’s oldest hotel

MOUNTAIN CULTURE JUMPS INTO THE FOX

Posted on June 20th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Pub brewer Mountain Culture has finalised the deal to acquire Fox Friday, adding three new venues to the stable as it looks to connect with fans of its chart-topping beers in person, at the pub. After major financial challenges