Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

COMPANY SEEKS REFUND ON MILLIONS LOST BY EMBEZZLING EMPLOYEE

Posted on June 29th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

A family-owned business in Cairns has lodged a claim in the Supreme Court against the Reef Hotel and Westpac, for millions lost by a staff member who embezzled the money. Former employee of Down to Earth Demolitions, 59-year-old Wendy Ann

TAPHOUSE CASHES IN AT THE MACCA

Posted on June 27th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Taphouse Group has sold its landmark Port Macquarie pub to an established hotelier for what is thought to be a record price for the area. Known as The Macca, the heritage-listed Port Macquarie Hotel was established in 1939, making it

FREE TRAINING EXTENDED IN QUEST FOR HOSPO STAFF

Posted on June 27th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Continuing the bid to address staff shortages in hospitality, the NSW Government has extended its support by pledging more free refresher courses for anyone, continuing into next year. In light of major staff shortages many initiatives are being undertaken by

GOOD BEER HEADS INTO HAROLD PARK

Posted on June 24th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Good Beer Company is back on the acquisition horse, buying comedy legend the Harold Park Hotel in Sydney’s inner west. In 1903 the pub on the Ross Street corner in suburban Forest Lodge was known as the Little Bridge Hotel,

RAZED TWO STOREY HOTEL RISES AGAIN

Posted on June 24th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Outback icon the Two Storey Hotel has risen literally from the ashes, back and trading after a fire razed it early last year. Built 1882 from local sandstone, the stalwart pub is one of two in the town of nearly 150

POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS ASSAULTS IN CAMDEN AND BYRON

Posted on June 24th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

One man is in custody and police are searching for another, following recent violent incidents in pubs. Emergency services were called to a pub in Camden around 8pm last Friday (17 June), where officers from Camden Police Area Command found

BLACK FOX TAKES DORE INTO BALLINA

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Ged Dore has partnered again with private equity fund Black Fox Property, securing the Australian Hotel in idyllic Ballina, outside Byron Bay. The classic two-story ‘Aussie’ occupies a large 1,787sqm corner site, offering a main public bar, bistro, gaming room

INSURANCE CAN STOP THE MUSIC

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Beyond the problems already faced by pubs in insurance, live music venues are experiencing their own crisis, as insurance providers skyrocket premiums or remove policies altogether. Operators are facing exponential increases to their premiums, while others report attempting to renew

REGULATOR CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING INCENTIVES

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW regulator is warning higher fines are on the cards for illegal gambling ads, as it continues a “zero-tolerance approach” to publication of illegal gambling inducements. Liquor & Gaming NSW has recently issued online betting operators with more than

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AMID A STAFF CRISIS

Posted on June 20th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

The Fair Work Commission announced an increase to the minimum wage from 1 July, with some reprieve for hospitality, but ALH is one group implementing early amid staffing stresses. Last week the FWC outlined the upcoming rise in the minimum