Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

OSCARS’ TRIPLE PLAY INTO SA

Posted on May 14th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The family-owned Fahey Hotel Group has led the Gravanis brothers into South Australia, selling Oscars Group a portfolio of three thriving hotels. Already counting hospitality properties of all sizes and shapes, including Sydney entertainment landmark Luna Park, acquired late 2024,

TAX BREAKS ON OLD AND NEW

Posted on May 14th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Many pub owners effectively throw away many thousands of dollars by not making the most of tax depreciation laws on property acquisitions and renovations, says specialist Mark Wilkins. “For most typical pubs we find there is generally around $500K in

IRIS WINS APPROVAL FOR ANOTHER STEYNE EXPANSION

Posted on May 12th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Iris has secured hard-won approval to continue its advancement of Manly’s iconic Steyne Hotel, after the courts ruled on extensive measures to dispel neighbour disputes. After approvals, rulings, appeals and further adjudication, the NSW Land and Environment Court has

CARD SURCHARGE BAN UNDER DEBATE

Posted on May 12th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

On the heels of a decisive election win, the Federal Government looks to continue its mandate to address the cost of living through the banning of debit card surcharges, from January. Under the current system businesses can pass on payment

RECAST KURRAJONG HOTEL HITS THE MARKET

Posted on May 9th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Inner west sweetheart the Kurrajong Hotel of Erskineville is being sold, after repossession and a bare-bones renovation, for an ‘all-new’ offering on Sydney’s fringe. Built in the 1930s, the big, three-storey corner pub is an Art Deco classic, featuring ornate

GHANEM GROUP’S BIGGER AND BETTER COMMERCIAL

Posted on May 9th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Committed Queenslanders the Ghanem Group are beefing up Boonah with a major restoration of the historic Commercial Hotel and the addition of beer-based attractions for the tourist region. Established in 1905, the iconic Queenslander pub is open again, having undergone

SWEET SALE IN CHIPPENDALE

Posted on May 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The long-serving Kanellos family have put the Rose Hotel in Chippendale to market for the first time in two decades, offering a rare opportunity on the Sydney CBD fringe. Residing on a 485sqm corner of arterial Cleveland Street, the Rose

TABCORP BETS ON ITS FUTURE

Posted on May 7th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

In a sign of the times, Tabcorp is revolutionising its offering, looking to allow pub and club patrons to place in-play bets on live sport through the Tabcorp app. The introduction of digital in-play betting within venues is a first

ALH SERVE UP REVISED CROWIE

Posted on May 5th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s biggest publican has unveiled a completed $1.6 million internal renovation, ushering a new look and revised offerings at its Crows Nest Hotel, in Sydney’s north. The major works mark almost a decade since Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) re-opened

KINGSTON UNDER ADMINISTRATION CLOUD

Posted on May 5th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Richmond’s heritage-listed Kingston Hotel has sunk into insolvency following an ATO wind-up order, prompting a rapid sale campaign. Located only a few minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the Kingston, one of the city’s most historic pubs, was established in the 1850s.