Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

TOWER MILL HOTEL SOLD IN OLYMPIC CITY

Posted on July 15th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Samdoo Corporation has been revealed as the purchaser of the unique and historic Madison Tower Mill Hotel on the edge of the Olympics-fever Brisbane CBD. The landmark circular hotel opened in 1966 opposite the oldest surviving building in the city,

A FORCE FOR GOOD

Posted on July 15th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Lion today released its 2025 Force for Good Report, detailing its renewed focus on core markets and advancement in its ESG objectives, and the achievement of a coveted B Corp Certification. The Report highlights what the drinks giant says has

NORTH COAST VICTORY FOR THE TAKING

Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

A private operator has sent to market his Victory Hotel in Mooball, in a rare freehold opportunity in NSW’s north. The Victory is located between Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast, and just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport.

TABCORP’S NEW DEAL STILL COURTING BIG PLAYERS

Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

While thousands of pubs and clubs have joined Tabcorp in the overhaul of its retail network, many are concerned about their liability and profitability and several of the largest pub groups are yet to be convinced. At the culmination of

DEVELOPERS OPT OUT OF EPPING

Posted on July 10th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Developer Lyon Group has pivoted in one of its northern Sydney projects and listed the Epping Hotel, bringing operational and redevelopment potential in a major growth corridor. Built 1928, the large-format pub is a landmark of the area, offering a

PUB GROUP CLOSES SEVEN AND CALLS ADMINISTRATORS

Posted on July 10th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Some of Hobart's best-known hospitality venues have closed as owner Pub Banc Group enters voluntary administration, citing costs of business and changes to consumer behaviour. Pub Banc Group, aka Hotel Banc Group, employ over 80 people across seven venues, being

REDCAPE AND IRIS’ STRATEGIC SWAP

Posted on July 8th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

MA Financial’s Redcape Hotel Group has executed a major portfolio swap deal with Iris Capital, seeing Sydney assets exchanged for a clutch of pubs to the north and a cash settlement. Iris is offloading six established Hunter Region hotels, comprising

ROUGH DIAMOND OFFERED IN GOLD TOWN

Posted on July 8th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

A private investor is selling a Ballarat pub as a vacant freehold, heralding a rare opportunity in the heart of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional service hubs. The Market Square Hotel was opened at 9 Creswick Road, Ballarat Central in

LABOR CONFERENCE BROACHES MORE GAMING REFORM

Posted on July 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

As a result of the NSW Labor Conference over the weekend, the state government is expected to make moves toward a proposal for new taxes and changes to gaming legislation in pubs and clubs. The Labor event took place 4-5

DIMATTINA PASSES YARCK TO LOCAL OPERATORS

Posted on July 6th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Former Western Bulldogs player Paul Dimattina has sold his popular Yarck Hotel in Victoria’s popular north-east tourism corridor to a local and operator. Located on the Maroondah Highway in the state’s north-east, the Yarck Hotel is enroute to the renowned