Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

ELECTION PLEDGES TO BOOST VICTORIA’S PUBS

Posted on September 28th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Victorian Labor has unveiled a suite of proposed reforms to help pubs “get on with business” ahead of the November state election, heralding later closing times and allowing customers to bring canine companions. Ben Carroll’s Victorian government has issued

AVC TAKES TWO IN THE SUNSHINE

Posted on September 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co has further consolidated its outlook in the Sunshine State, acquiring two prominent licensed venues from the same private operator. Both considered local landmarks, AVC is taking over operations at Bartlett’s Tavern in Rockhampton and the Black Nugget

TABCORP PENALISED OVER CUSTOMER PROTECTION

Posted on September 25th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The Victorian regulator has fined Tabcorp for failing to meet the standards expected in customer protection by not having mandatory multi-factor authentication controls in place, designed to safeguard wagering accounts. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) found Tabcorp

QUESTIONS OVER PLAN TO RAISE RAZED ICON

Posted on September 23rd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

A Townsville man is attempting to rally the locals to raise $4.5 million to restore and revive the city’s legendary, beleaguered and burned Great Northern Hotel, despite skeletons in the closet. The grand Federation-style Hotel opened in 1901, offering

HONOURS FOR CLASS ACT

Posted on September 23rd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Over 400 industry and community leaders gathered at QT Canberra Tuesday night to honour the biggest and brightest names in Canberra hospitality at the 2026 AHA ACT Awards for Excellence. The gala ceremony spanned 49 awards for the best pubs,

RYAN LISTS BANKSIA IN BLOOM

Posted on September 21st, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Energised by the recent high-profile purchase of the Royal Oak in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, veteran hotelier Patrick Ryan has listed Top150 performer the Banksia Hotel, in Sydney’s south. The big Hotel occupies a prominent 1,037sqm corner on the arterial Princes

SAND HILL ROAD’S NEW DIGS IN INNER MELBOURNE

Posted on September 21st, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Melbourne-based pub powerhouse Sand Hill Road is gearing up for its next greatness with a shuttered, blank canvas Inn in Fitzroy. Sand Hill Road group is five old mates who joined forces more than two decades ago, in their 20s,

EVT PUTS UP CRICKETER’S ARMS

Posted on September 18th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

ASX-listed Entertainment Ventures is divesting its interest in the charming Royal Cricketer’s Arms in Prospect, putting up a lease with 27 years remaining. The two-storey Arms (RCA) was first licensed in 1880, serving patrons of the Blacktown region, offering “great

SINGLETON CENTRAL UNSTUCK OVER SEWERAGE STOUSH

Posted on September 18th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The operator of the Central Hotel in Singleton has been ordered to pay extensive back-rent after battling the landlord over blocked sewerage pipes flooding the premises. Valor and Pride (V&P) operate Central (Hotel) Bar and Kitchen in the Hunter Valley.

RYANS SECURE MALOUF ROYALTY

Posted on September 16th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Industry stalwarts the Ryan family have tempted the Malouf family with an offer they couldn’t refuse for the landmark Royal Oak Hotel in roaring Double Bay. Since 1873 the Royal Oak has held a strategic position at the epicentre of