PUB POWER OFFERING COVID CONFIDENCE

The makers of category-leading cleanser Shower Power have released specialised pub products in the wake of COVID-19 to help operators meet demands and expectations in the new normal. OzKleen is a family-owned and operated business based in Queensland formed in

CONTACT TRACING SYSTEMS FOR THE NEW NORMAL

The emerging rules for reopening pubs and restaurants are seeing venues required to collect personal data from patrons to facilitate contact tracing in the event of a local outbreak. GuestHQ is a contact tracing resource endorsed by the powerful Restaurant

REILLY PUTS HENSON OUT TO DORE

Inner west legend Ray Reilly has done a deal to divest his ‘ray of sunshine’ The Henson, passing his beloved baton to long-time cohort Ged Dore as part of a new partnership. The pub, previously known as the Henson Park

THE NEW NORMAL SET TO BEGIN

Authorities have begun circulating checklists to industry to help licensed venues meet their COVID-19 safety plans required for reopening Monday, 1 June. In NSW larger venues will be able to take up to 50 people in separate existing dining areas,

PUB MERCH SUPPORTING WORKERS AND PRAISING PUBS

Cheers To Your Local is an online store selling pub-related merchandise and donating all proceeds to support hospitality workers across the country. Business partners Shannon and Michael Dennehy have begun selling branded men’s and women’s t-shirts and accessories under their

NSW LOOKS TO MAJOR LIQUOR LICENSING REFORM

The NSW regulator is putting to parliament a new demerit-based scheme for regulating licensed venues, combining three existing systems and rewarding good operators. Late 2019 the NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee released its report on Sydney's night time economy, with

REDCAPE TO REOPEN VENUES

ASX-listed hotel operator Redcape has released announcement it will be reopening most of its 32 venues next week, with CEO Dan Brady discussing the need for special measures and plans to ensure the customer experience. In the three-minute video release

NEW CONSUMER-DRIVEN DRINKS FROM LION

Lion continues the consumer-focused expansion of its range, releasing the successor to the successful Furphy Ale and securing distribution of America’s number one hard seltzer, White Claw. Furphy Refreshing Ale was launched in 2014. The name comes originally from a

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BLOWOUT AS JOBKEEPER CONFUSION REIGNS

Australia’s COVID-19 safety net JobKeeper is at the centre of a massive increase in the number of workers raising issues with unfair dismissals, as Treasury concedes miscalculations and devils emerge in the detail. The ABC reports the case of medical

SA STEPS UP EASING SCHEDULE

Following an announcement from the Premier late last week, any business in South Australia with a liquor licence can now reopen for seated dining, up to 10 people inside plus 10 outside. The late press conference followed decision earlier the