Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

CORONAVIRUS-AWARENESS

Posted on March 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The world is rapidly descending into coronavirus fever – an affliction of panic more than infection – and the very survival of many hospitality businesses may depend on their approach to the problem. Fear around Covid-19, more commonly known as

BREAKING: AHG EXPO CANCELLED

Posted on March 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

BREAKING NEWS: Following today’s recommendation by Prime Minister Scott Morrison against non-essential gatherings of 500+ people, the Australasian Hospitality and Gaming Expo (MAX AHG Expo) scheduled for 18-19 March has been officially cancelled, along with all associated events. More information

ALH SNAPS UP TWO NEW PUBS

Posted on March 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s biggest publican is back on the acquisition trail, picking up two more Queenslanders in a week. Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has been in flux for much of FY20 following the announcement of a plan by parent company Woolworths

LINGA LONGA LOOKS FOR NEW OWNER

Posted on March 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The breezily named Linga Longa Hotel in Gundy is for sale, offering a popular Hunter region local with plenty of upside. Built on a big 1-acre (around 4,000sqm) block in the heart of town, the pub offers a large public

LEICHHARDT HOTEL HITS THE LIST

Posted on March 11th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

As ALH puts a spotlight on Sunshine State pubs, the family-owned Leichhardt Hotel in Taroom has been put to market as a lease or freehold. Taroom is a town in the Shire of Banana and the Western Downs region, around

MERIVALE IN KANGAROO COURT OVER PAY CLAIM

Posted on March 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

In the wake of a succession of underpayment scandals in hospitality, Justin Hemmes’ Merivale group continues to be targeted in a trial-by-media class action claiming millions will be owed in backpay. News of the proposed class action by a Canberra-based

ANGLERS REST UP AS VENDORS LOOK TO DO SAME

Posted on March 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Geoff and Mal’s promise-offering Anglers Rest Hotel in Brooklyn has come firmly to market, as the gents decide it is finally time to call time. Following a kick of the tyres last year, with Geoff Watts pondering what came next,

VALLEY PUB FINED OVER RSA BREACHES

Posted on March 9th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The licensee of Brisbane’s GPO Hotel has been fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to two breaches of the Queensland Liquor Act 1992. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) began an investigation into the GPO in Fortitude Valley after

O’DONNELLS DIVEST DUO

Posted on March 6th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The Canberra-based O’Donnell Group has sold two more of its collection, in Bungendore, outside of Canberra, and this week the Australian in Cooma, snapped up pre-auction. Late 2019 the O’Donnell family put to market Goulburn’s Empire Hotel, being part of

ALL-NEW LONDON HOTEL FOR PORT MELBOURNE

Posted on March 6th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

TAB Developments has put to market the leasehold operation of its revised London Hotel waterfront project, on the site of the former pub demolished in 2017. Despite significant local outcry and efforts by Council and the Port Melbourne Historical Society