Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

BATHURST’S BIG KNICKERBOCKER ON OFFER

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Landmark of Bathurst, Australia’s motor racing capital and one of the state’s most dynamic centres, the blooming Knickerbocker Hotel is being sold with hands-on opportunity. Built circa 1940, reflecting Functionalist and Art Deco architectural styles, the four-level hotel resides on

O’HARAS FLIP IN FNQ

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The NSW-based O’Hara Group has capitalised on the thriving north Queensland market, flipping the large-format Parkhurst Tavern to Steven Shoobridge’s expansive Star Group. Located on a generous 6,700sqm cornet lot around nine kilometres from the Rockhampton CBD, adjacent to the

TABCORP FINED MILLIONS FOR SPAMMING VIPs

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s media watchdog has fined Tabcorp millions for breaches of anti-spamming laws after it sent thousands of text messages to VIP customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) penalised Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) $4,003,270 after conducting an investigation that

BURDEKIN ICON REOPENS TO AYR

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Ayr’s landmark Queens Hotel has reopened its doors following an extensive renovation, reigniting community passion for the storied venue. Postcard from 1910 Positioned prominently at the corner of Queen and Edwards Streets, the Queens Hotel is the city’s oldest hotel

MOUNTAIN CULTURE JUMPS INTO THE FOX

Posted on June 20th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Pub brewer Mountain Culture has finalised the deal to acquire Fox Friday, adding three new venues to the stable as it looks to connect with fans of its chart-topping beers in person, at the pub. After major financial challenges

MORNINGTON PENINSULA PUB THE WESTERNPORT HOTEL LISTED

Posted on June 20th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Melbourne hotelier Marcus Johns is looking to divest the operation of the Westernport Hotel in Hastings, as Victoria’s gaming market enters an upswing. The Westernport is a handsome mostly two-storey pub, established in 1890. It holds a commanding corner

RIVERINA TOUCHSTONE THE GEM HOTEL FOR SALE

Posted on June 18th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Jim Knox is divesting his big-format Gem Hotel in Griffith, described as a “trophy-grade” asset believed to be the highest-performing and most profitable pub sent to market in regional NSW. The large hotel resides on a commanding 2,547sqm site in

RESEARCH FINDS TIPPING SEEN AS ‘UN-AUSTRALIAN’

Posted on June 18th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

New research has focused on how Aussies feel about US-style tipping in venues, finding most not embracing the concept, saying it has “no place” in Australia. The survey by Pureprofile was commissioned by Money.com.au, garnering a nationally representative sample of

CRAFTY SQUIRE RECREATED BACK TO HICKENS

Posted on June 16th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

AVC is evolving the celebrated former Crafty Squire in Melbourne’s CBD into a new four-level pub with an old name, through a lavish $6.5 million transformative renovation and new Carlton Draught bar. The Crafty Squire has been a landmark venue,

WAUGH LOOKS TO EXCHANGE IN THE RIVERS

Posted on June 16th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The Exchange Hotel in Kyogle is being sold by Ashton Waugh’s Watering Hole Hotels, presenting a well-rounded business in a growing northern rivers municipality. Set on a high street corner of Summerland Way, the two-storey brick hotel includes a popular