Clyde Mooney

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ABAC NOT LAUGHING AT BREWERY DRINKING MEME

Posted on February 13th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
By Emma Castle Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) regulators have upheld a complaint against a Twitter meme created on behalf of Geelong-based Southern Bay Brewery Co. ABAC is arguing that the meme (pictured) is promoting binge drinking and has argued

TRANSCONTINENTAL GETS DIY DRIVE-THROUGH

Posted on February 13th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
A patron of outback legend the Transcontinental Hotel decided to drive his ute into the pub in a self-fashioned ‘drive-through’ after being refused more alcohol. Father of three Caleb Angus Warren had reportedly been drinking heavily for several days, even

LAWLESS LISTS THE LOT IN THE NORTH

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Career publican Brendan Lawless has put to market his NSW north coast portfolio, comprising the popular Commercial Hotel ‘Middle Pub’ Mullumbimby and Ivory Tavern in Tweed Heads. Lawless took root in the extremely tightly-held region when he bought the Commercial

NSW ROLLING OUT DIGITAL DRIVER LICENCE PHOTO ID

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government is soon rolling out Digital Driver Licences, giving patrons and operators the option of checking ID quickly and securely on a smartphone. Austrac and Service NSW began a trial in 2018 of the Digital Driver Licence (DDL)

ROYAL ‘TERRACE’ HOTEL REOPENS AFTER TWO YEARS

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Entertainment Venues Australia is bucking the trend, reopening the heritage-listed Royal Terrace Hotel in Kent Town in time for Adelaide’s festival season. The landmark pub – previously known as the Royal Hotel Kent Town – occupies a major corner on

GAMING EXPO REGISTRATION OPEN AS EXHIBITOR SPACE FILLS

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Visitor registration is now open for the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) for 2019, promising more exhibitors and seminars as the big hospitality trade show celebrates three decades. The 2019 AGE will take place 13 - 15 August, at its home

ALH’S AUSTRAL HOTEL SELLS FOR $25m

Posted on February 8th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Charter Hall has continued its confidence in the pub sector with another big acquisition, of the ALH-tenanted Austral Hotel in Mackay for a reported $25 million. Charter Hall began its investment in blue-chip pub assets in 2014, acquiring a $600

COOEE BRINGS PUBLICAN BACK

Posted on February 8th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The only pub in St George’s Basin has sold, heralding a return by local operators David Kennerwell and Michael Lucas. The Cooee Hotel is central to the south coast town, owned by Philip Archer and operated by a tenant, leased

REVISION ‘LOOMS’ ON VALUES AND RENTS: FERRIER-HODGSON

Posted on February 8th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Ferrier Hodgson has issued a warning that pub rents in some states are headed for a “revision” as changing environments and uncertain property prices continue. David Kidman, Ferrier Hodgson (F-H) director in South Australia, posted a review of the sector

REILLY CRUCIFIED OVER STAFF PAY GAFFE MUCK-RAKING

Posted on February 6th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Inner west stalwart Ray Reilly is battling a tsunami of criticism of his group and himself, following a muck-raking article in News.com.au claiming “ongoing and systematic” wage theft from minimum wage workers. Monday’s story – sensationally headlined “Sydney pub empire