COOPERS HOTEL SACKS GM OVER SOCIAL MEDIA

Newtown’s popular and long-established Coopers Hotel has found itself in the hot media spotlight over a Facebook post that seemed to suggest violence against women in the name of the NRL finals. Just two days ago (Wednesday 18 July) Gary

HOSPITALITY INNOVATES AS CONSUMERS AGREE STRAWS SUCK

The global movement away from the use of disposable plastic straws is gaining momentum, with many pubs and bars joining the multi-national brands as the message reaches consumers. The idea began to get traction following a video by marine biologist

RACING AND INNOVATION PEAK WITH THE KOSCIUSZKO

Lion has announced it is name partner of The Kosciuszko – the world’s richest country thoroughbred race, part of The Everest event day, and innovative new program of punter engagement. The Kosciuszko will be run over 1200m at Royal Randwick,

BIG AD CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE BRITISH PUB

Britain’s Beer Alliance has announced a £9 million (AU$15.9 million) advertising campaign hoping to stem the tide of pub closures by reminding the people of their community significance. According to data, roughly three pubs close for good in Britain every

COLOSIMO UNVEILS MACQUARIE TRIBUTE PUB THE GOVERNOR

The Colosimos have opened the doors to their all-new pub for Macquarie Park, The Governor. Lachlan Macquarie was Governor of NSW from 1810 to 1821, and was vital to the State’s transition from a penal colony to a free settlement.

BIG CHANGES NOW AND SOON FOR VIC LICENSEES

The Victorian regulator has issued notice of immediate and impending rule changes for licensees regarding cash withdrawal limits and the new Liquor & Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018. Coming into effect today are some changes resulting from the Liquor &

STRIP-DOWN PUNCH-UP SIDE-SHOW

Two men have been convicted over their roles in a drunken fight turned strip-show outside a Wollongong pub. CCTV footage (below) shows the events of a Wednesday night outside the Grand Hotel, on 24 May last year, beginning with a

THE OXFORD FREEHOLD GOING CONCERN LISTED

The freehold concern of the thumping Oxford at Bathurst has come to market, with every angle and upside on a main road of the western capital of racing. The original Oxford is a two-storey brick and timber tin roof classic

O’KEEFES HOTEL: LEGEND IN A LOCAL

Classic Launceston local O’Keefes Hotel has come to market, offering a classic country pub operation with an eponymous local reputation. Stalwart of the Launceston pub game Mike O’Keefe enjoyed many a year and many a beer with locals and tourists

MERIVALE BRINGS THE QUEEN TO THE BEACHES

Merivale has opened the reinvention of its former Papi Chulo in Manly Wharf, unveiling Cantonese concept Queen Chow. The venue is headed up by the duo behind Queen Chow Enmore, Patrick Friesen and Eric Koh, offering a classic neighbourhood Cantonese