Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

TABCORP BOOSTS SKY FOR VENUES WITH EPL DEAL

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Tabcorp has penned an agreement with Optus Business to show English Premier League and the Fifa World Cup through Sky Racing, shaking up the soccer fan world in Australia. Optus secured the exclusive rights to broadcast (English) Premier League (EPL)

MERRY OR INTOXICATED … THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Distinguishing between merry and intoxicated, in hospitality. Sam Coffey In short, a person is intoxicated if: their speech, balance, behaviour or coordination is noticeably affected by the consumption of liquor. ‘Noticeably’ is the key word here, as therein lies the rub.

HUNT SNAPS UP OCEAN VIEW WHILST ON HOLIDAY

Posted on August 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Well-known publican Stephen Hunt has bought the Ocean View Hotel in an impulse deal that saw him prepare and take over the pub in just three days. Heading to Coffs Harbour with his boys for a rugby carnival, Hunt got

PUBS’ BIG HEARTS AND BIG LUNCHES MAKE BIG BUCKS

Posted on August 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

This week two leading Sydney pubs have joined forces with rugby ambassadors to generate funds and awareness for charities helping everyday Australians. W. Short Hotel Group again hosted its annual Bledisloe Cup Luncheon, for the Gidget Foundation, founded by Marty

ROYAL RICHMOND TO MARKET HERALDS RUSSELL RETIREMENT

Posted on August 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Mal and Debra Russell are parting with their Royal Hotel in Richmond, presenting a famished market one of the best gaming opportunities to date this year. The Royal Hotel occupies a generous 1,760sqm block on the prominent corner of main

THE LIBRARY SALE COLLECTS $4.6m

Posted on August 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Perth institution The Library has changed hands for the first time in 34 years, the freehold going concern fetching $4.6 million. Entertainment Enterprises have owned the two-storey freestanding venue in Northbridge since 1983, purchasing it as Hannibal’s nightclub. The group

BEERMO TO BRING GIRLS AND MOUSTACHES IN PUBS IN MOVEMBER

Posted on August 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Stomping Ground has teamed up with Movember to get women involved in the celebrated moustache-twirling antics of the month-long awareness and fund-raising in the name of men’s health. While Australian men have a lingering reputation for stoicism in the face

GAMING EXPO BREAKING ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Posted on August 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

The 2017 AGE is in full swing, with record attendance on the first day, 26 per cent more exhibitors, trips to Vegas and the prize awarded for this year’s Best Stand. Two days complete for the first year at the

MERIVALE GRABS COLLAROY ‘PAVILION’: HEMMES

Posted on August 14th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

Justin Hemmes says Merivale has strengthened its northern beaches “destination” portfolio with the $21m purchase of Mitchell Waugh and PHMG’s The Collaroy. Speaking with PubTIC, Hemmes explained how The Collaroy feels like an opportunity he has had before. “I think