Clyde Mooney

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DUCK INN TO MAKE SPLASH WITH NEW OWNER

Posted on May 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
  As Sydney freeholds continue to sell like hotcakes, a private investor has landed the deeds to Chippendale’s Duck Inn. Tucked into Chippendale’s Rose St, a stone’s throw from Sydney University, the Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen is a popular

BILL & SAM BUY EXCELLENT ALFRED

Posted on May 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Sydney stalwart publican Bill Smith has teamed up with Sam Smith to buy ‘locals pub’ the Alfred Hotel, in city-fringe Camperdown. Established in 1939, the Alfred was originally the Grose Farm Hotel, built in Art Deco style with curved walls

ANTI-SLEAZE PROGRAMS POPPING UP IN PUBS

Posted on May 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Increased awareness of the issue of sexual harassment has given rise to initiatives in licensed venues around the world, aiming to let venues assist the innocent. Several such initiatives have begun in Australia, following the lead of UK and the

SORRENTO’S HISTORIC THE CONTI CLOSES – TO BE REBORN

Posted on May 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After considerable controversy, Sorrento’s legendary Continental Hotel has closed – to be rejuvenated and reopened as part of a big redevelopment for the awakening seaside community. The imposing and picturesque Continental Hotel, dubbed The Conti, and the ‘essence’ of Sorrento,

MAN ACCUSED OF PUB BRAWL DEATH OF TEENAGER BAILED

Posted on May 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has downgraded the murder charge and granted bail to the man accused of killing teenager Patrick Cronin with a punch to the head, in a brawl in Windy Creek Hotel. Justice Karin Emerton has been hearing the

GAMING REGULATOR RAIDS WAREHOUSE, SEIZING 35 EGMs

Posted on May 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Liquor & Gaming has seized 35 gaming machines from a warehouse in south-west Sydney. L&G inspectors are investigating the possible illegal possession and sale of gaming machines by a licensed technician and seller. The recent seizure is part of

HEINEKEN RELEASES NO-ALCOHOL BEER

Posted on May 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Heineken is again responding to global trends, with the release of a specially-brewed no-alcohol beer. The all-new Heineken 0.0 was launched last weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix, with an integrated marketing campaign and tagline ‘Open to All’ – based

HOTEL PATRONS EVACUATED AMID ‘TOXIC GAS’

Posted on May 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Fitzroy’s Perseverance Hotel was evacuated in the early hours of Sunday morning, when around 20 patrons were overcome by a “toxic gas” on the dancefloor. Police were already in attendance at Dixon Group’s nightclub Perseverance, responding to a report of

TAMWORTH LOCOMOTIVE TO HIT THE ROAD

Posted on May 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
One of Tamworth’s workman’s pubs has hit the market, as owner Matthew Zell seeks to free time for his other hotels and businesses. The large-format Locomotive Hotel occupies 2,500 m² just off the Oxley Highway in Tamworth, unsurprisingly, adjacent the

HISTORIC TABLELANDS’ TARALGA HOTEL TO AUCTION

Posted on May 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After just 12 months and a partial renovation, the Norfords will soon part with their elegant Taralga Hotel via auction. Brad and Rob Norford purchased the pub with expectations of operating it for at least five years, but sadly ill