Clyde Mooney

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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

IMPRESSIVE JAMESON CAMPAIGN PAINTS AUTHENTICITY

Posted on May 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The world’s No.1 Irish Whiskey has launched a high-impact campaign throughout the eastern capitals, championing its ‘crafted authenticity’ and claim to being fearless. Pernod-Ricard in Australia has engaged Apparition Media, in association with Vizeum and Posterscope, for a series of

BALMAIN TOWN HALL HOTEL SOLD BUT SAVED

Posted on May 12th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Balmain Pub Group has confirmed its sale of Balmain’s Town Hall Hotel, and the new owner confirmed he will be mixing things up. After some speculation, particularly that of the Mayor of (the former) Leichhardt Council, Darcy Byrne, heralding the

THE TROUBLED GREYHOUND IS GONE

Posted on May 12th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Despite last-minute attempts by Port Phillip Council to save it, in the wake of public outcry, St Kilda’s iconic 164-year-old Greyhound Hotel is currently being demolished. Built in 1853, the Hotel has been through a number of transformations, renovated in