WAGGA PUBLICAN FACES CHARGES OVER TAB FRAUD

A publican has pleaded guilty in Wagga Local Court to two counts of fraud, regarding 22 TAB vouchers he issued himself and cashed to pay wages and bills. David Anthony Brace was manager at the Red Steer Hotel-Motel and Palm

AGE 2017 TO SEE MORE NEW

The Australasian Gaming Expo is about to return, for another bigger-than-ever year and to its home in Darling Harbour. Taking place in Sydney each August, the AGE (Australasian Gaming Expo) is by far the largest gaming event in the Southern

TILLEY SNAPS UP BALMAIN PUB GROUP’S GREENWOOD HOTEL

A Sydney hotelier has crossed the bridge to buy Balmain Pub Group’s famous Greenwood Hotel for just over $10 million, with plans to carry on the tradition of the 1878 former church. BPG announced the sale campaign of its picturesque

RETURN OF NEW FEDERAL HOTEL

Ipswich publican Craig Wise is reviving one of the area’s oldest pubs, bringing back an old name with a new look and feel. What was the Irish-themed Squealing Pig has returned to its former moniker of the Federal Hotel, under

UK PUBS SMACK AUSSIE NANNY STATE

Alcohol-soaked violence in pubs continues to be a major issue in the UK, drawing stark comparison to the comparatively mild incidents in Australia so often inflamed by scandal-hungry media. Last week, The Yenton pub in Birmingham hit the news again

COUNTDOWN TO ROCK’S RETURN AT LANSDOWNE

The encore performance of Sydney’s beloved live music haven, the Lansdowne Hotel, is set to take place in just over a week. Thursday 15 June will see the Lansdowne reopen, with three “secret” gigs, announced at 7pm for kick off

BUSY BRISSY PRENTICE PORTFOLIO FOR GRABS

Prominent publican Tony Prentice is cashing up in pursuit of a slower race, listing five thriving south-east Queensland freehold operations with a total of 119 EGMs. Headed to market individually in one line, the Prentice portfolio on offer consists of

BEVENS LIST LORDS HOTEL BEAUTY

A picturesque pub in tourism-booming Tasmania has come to market as the Bevens feel their work is done and it’s time for someone fresh to take over. The two-storey brick Lords Hotel in Scottsdale was founded back in 1911, and

PUBLICAN SPITS DUMMY AT PENDING WORKER PAY RISE

A social media “melt-down” by an Ontario publican puts perspective to employment priority differences between Australia and close cultural neighbours. Last week, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, announced major changes to pay regulations for the lowest-paid workers in the country

DRINKS INDUSTRY SHOW – NOW WITH MORE SPIRIT

The Drinks Industry Show is offering more to hospitality professionals, with a Spirit Tasting Masterclass adding to the seminar program at the upcoming free event, 26-27 June. The theme of this year’s Drinks Industry Show (DIS) is innovation, and this