Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

SUSPICIOUS HEIST AT THE RED COW

Posted on June 29th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

A troubled hotelier is appealing for help to find the thief who stole $30k in a suspicious early Sunday morning break-in at regional local the Junee Hotel. Around 4.15am on 21 June CCTV captured a man pacing the footpath outside

BRISBANE’S FOX REVIVED AS THE TERMINUS

Posted on June 29th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Hotel Terminus has made a triumphant return to South Brisbane, courtesy of the Ghanem brothers’ large-scale remodelling of the former Fox Hotel. Fish Lane has become one of Brisbane’s pre-eminent dining precincts and the reopening of the Hotel marks

OXFORD OF PETERSHAM RECEIVER SALE

Posted on June 26th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Renowned inner west watering hole the Oxford Tavern of Petersham is being sold as a blank canvas through receivers and managers. The landmark pub is set on an expansive 734sqm corner at the intersection of New Canterbury and Crystal Roads,

MERIVALE MAKES MOVES ON THE BARRACKS

Posted on June 26th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

After a period of consolidation, trailblazing Merivale has won bidding for a former RSL site in the Sydney CBD set to complement existing ambitious plans. The multi-level property formerly known as The Barracks at 5-7 Barrack St, previously home to

REDCAPE COLLECTS THE ARTHOUSE

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Ben McBeath’s colourful Arthouse Hotel operation in the Sydney CBD has been sold to MA Financial Group’s Redcape Hospitality. The handsome two-storey sandstone former gallery, set prominently in The Galleries retail precinct on Pitt Street, was redeveloped as a hospitality

GANLEY SCALES A TREE TO REVIVE THE CASTLE

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Acclaimed Melbourne publican Liam Ganley has emerged plans in hand, after a six-month battle with council, for a major rejuvenation of the rescued and beloved Windsor Castle Hotel. Ganley Group managing director Liam Ganley came to Australia in 2011 to

INSOLVENCIES SURGE AMID ECONOMIC DISRUPTION

Posted on June 22nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

In the past two financial years insolvencies in Australia have climbed dramatically compared to pre-pandemic levels, disproportionately affecting small and medium businesses such as hospitality. The post-pandemic business in Australia is battling change across multiple areas, seeing increases in interest

WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS

Posted on June 22nd, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.

DOUGHERTY LEGACY WELCOMES WELCOME

Posted on June 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Culminating a history that stretches across more than a century and multiple generations, the stalwart Dougherty family have passed their beloved and historic Clocktower Hotel to Marty Short and partners as Welcome Hospitality. The family and extended connections have owned

THE TRIVIA QUESTION EVERY PUB SHOULD BE ASKING

Posted on June 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

New cost modelling from one of Australia's most popular trivia operators suggests it’s not whether a venue can afford to run a trivia night, but what it is costing them if they don’t. Data compiled by Pub Trivia Australia (PTA),