Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

AINSWORTH TO SELL TO NEW AUSSIE PLAYER FOR $473m + OPPORTUNITY

Posted on February 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Nonagenarian father of Australian gaming Len Ainsworth has cashed out for around half a billion dollars to make room for a new big player in Australia and opportunity for AGT. After more than half a century in poker machines, the

VENUES COP ‘ATTITUDE TEST’ FROM LICENSING: SOLICITOR

Posted on February 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

As licensing regulations and their enforcement face the spotlight in NSW, the front line of the defence speaks of wasted resources and an “attitude test” applied to publicans. Speaking with PubTIC, specialist lawyer to the hospitality industry, David Sylvester of

QUEENSLAND LOCKOUT BILL SEES MPs SACRIFICE HOSPITALITY FOR REGIONAL JOBS

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Queensland’s minority government has rammed through its lockout agenda, with the Katter Party trading hospitality jobs throughout the State for its rural constituents. The day before Annastacia Palaszczuk’s minority government successfully introduced its Alcohol Fuelled Violence Amendment Bill to Queensland

SYDNEY LOCKOUT PROTESTS OFFER ‘SMART’ SOLUTIONS

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Sydney-siders gathered to protest the infamous trade restrictions and lockout laws that are being seen as the cause of a massive slump in the city’s hospitality scene and nightlife. Around fifteen thousand protesters, including hospitality business owners and staff, music

FUTURE UNCLEAR FOR TAPHOUSE GROUP NEW PUB

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The popular Star Hotel has closed in undisclosed circumstance after its purchase by the burgeoning Taphouse Hotel Group. The Star Hotel resides on a prominent corner at the entry to the town of Wauchope, just west of Port Macquarie. The

PREMIER RULES IRISH PUB CAN KEEP ITS ‘UNHEALTHY’ VINTAGE TOBACCO SIGNS

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Perth’s J.B. O’Reilly’s has won a victory “for common sense” as the Health Department dropped its action to force the removal of historic tobacco signs adorning the pub. Paul North, the owner of J.B. O’Reilly’s – “Perth’s Finest Irish Pub

CASINO CAPERS – WHERE THE BOUNDARIES END

Posted on February 19th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

As NSW’ northern neighbour slips into lockout purgatory, more voices emerge to question the role of casinos in the changing landscape. Further to the discussion in PubTIC Magazine’s latest edition, the exclusion of casinos from the lockout noose is poorly

“WE KEEP TO A SIMPLE RECIPE” – ALE TALKS LATEST PROFIT RESULTS

Posted on February 19th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

It’s business as usual and business is good at Australia’s largest pub landlord, which has just posted a rosy outlook and profit lift as it continues to “focus on quality”. ALE owns the freeholds to 86 properties, exclusively leased to

REKORDERLIG BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH MASSIVE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

Posted on February 19th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The brand that made cider a household name in Australia has launched a massive campaign to reach new heights in the hearts and minds of its primary demographic. Rekorderlig’s “Beautifully Swedish” legacy has evolved again, with a compelling, wordless tribute

BAYFIELDS BUILD BACKYARD ON PADDO PUB ROOFTOP

Posted on February 17th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Bayfield family has disclosed plans to build a backyard on the roof of their newly-acquired Paddo pub, the Light Brigade. Speaking to PubTIC, Bayfields Hotel Group general manager Kaine Bayfield says they are really keen to be the next