Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

IRIS GROUP’S LANDMARK BONDI HOTEL SET FOR $17m MAKEOVER

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

One of the country’s busiest pub groups has revealed plans for a massive redevelopment of its “County Bondi” landmark. The Cock n Bull – aka the Grand Hotel – could see a medium-rise development in Iris’ trademark style, with retail,

SURFAIR’S UP AS SUNSHINE PROPERTY GROWTH CONTINUES

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

As the Sunshine State property market continues to heat up, the popular Surfair Beach Hotel is testing the waters. Like the other eastern States, Queensland is experiencing major development, particularly in areas that benefit from the booming tourism industry and

GABS HOTTEST 100 BEER LIST FOR 2016 SHOWS ‘EVOLVING’ TASTES

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australia Day saw the countdown of the iconic Triple J Hottest 100, and the 2016 instalment of the increasingly essential GABS Hottest 100 list of craft beers in Australia. The diverse list is a window into the ever-changing preferences of

GAMING EXPO ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST

Posted on January 29th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The Gaming Technologies Association has announced dates for this year’s Australasian Gaming Expo, which is set to be yet again one of the world’s largest gaming technology events. Set to showcase over 200 exhibitors across 17,000+ square metres of the

LEGAL COMMITTEE HEARS WIDE-SPREAD CONDEMNATION FOR LOCKOUT LAWS

Posted on January 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

In a few weeks Queensland’s government will put forward proposals for State-wide lockouts and trade restrictions – despite mounting evidence and calls to not cripple the hospitality industry. A travelling parliamentary committee is conducting hearings into the upcoming legislation proposal,

LICENSEE AND STAFF PUNISHED FOR BREACHES

Posted on January 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

An OLGR sting has brought about convictions and fines for licensing breaches for the licensee and a bartender at the New England Hotel. Inspectors from the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (OLGR) conducted a covert inspection of the Armidale

TICKET TO BREW

Posted on January 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Amid emerging experts in everything from tastebuds to taxis, international judge, celebrated brewer, lecturer, author and beer boffin Neal Cameron ponders the perils of enthusiasm versus expertise. So you go to a restaurant, and whilst perusing the menu you

IRIS BUYS ‘PROJECT’ PARRAMATTA HOTEL FOR $38m

Posted on January 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Iris Group has kicked off 2016, purchasing a Parramatta hotel “as a development” for $38 million. Located a stone’s throw from Rosehill Racecourse, the Mercure Parramatta boasts 165 rooms atop a bar, recreation and function spaces. The Australian implied Iris