Clyde Mooney

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SPEW SINKS – NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on October 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
At least one British venue is reviving the near-forgotten practise of public purging, with specialised flushing vomit sinks installed into its toilets. Drawing on the tradition of spittoons – the usually brass receptacle commonly found in the early 20th century,

MPs TO VOTE DOWN LOCKOUT BILL

Posted on October 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Independent MP Billy Gordon has come out against the controversial plan for State-wide lockouts in Queensland, announcing plans to team with two Katter Party MPs to veto the bill. The State election in January saw Queensland Labor vow to address

EXCHANGE HOTEL CHANGES HANDS BETWEEN PUBLICANS

Posted on October 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Well-loved Goulburn pub the Exchange Hotel has sold to an established local publican, as regional assets continue to attract attention amid waning supply in Sydney. Built in 1872, the Exchange is one of the oldest pubs in the area and

AUSTRALIAN BREWERY POPULARITY GROWING OVERSEAS

Posted on October 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Sydney’s Australian Brewery (AB) is getting closer to its goal to be Australia’s internationally recognised craft beer brand, with big success and exports in 2015 and even more slated for 2016. Located in Rouse Hill, the Brewery forms part of

CRAFT BEER AWARDS TOAST TASTES OF THE FUTURE

Posted on October 26th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The Craft Beer Industry Association’s awards night took place last Friday, with the big winners emanating from both east and west. The star of night was Western Australia’s rebellious family-run operation, Feral Brewing Co, which offered judges its sour brew

NEWMARKET SALE OPENS DOOR TO MELBOURNE MARKET

Posted on October 26th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Just two months after the leasehold business was sold to the booming Dixon Hospitality, Gerry Ryan’s Melbourne pub group is offloading the Newmarket Hotel freehold. Situated on a generous 1,000 m² block in bustling St Kilda, the hotel underwent an

SANDSTONE POINT RODEO BUCKS TREND

Posted on October 26th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The pride of Moreton Bay kicked up its heels recently, with an all-bucking rodeo for an all-day family entertainment event. Open just five months, the Sandstone Point Hotel has already stunned the critics, dominating the recent QHA Awards for Excellence

LAUNDY SYNDICATE BUYS LONG JETTY PUB

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A Laundy-led syndicate has bought the Central Coast’s Long Jetty Hotel, indicating the increasing market for strong regional assets. Over three rounds of “hotly contested” negotiation between several parties, the group comprising Arthur Laundy, Sean O’Hara and Lee Green bought

REGULATOR BROADENS REVIEW INTO MANDATORY ID SCANNERS

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
OLGR is conducting a review into Kings Cross’ mandated ID scanners, ahead of the statutory review of the ‘lockout and last drinks’ legislation, due to take place February, 2016. Announced in the Office of Liquor Gaming & Racing (OLGR) newsletter

BRISBANE PUB BRAWL PROMPTS CALLS FOR MANDATORY SENTENCING

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Five men have been charged following a brawl outside Brisbane’s Boundary Hotel on Sunday night in which two police officers were assaulted and injured. Police were called to the corner of Boundary and Jane Streets shortly after midnight, after the