Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

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

FRIENDS COMPLETE 32-YEAR PUB CRAWL

Posted on October 23rd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Four friends recently finished perhaps Australia’s greatest pub crawl, taking 32 years to visit every Melbourne hotel. Stuart McArthur, Mick Stephens, Llewella Bates and Tim Dorgan attended teaching college together in 1980, and became regular Saturday night visitors to Carlton’s The Clyde.

“POKIE NATION” FAILS TO MAKE THE POINT

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Industry has dismissed the ABC’s high-profile “Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation” program as unbalanced and not credible, as the national broadcaster appears guilty of the same accusation it was trying to make. While research and commentary on gaming and gamblers seems to

GAMBLING RESEARCH AUSTRALIA PUTS PERSPECTIVE TO REAL HELP

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Gambling Research Australia has conducted the largest research program on self-help strategies and implementation in Australia, with important results for potential problems gamblers. The GRA’s study provides comprehensive descriptions and analysis of self-help strategies, within an Australian context. It cites

HISTORIC PUB QUIETLY GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Adelaide’s historic Maylands Hotel has gone into receivership, with specifics yet to be announced. Receivers Ferrier Hodgson have been appointed to manage the freehold going concern sale of the property on behalf of owner Ray Aoukar. The classic two-storey pub,

AUSSIE DESIGN SOOTHING GLOBAL WOBBLES

Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Sydney-based company Flat is fixing wobbly tables around the world, and the development of a wooden table and base brings new technology to old design. Founded in 2004, inventor Tony Pike developed a prototype and product using the ‘Patented Actuator