Clyde Mooney

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DODGY $50 NOTES IN POKIES POINT TO SCAM

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Bundaberg publicans have experienced a spate of ‘doctored’ $50 notes, pointing to a suspected counterfeit scam. The notes, found in poker machines, have had the clear hologram section cut out, which may be intended to add realism to counterfeited notes

BEER SORCERY BUILDING MOMENTUM IN NEWTOWN

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Solotel’s The Bank held the semi-final of its popular “Whichcraft” beer events, with three finalists to battle for the title during the upcoming Sydney Craft Beer Week. Held in the craft beer haven Uncle Hops, which has occupied The Bank’s

JAMES SQUIRE RELEASES ON-TREND ALE FOR SUMMER

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The category-leading James Squire has released a new beer in time for summer, tapping into ongoing data on the ever-growing popularity of craft beer. The James Squire Summer Ale “The Swindler”, produced by Lion’s Malt Shovel Brewery, continues the brand’s

ANOTHER COMISKEY PUB DOMINATES QHA AWARDS

Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The list of Queensland’s best and brightest hotels has emerged, with Comiskey Group’s incredible new mega-venue taking several awards including the top honour. Open just four months, Sandstone Point Hotel is the follow-up to Robert Comiskey’s award-winning Eatons Hill Hotel.

ROYAL EXHIBITION TO SHOW REAL ESTATE MARKET STRENGTH

Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
A prominent city fringe freehold going concern has come to market, with a range of potential upsides likely to test market potential. The Royal Exhibition Hotel is in the heart of Surry Hills, adjacent to Central Station, and significantly, outside

HOTEL ACCORD CALLS TIME ON HAPPY HOUR

Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria’s Kingston Precinct has revealed its Liquor Accord to address binge drinking, with venues signing on to manage drink promotions. The launch was announced by Moorabbin Superintendent Bruce Wemyss, who flagged the Accord’s mandate to discourage marketing the “rapid consumption

GOVT WAGERING REVIEW MUST INCLUDE POKIES

Posted on September 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA is amongst those calling for online poker machines to be included in the Government’s review into illegal offshore betting. [caption id="attachment_1749" align="alignright" width="213"] Stephen Ferguson, AHA National CEO[/caption] Speaking to PubTIC, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National CEO Stephen

VICTORIAN PLANS FOR PRECINCT-WIDE BANS ON PATRONS

Posted on September 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Licensed venues in Victoria’s Brimbank district are joining with police to get tougher on antisocial behaviour. A number of hotels in the suburb of Sunshine have joined local police to form the Brimbank District Liquor Accord, which could see patron

BARRING NOTICES UP AS VIOLENCE DROPS

Posted on September 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Violent incidents in Western Australia continue to drop, but barring notices continue to increase as police and venues crack down on antisocial behaviour. Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan has reported a continuing increased focus on use of WA’s barring notices as

BROTHERS RESURRECT PHOENIX HOTEL WITH BIG SMALL PLANS

Posted on September 25th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Brothers Alex, Will and Andrew Cooney have taken on the beleaguered Phoenix Hotel – with plans to reinvent the baby of the Paddington pub scene. With a new pared-back décor and trendy share-style menu more like that of a boutique