Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

Greyhound racing under scrutiny amid blooding scandal

Industry and Government bodies have been quick to distance themselves from the spotlight on Australia’s greyhound racing industry in the wake of Monday’s Four Corners expose. The national broadcaster opened a hornet’s nest amongst animal rights groups and citizens alike, displaying secret surveillance footage of prominent greyhound racing figures participating in barbaric practices. Video showed […]

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Crime down 56 per cent, Police objections still rising

Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

The AHA WA has come out in support licensed venues’ struggle to keep authorities satisfied, as the State’s Police continue their campaign of whip-cracking. Speaking to PubTIC, AHA WA CEO Bradley Woods relayed some of the discrepancies between Police objections and the reality of an industry trying to take on its new role as WA’s

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WA Police licencing objection irrelevance exposed

Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

West Australian small bars will be bikie-free thanks to the objections of the State’s Police department, which continues to involve itself in matters of obvious community concern. Tropical Life P/L has been granted a small bar licence in Mosman Park, with intentions to operate a 120-capacity room offering “jazz, blues, soul and cocktail music from

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Hemmes sued over bashing by ivy security guards

In the Courts / Clyde Mooney

The patron that was the subject of the case against ivy bouncers for bashing him in the hotel’s basement is now suing Justin Hemmes and his companies. In the early hours of August 28, 2011, 19 year-old Nicholas Barsoum was evicted from Merivale’s ivy after a minor altercation. He shortly returned with a group of

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OLGR shakeup begins March

Licensing / Clyde Mooney

The NSW OLGR has backed up its new regulatory reshuffle, issuing a warning that changes including Liquor Act reforms, targeted compliance and enforcement, and the contentious risk-based licensing fees. Beginning 1 March, the changes introduced through the Liquor Legislation Amendment (Statutory Review) Act 2014 will commence, offering new flexibility for brewers and distillers and a

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O’Brien suing former Ettamogah Pub for being ‘crooked’

In the Courts / Clyde Mooney

One of the most identifiable pubs in Australia is under trading threat in the Federal Courts, with Southern Equity wanting it shut down until it bears no resemblance to the Ettamogah brand. In 1994 Leigh O’Brien’s Southern Equity purchased the Ettamogah brand and concept, made famous by the late Kenneth Maynard’s popular cartoon series, The

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Hawkesbury’s Jolly Frog will be saved!

Changing Times / Clyde Mooney

Sitting dormant and fire-torn at the entrance to Windsor township, the Jolly Frog looks set to come back to life as Hawkesbury Council takes it under its wing. Vacant for the past three years, the historic pub was gutted by fire a year ago and has become the subject of local consternation, with residents torn

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Think Instagram isn’t important? Think again

Pub Relations / Clyde Mooney

By Grant Shepherd A picture is worth a thousand words. This old adage has never been more relevant than today, especially when it comes to social media. It has been proven in many studies that no matter what the platform, social updates with images are far more successful than simple text. This means that as

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Food is the new black

Bush Telegraph / Clyde Mooney

One of the greatest things about the ever-shrinking global community is that as the tyranny of distance gets smaller, opportunities increase. Over a decade ago the British pub scene – largely under threat due to its over-supply of centuries-old and predominantly stale public houses – began a revolution that has become known as the ‘gastro

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4Pines hoping to open beer-lovers pub within brewery

Open & Closed / Clyde Mooney

Top Sydney brewer 4 Pines is hoping to open a crafty pub within its Brookvale brewery, to serve up tasty beverages, brewery tours, great meals, and the atmosphere that has become synonymous with the brand in Manly. 4 Pines opened its original brew-pub in Manly in 2008, and a few years ago expanded with a

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HPI KEEPS THE FAITH

WINDSOR’S HISTORIC TATE’S TO MARKET

WHY EVERY PUB DA NEEDS A TOWN PLANNER AND LIQUOR CONSULTANT

GREEN LIGHT ON GREENROOF

INGLEWOOD HOTEL TAKES OFF

FELONS BREWING CO MAKES A SPLASH AT MANLY WHARF

Author name: Clyde Mooney