BAR’S OPEN FOR 2015 CRAFT BEER AWARDS

The Craft Beer Industry Association has opened entries for its 2015 Awards, following continued growth in the sector and the success of its inaugural Awards last year. Representing the craft beer industry nationally, the CBIA says the Awards are a

TWO MORE PUBS FOR GROWING MELBOURNE PUBLICANS

The burgeoning Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has swooped on two more Melbourne pubs as it continues to optimise its portfolio. The Middle Park Hotel is just a couple of kilometres due south of Melbourne’s CBD, and the Newmarket Hotel is

MAINTENANCE DISPUTE CLOSES HERITAGE PUB

A contractual dispute over maintenance of a heritage-listed building has forced one of Adelaide’s oldest pubs to shut its doors. Leaseholder Glen Duncan is in the throes of a court hearing over outstanding rent and unattended repairs on the beloved

HOW TO DRINK MESSAGE WINS INNOVATION AWARD

Independent NPO DrinkWise has been awarded another top honour for its ground-breaking ‘How to Drink Properly’ campaign, with BRW praising the delivery and effects of its message. The BRW Most Innovative Companies Awards last Monday night saw the DrinkWise How

LALOR PARK JOINS LIST OF TOP GAMERS TO MARKET

The winning run of top gaming pubs continues with another coveted freehold going concern coming to market. Situated on a large block in the fast-growing district of Blacktown, the Lalor Park Hotel is likely to become a top-100 gaming venue,

RANDOM ACTS OF GLASS HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR CHANGE

Two random acts of violence in Sydney pubs last weekend highlight the need for further cultural education that violence is not acceptable in today’s society. Both incidents involved men injured through ‘glassings’ by strangers in seemingly unprovoked attacks. Last Sunday

SOBER DRIVERS WIN TRIPS TO THE PUB IN NORTH QUEENSLAND

Townsville Liquor Accord is working with local police to combat drink-driving, offering bistro vouchers to people blowing zero on a breath test. The initiative is part of Townsville Liquor Accord’s (TLA) “Who’s Des?” campaign – encouraging awareness of the need

EASTWOOD LOCKS IN RUGBY NIRVANA

The institutional bond between pubs and rugby continues, with hotel broker John Manenti taking the legendary Eastwood club to yet another Grand Final victory. [caption id="attachment_3407" align="alignright" width="277"] John Manenti[/caption] Himself the veteran of over 200 first grade games, playing