Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

57-YEAR BUILDER OPERATORS CALL LAST DRINKS

Posted on June 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The baton has passed on a southern Sydney landmark pub, as its builders and six-decade operators “end an era”. The Durkin family built the Jannali Inn in 1958, and have run it ever since. The building includes retail space and

COUNCIL LEAPS TO SAVE “HISTORIC” BRISBANE HOTEL

Posted on June 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

An historic Brisbane pub has been spared the wrecking ball, with Council jumping in with a protection order. St Patrick’s College bought Shorncliffe’s Seaview Hotel last year, closing the pub business with plans to use parts of the property for

NINTH YEAR IN FESTIVAL STATE SHOWS PUBLIC THIRST FOR CRAFT

Posted on June 17th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Back for its ninth big year – South Australia’s Beer & Cider Festival at the Arkaba Hotel continues to pioneer, in the home State of fine beverages. Originally started by a somewhat precocious marketing manager, as a spin-off of the

NATIONAL HOTEL COURT RULING OPENS DOOR AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

<TEXT> A hotel in Western Australia has won a landmark Supreme Court battle that could bring a new level of accountability to liquor regulators around the country. Karl Bullers purchased the National Hotel in Fremantle as a ‘vision project’ and

AUSSIE START-UP TIPPED TO “DISRUPT” MOBILE PAYMENT SYSTEMS

Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

As mobile phone technology continues to reinvent so many aspects of life, Australian start-up Clipp has attracted a large investment that will help take its innovation to the next level. The ASX-listed Mobile Embrace (MBE) has paid a little over

TOUGH NEW DUI LAWS BRING INSTANT IMPOUND

Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Tough new laws starting 1 August will see all drivers in Victoria with BAC readings over 0.1 lose their licence – plus their vehicle for 30 days. Having gained bipartisan support, the new laws include cancellation of the offender’s licence

THE SHEAF GROWS A NEW LEAF

Posted on June 15th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The big girl of Double Bay has grown, launching today its new designer Garden Bar for late-night listening and dining pleasure. The Golden Sheaf has been a cornerstone of the eastern suburbs since the 1920s, and the fairy-lit indoor/outdoor space

PUB FAMILY(S) SWOOP ON FEROS’ PANANIA HOTEL

Posted on June 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

A well-backed up-and-comer has grabbed Feros’ Panania Hotel in a hot market deal worth nearly $15 million. Following a sustained effort to find a complementary venue for his Top 5 gaming pub, the Railway Hotel in Lidcombe, Mark Malloy has

CRAZY VENDETTA FORCING LUNATIC HOTEL TO CLOSE

Posted on June 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Owners of the hub of Drake, the Lunatic Hotel, are about to wind up the business after years of systemic harassment by unknown enemies. Having run the hotel for over a decade, Desley and Bob Kane have experienced over seven

PUB GRUB FOR BOGANS – HEARTBREAKING

Posted on June 12th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

As the standard of pub grub continues to rise around the country, one Melbourne pub has hit back with the “bogan burger”. Featuring a steak, atop a chicken schnitzel, along with bacon, an egg, beetroot, tomato, pineapple, cheese and a