Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

MOMENTO RESTRUCTURE APPOINTS DAVID CLIFTON CEO

Posted on June 14th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Eyeing its increasingly complex future, the Colosimo family’s Momento Hospitality has announced the appointment of David Clifton as its new chief executive officer, effective from 3 June. Momento has expanded to become a leading force in Australian hospitality, and it

ROCHE DIVESTING HARRIGAN’S CALYPSO BAY

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Roche Group, owned by rich-listers the Roche family, is offering up the very large-format Irish-themed Harrigan’s Calypso Bay, as they focus on next steps and investments closer to their NSW base. Found around 20 minutes from the Gold Coast, and

CARGO REIGNITES WITH RENO AND NEW LOOK

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

AVC has triumphantly returned Sydney nightlife icon Cargo to King Street Wharf, following a comprehensive four-month renovation, nearly 24 years since its debut. The waterfront institution, known for its Wharf-side beer garden and legendary club nights, now boasts a fresh

RUOK? ADDRESSES HOSPITALITY MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Mental health issues in the hospitality industry have been an ongoing issue for many years, and with recent events ranging from the pandemic to economic changes, it has continued to be a cause for concern. The economic cost for Australian

LAUNDYS SEE THE LIGHT

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Arthur Laundy and family have emerged as the successful buyers of the Bayfields’ iconic Light Brigade Hotel of Paddington. Crowning the intersection of Paddington-Woollahra since the 1880s, the three-storey pub boasts two street frontages, over Oxford St and Jersey Rd.

QHA AWARDS HONOUR HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Over 1,500 guests gathered to celebrate the finest in Queensland Hotels at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) State Awards for Excellence recently. This year’s awards were presented by QHA President Richard Deery along with many other leading industry heavyweights at

CHEF SUES ALH OVER FREEZER SLIP AND FALL

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

A chef of Highfields Tavern is suing Australian Leisure & Hospitality for compensation over a claim he slipped on ice in the freezer and seriously injured his shoulder. Larry Owen McPaul alleges the pub’s owner, ALH Group, failed in its

MELBOURNE’S CARRINGBUSH CLOSES IN SIGN OF THE TIMES

Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The beloved Carringbush Hotel, a fixture of inner Melbourne, closed its doors Sunday, 2 June, succumbing to the escalating costs plaguing the hospitality industry. Co-owner Liam Matthews revealed the sobering news, pointing to the exorbitant expenses hitting pubs, bars, restaurants,

MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: HEDGING THE INFLATION BET

Posted on June 5th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The Fair Work Commission has announced its decision, and minimum wage and award wages will increase in Australia by 3.75 per cent, from 1 July, Australia’s economic outlook is improving, but challenges remain. After considering a range of factors, the