OLGR shakeup begins March

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

Hawkesbury’s Jolly Frog will be saved!

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

Think Instagram isn’t important? Think again

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,

Food is the new black

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

4Pines hoping to open beer-lovers pub within brewery

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

Pubs and foodies to Taste again in March

Another course of Taste is set to be served up in Centennial Park in March, with pubs well represented in the all-star 12-hatted opening line up announced this week. Joe Saleh and Colin Fassnidge’s legendary 2-hatted Four In Hand hotel

Another prime Melbourne freehold hits the market

The Bay Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula has come on the market, and is likely to attract more investment capital into the pub sector. Prominently positioned in the heart of Main Street, Mornington, the hotel freehold is tipped to bring

Choice puts weight behind choice in tap contracts

Consumer advocate Choice Magazine has weighed in on the ACCC investigation into tap contracts, suggesting consumers are being duped by international brewers posing as independent craft producers. While the ACCC investigation continues into claims that CUB (owned by SAB Miller)

Surry Hills pubs becoming more Brewnique

The owners of Surry Hills craft beer pubs the Keg & Brew and the Dove & Olive are ramping up their activity in the second annual Craft Beer Rising with a special collaboration they’re calling Brewnique. The one-off event will