Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

FOR SALE WICKLOW CLOSING THE DOORS

Posted on June 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Armidale’s oldest licensed hotel, the Wicklow, is closing in lieu of a buyer, as winter and hard times set in. Originally known as the Armidale Hotel, it was the first licensed establishment in the New England region, occupying a large

MORE VIBRANCY REFORMS KICK IN

Posted on June 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Important changes to NSW liquor laws ushering the next round of vibrancy reforms will commence on 1 July, to further support the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors. Last year the NSW Government introduced its 24 Hour Economy

CYBERWARDENS INITIATIVE HELPS AGAINST RISING CYBER THREATS

Posted on June 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

CyberWardens is a $23.4 million government program designed to assist small Australian businesses in protecting against cybercrime. Beginning last year, the three-year initiative aims to help small businesses build cyber resilience. It is a timely resource. The vast majority of

VGCCC PUNISHES TABCORP AND 13 VENUES

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has handed gaming giant Tabcorp penalties of more than $370K and is pursuing venues involved, over the case of an autistic teenager perpetrating a 17-month betting spree. After enquiries revealed a 17-year-old placed bets at more than a

BELEAGUERED BENDIGO: SIGN OF THE TIMES

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Hospitality operators are feeling the pinch like never before, seeing insolvencies surpassing pre-COVID levels and climbing, and more publicans giving up the game claiming post-pandemic burn out. After its record lockdowns, Victorians were dealt another blow with the cancellation of

OPTUS SPORT KICKS OFF UEFA EURO 2024 COVERAGE

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Optus Sport has begun exclusive broadcast of UEFA EURO 2024, sharing the audience with partner brands, available for showing in venues. From 15 June, viewers have been watching Europe's elite teams and players in action, heading toward the prestigious Henri

FEROS TO MAKE A SPLASH IN SHELLHARBOUR

Posted on June 14th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Feros Group are the new custodians of the stunning Ocean Beach Hotel in Shellharbour, with king of the south Chris Feros declaring “big plans” for the seaside site. Built 1929, the Ocean Beach Hotel is an expansive open plan beachfront

HOTELS HAVE HEARTS RETURNS WITH A VENGEANCE

Posted on June 14th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Hotels Have Hearts (HHH) has surpassed $5 million in donations after the gala dinner in Sydney raised a record $850k to help tackle homelessness. Almost 600 guests filled the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel Sydney last week to raise

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