Clyde Mooney, Author at PubTIC

LAUNDYS ADD ASHMONT INN IN WAGGA

Posted on January 21st, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

After nearly half a century of ownership, the well-regarded Mathot family has sold its Ashmont Inn Hotel in Wagga Wagga to a Laundy-O’Hara partnership. Established in 1978, the Inn has been held ever since by the family, comprising Johanna and

GUILDFORD GONE IN AN ERA LOST

Posted on January 21st, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The future of the last pub standing in the once thriving Victorian gold rush town of Guildford is in doubt, as the Family Hotel succumbs to accumulated debt. Chinese gold mine in Guildford. Image: Wikipedia, Richard Daintree The frenetic Victorian

LYONS CATCHES HOWLONG

Posted on January 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Buoyed by recent accolades, decorated regional hotelier Ash Lyons has grown the collection with purchase of Adam Drabarek’s prominent Howlong Hotel. Howlong, with local population of around 2,500 residents, is recognised for its Murray River frontage, acclaimed golf course

RICHARDS ON PARK FINED OVER GAMING BREACHES

Posted on January 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

The licensee of the Webster family’s divested Richards on the Park Hotel in Canley Vale has been handed the ‘maximum financial penalty’ for operating EGMs during the mandatory shutdown. Liquor & Gaming NSW conducted an investigation of the Hotel, finding

NEW GEN Z DAWN AT FRIDAYS

Posted on January 19th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney

Signature’s American-style Melbourne party venue (TGI) Fridays has again ushered in a new look, aiming to attract teetotaler Gen Z customers. The US institution TGI Fridays launched in Australia in 1995, in South Yarra. Imperium Group took over operations in

WHY YOUNGER MEN ARE DITCHING THE PUB FOR ONLINE

Posted on December 24th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Research into the preferences of Gen Y and Gen Z Australian men has found more now tending to socialise or gamble online rather than with mates at the pub. The results suggest traditional nights out are being forsaken in favour

REILLY GROUP FOSTERING A FRIEND IN GLEBE

Posted on December 24th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Ray Reilly’s growing partnership operation has brought the mateship back to the Friend in Hand, by focusing on the appeal for locals and on old-fashioned hospitality. The Friend In Hand (FIH) is one of Glebe’s oldest pubs, established 1857. For

VIBRANCY CONCERNS HIT GALLAGHER’S HUNTER’S HILL

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The disconnect between the state government’s ‘Vibrancy’ initiatives and other stakeholders has reared again, as Patrick Gallagher joins the trove of publicans pushing for expanded trading. Gallagher Hotels purchased Art Deco classic the Hunters Hill Hotel (HHH), the only pub

STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT: WHAT PATRONS AND INDUSTRY WANT

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

The inaugural State of the Industry Report (SIR) has been unveiled by the Australian Hotels Association (Vic), citing extensive research on what consumers want from pubs and society. The SIR outlines the social and economic contribution of pubs and hotels

ARTEMUS AND FELONS’ MORE AT MANLY WHARF

Posted on December 8th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney

Felons has finalised its harbourside home at Manly Wharf, marking the milestone of its broad offering brew-pub in a three-day celebration. One of Australia’s most innovative Brewing Co’s, the opening of Felons Barrel Room and installation of its new onsite