Author name: Jane Louise

NSW LAUNCHES ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK NEON MARKETPLACE

The NSW Government’s Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has created an Australian-first online B2B platform for venues, artists and players, called Neon Marketplace. A key component of the Office’s new 24-hour economy strategy, Neon Marketplace aims to facilitate collaboration between Districts – businesses, suppliers, performers and more – to support creating vibrant local districts. […]

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AVC CONTINUES THE CAPEX IN MELBOURNE

Australian Venue Co (AVC) continues to invest in Melbourne pubs, this time opening the Gardiner Hotel in Malvern while simultaneously unveiling its renovation of the Flinders Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula. Previously the old National Bank building, The Gardiner’s doors opened last Friday following a seven-month renovation to the 109-year-old building. Owned by Paul Tuddenham,

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BOOKING BOOST: QUANDOO AND RESDIARY DISH OUT A GAME CHANGING PARTNERSHIP

Two top reservation systems, Quandoo and ResDiary, have launched a world-wide first as they join forces to help boost the hospitality industry. The two systems have integrated to provide a comprehensive booking and management system, which will benefit both venues and customers alike, combining Quandoo’s marketplace with ResDiary’s Smart Table Management system. At this crucial

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KEESEY DOES IT: AUSSIE COUPLE TACKLES THE ULTIMATE PUB CRAWL

In 2019, a Queensland couple began the ultimate pub crawl, aiming to visit every single pub in Australia. Now, five years into their anticipated eight-year journey, Andrew and Ursula Keesey have visited over 2,900 Aussie pubs, averaging around three each day. The last pub visit, at time of writing, was the Dargan Hotel, which the

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MORETON HOSPITALITY MAKEOVER FOR TWO MORE ICONS

Last week restauranteur Ben Walsh announced the sale of Surf Parade venues Miss Moneypenny’s and Fat Freddy’s to Anthony Moreton’s Queensland-based group. The new owner of the multimillion-dollar venues, Moreton Hospitality, has likewise announced its plans for the two spaces, which are slated to open 1 December. Miss Moneypenny’s will be reimaged into a modern

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GLASS ACT: WALLOON HOTEL’S AMNESTY TO BRING BACK WAYWARD VESSELS

The Walloon Hotel in Ipswich has hit the headlines this week for declaring a 7-day “glass amnesty”. The 126-year-old pub, also known as the ‘Walloon Saloon’, put the call out to punters to return glasses. Owner Stewart Gibson posted the request on Facebook after getting tired of spending $200-$300 each week on replacements. “Dust off

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S HOSPITALITY SHINES AT 2024 AWARDS

This week the Adelaide Entertainment Centre played host to the 2024 AHA|SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence, with nearly 1,000 in attendance at the gala event. SA Premier, Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, told the audience he was delighted to help celebrate the winners. The Premier acknowledged the importance of these achievements as South Australia rises

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WHY EVERY PUB DA NEEDS A TOWN PLANNER AND LIQUOR CONSULTANT

Having a town planner and liquor consultant is essential when developing a pub’s site. Whether it’s creating a footpath dining space or turning a warehouse space into a pub, having someone who understands the process is critical. A town planner and liquor consultant can ensure a development is planned strategically, helping clients get the job

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