SUNRISE SESSIONS BREW A NEW SOCIAL TREND

Last month, Lewis Land Group’s The Komo hosted a unique event early one Saturday morning. The Moreton Bay venue collaborated with MilkLAB for an exclusive and unconventional event offering free plant-based coffees along with a live DJ set – starting

VENUES PUSH BACK AGAINST LAX PARENTING

While laws vary across Australia, the rules regarding minors in licensed premises are strict. Both the licensed venue and the supervising adult have responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. The venue must strictly prevent minors from being

FUEL CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON HOSPO

Australians may soon be looking at higher dining costs, with a possible five per cent surcharge at pubs, restaurants and cafes arising from the soaring cost of fuel. Fuel prices have surged in Australia due to the war in the

TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS

New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the

NEW NATIONAL SEAFOOD LABELLING LAWS TAKE EFFECT IN JULY

New seafood labelling laws will come into effect from 1 July this year, requiring hospitality venues serving seafood to inform customers of the food’s origin. In late 2023, Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia voted unanimously to proceed

PUB+ REVEALS AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE PUB FAVOURITES

ALH Hotels’ hospitality rewards program pub+ recently released data settling the great Aussie debate: what is Australia’s top pub meal? Just eighteen months from launch, pub+ has hit the one-million-member mark. Data from the program revealed what meals and drinks

THE GULLY FINED OVER ETHANOL BURNER ACCIDENT

SafeWork SA secured a $250k fine against an Adelaide hotel this month after a worker suffered severe burns to more than 80 per cent of his body while refuelling an ethanol burner. On 13 March this year, the South Australian

ELEPHANT BRIDGE HOTEL SALE COMES WITH RESIDENT GHOST

The historic Elephant Bridge Hotel, one of Victoria’s oldest continuously licensed regional pubs, has just hit the market. Meticulously restored, the bluestone hotel has served locals, farmers and travellers for 184 years in the tiny town of Darlington, 194 kilometres

GUINNESS WINS OVER THE LADIES AND GEN Z

Tuesday saw record numbers of Australians raising a glass of Guinness to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The stout, previously considered a classic ‘old man’s drink’, has now become Australia’s favourite dark beer, rising in popularity year on year. Guinness was