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DRUNK MAN STUCK ATOP PUB FENCE IS LAUGHING MATTER

Posted on June 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Video of a man stuck atop a pub fence in Scotland has emerged, with millions of viewers enjoying his explanation of the situation. The video depicts a seemingly intoxicated man, apparently caught on the iron lacework of a pub in

TILLEY SNAPS UP BALMAIN PUB GROUP’S GREENWOOD HOTEL

Posted on June 7th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A Sydney hotelier has crossed the bridge to buy Balmain Pub Group’s famous Greenwood Hotel for just over $10 million, with plans to carry on the tradition of the 1878 former church. BPG announced the sale campaign of its picturesque

SORRENTO’S HISTORIC THE CONTI CLOSES – TO BE REBORN

Posted on May 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After considerable controversy, Sorrento’s legendary Continental Hotel has closed – to be rejuvenated and reopened as part of a big redevelopment for the awakening seaside community. The imposing and picturesque Continental Hotel, dubbed The Conti, and the ‘essence’ of Sorrento,

INDUSTRY ICON MAX HITCHINS DECLARES SOCIAL WAR ON WAR

Posted on May 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Inspired by descendants destined to suffer the jetsam of an escalating world climate of human legacy and politics, the Hospitality Doctor, Max Hitchins, has teamed up with ophthalmologist Dr Frank Cheok for a social media war on war. Industry veteran,

HAPPY DAYS AND BIG WINS AT LAUNDY HOTELS

Posted on May 3rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Laundy Hotels have been especially hospitable of late, helping one industry newcomer into ‘paradise’ and making another a millionaire. Arthur Laundy’s operation took on the idyllic Tea Gardens Hotel in February of 2015, in partnership with Steve and Trish Rodgers

BAYFIELDS PUBS RUBY ANNIVERSARY REPUTE

Posted on March 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Bayfield family is celebrating its 40th anniversary in pubs, keeping up business as usual, fighting cancer and brewing ale. On 27 March this year it will be 40 years since the family took possession of the Dee Why Hotel,

CRAFT BEER ASSOCIATION LOOKS DOWN AS BIG NAMES EXIT

Posted on March 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The debate in Australia around ‘What is Craft Beer’ has taken a sharp turn, with the Craft Beer Industry Association (CBIA) effectively ousting brands owned and linked to major brewers. The CBIA yesterday announced a “membership reform agenda” that would

BREWERS ARE LIVING THEIR DREAM AT SALEYARDS HOTEL

Posted on February 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Chris Kirby-Ryan reports The dream began six months ago, when a group of investors got together to bring the Saleyards pub back to life. The Saleyards Hotel is located on the Bruce Hwy in Allenstown, three kilometres from the Rockhampton