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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

VENUES FAILING LOW-VISION ATTENDEES

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Vision Australia reports that many people with low vision often receive poor treatment from venue staff and security, with focus group data showing attendees often leave events early – if they attend at all. While those in the focus group

BAYFIELDS’ BLOCKBUSTER CHARITY LUNCHEON

Posted on November 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Bayfield Hotel Group has achieved a record total in its fight for the Children’s Cancer Institute, at the 25th-anniversary Trade Luncheon. Over the past 25 years the austere Trade Luncheon has grown to become one of the most significant philanthropic

O’HARA GROUP WALKS THE TALK

Posted on October 8th, 2025 by Jane Louise
This year, O’Hara Group’s twelve venues from across Sydney, Port Stephens and Illawarra got behind STEPtember – a workplace fitness challenge created by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Despite it being their first time competing in this challenge, the group placed in

STUDY QUANTIFIES SOCIAL VALUE OF LOCAL PUBS

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
British pubs and publicans have been central to their local communities for centuries, providing a welcoming space that meets social needs and fosters strong community connections. Similarly, Australian pubs – especially in regional towns and suburbs – serve as important

PARKVIEW TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER

Posted on September 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The freehold investment of the soon-to-be-vacant Parkview Hotel in Alexandria is headed for the auction block, marking yet another new chapter for the infamous inner-city pub. Image: Australian National University, Noel Butlin Archives Located around four kilometres south of the

PHMG STEPS UP AGAIN FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES

Posted on September 10th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Public House’s seventh Annual Ladies Luncheon was held this month in support of the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, Sydney. This year the event was supported by Merivale, held in its Coogee venue Mimi’s, and raised an astounding $800,000.

PUBS INSTALLING PHONE BOXES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Posted on June 30th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Coffs Hotels have joined the local Rotary and Australian charity DV Safe Phone to help collect unused mobile phones, for victims of domestic and family violence. DV Safe Phone collects, tests and repurposes discarded mobile phones, distributing them – with

PUBS THE PLACE TO STAVE OFF WINTER BLUES

Posted on June 27th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Research finds many people are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), particularly in the colder months, and pubs can play a role in helping stave off the blues through socialising. According to physiatrist and University of Tasmania adjunct professor Dr

ARKABA BACKS MEALS ON WHEELS’ BIG BRUNCH DRIVE

Posted on June 13th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Meals on Wheels South Australia has launched its annual fundraiser The Big Brunch Drive, with vital assistance from major sponsor the Hurley Group’s Arkaba Hotel. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise awareness and funds to ensure nutritious meals