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SA PUBS PUT MATESHIP ON THE MENU

Posted on August 12th, 2026 by Jane Louise
South Australians are being encouraged to get back to the local this August, with over 110 pubs across the state joining forces for SA Cheers Together. Running from 1 to 31 August, the month-long initiative from the Australian Hotels Association

PUBS ARE THE CRITICAL THIRD PLACE

Posted on July 22nd, 2026 by Jane Louise
On any given fortnight, one of Sydney's inner-west pubs transforms into something unexpected. The beers are still flowing, but it's glue sticks, patterned paper and bursts of laughter that take centre stage as strangers gather around to create, chat and

GOLD FM LAUNCHES ‘SAVE OUR PUB’

Posted on May 22nd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Across Australia, local pubs continue to play a vital role in bringing communities together. From country towns to city suburbs, they’re the places where stories are shared, friendships are formed and milestones are celebrated. As these venues navigate changing habits

BALMAIN ROZELLE PUB TRAIL CELEBRATES LOCAL HISTORY

Posted on May 20th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The Balmain Rozelle peninsula is inviting locals and visitors to rediscover one of Australia’s most historic pub districts this winter through the Balmain Rozelle Heritage Pub Trail. The self-guided trail connects twenty heritage venues across a walkable three kilometre stretch,

LAUNDY’S MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER TOPS $80K

Posted on May 15th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Laundy Hotels has contributed more than $80K to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation following two large-scale Mother’s Day fundraising efforts designed to support research and increase awareness around the disease. This year, the group transformed one of the industry’s busiest

HARRINGTON COMMUNITY DUCK RACE MAKES A SPLASH

Posted on May 8th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Following the success of the Harrington Hotel’s Australia Day celebrations, Hunt Hospitality identified an opportunity to further strengthen community engagement through another major event at the popular venue. The Australia Day program had attracted record attendance, with activities such as

VICTORIAN PUBS UNITE FOR FIRST-EVER MATES DAY

Posted on May 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Over 250 Victorian venues will be stepping up this Friday, 8 May, to participate in the inaugural ‘Mates Day @ Your Local’, an initiative driven by the Australian Hotels Association Victoria (AHA (Vic)). Mates Day @ Your Local aims to

FEROS GOLF DAY RAISES $90K FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Posted on March 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Chris Feros’ Hotel Group has raised a generous $90k at its latest annual Charity Golf Day, held on 20 February this year at Barden Ridge Golf Course. Now in its thirteenth year, the Group’s inter-pub golf competition evolved from a

FROM FOOTY TIPS TO FARM AID: ALH DOUBLES DOWN

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group (ALH) is not only looking to improve the pubgoer experience this year but will once again be meaningfully supporting the wider community. To improve the patron experience, ALH has created a strategic partnership with digital

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