Events

ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST PUB BAND – AGAIN

Posted on June 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise
New South Wales’ search for the ultimate pub band is on again, with $15K and more up for grabs. The AHA NSW Rockin’ the Puburbs comp has reinvented itself with a new format and prizes aimed at pushing the winner

EXPLORING EUROVISION’S GLOBAL APPEAL

Posted on June 4th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
One of the most appealing forms of entertainment is music, and live music especially holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Whether you’re physically present or simply watching it on TV, the atmosphere is unlike that of any other

SPUD SPOTLIGHT: INTERNATIONAL POTATO DAY NEARS

Posted on May 23rd, 2025 by Jane Louise
The humble potato will be centre of attention next week, when the second annual International Day of Potato is celebrated on 30 May. The United Nations (UN) National Assembly created this day in recognition that potatoes are “much more than

NEW FOOD AND HOSPITALITY ‘SUPER EVENT’

Posted on April 16th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
All-new hospitality super event Food & Hospitality Week is launching in Melbourne in May, inviting industry professionals to discover the tastiest ingredients, game-changing equipment and innovative technology. Set to take place at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 18 -

MOON DOG’S WILD WEST BIRTHDAY BASH

Posted on April 11th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Melbourne craft beer doyen Moon Dog is celebrating a year at its Wild West brew-pub, throwing a dog-style birthday bash. Founded in 2010 by brothers Josh and Jake Uljans and school mate Karl van Buuren, the tenacious craft beer brand

PUBS MAKING STEAK GREAT AGAIN

Posted on April 9th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Four western Sydney pubs have hit back at the tariffs imposed on Australian products, supporting farmers “the best way they know how” – by slashing the price of (T)Rump Steaks. The American President last week announced widespread and widely criticised

STORM-DODGING HOTEL STEPS UP AGAINST SUICIDE

Posted on March 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The windswept Northern Rivers Hotel is putting on a Lunch with your Mates event, aiming to increase awareness of the startling rate of suicide in Australia and battles around men needing help. Scheduled for Friday, 4 April, the four-hour event

GAMING EXPO TO BEGIN IN BRISBANE

Posted on February 26th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The Australasian Hospitality and Gaming Expo (AHG) will begin in two weeks and gaming manufacturers IGT and Ainsworth are pumped to show off the new wares. Set to take place in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 12-13 March, the

BACKYARD BREW-TIFUL: MELBOURNE’S SUBURBAN OASIS

Posted on November 13th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
A new pop-up is set to take Suburban Melbourne to new heights of culture. ‘The Backyard’, a combined effort from iconic venue The Suburban and popular craft brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co, opens Friday, 15th November, just in time for