Business & Trade

RATCHET TAX INCREASE ON BEER HITS 30-YEAR HIGH

Posted on August 5th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s ratcheting tax on draught beer has risen again, this time representing the biggest increase in more than three decades, prompting further debate amid economic constraints. The world has been experiencing uncomfortably high inflation post-pandemic, largely as a result of

EPA FINES PUB OVER NOISE LEVELS

Posted on July 15th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
EPA Victoria has fined a pub over $9k after management failed to comply with directives, following months of complaints. Having received public complaints regarding noise levels at Hotel Traralgon, also known as Ryan’s Hotel, in December 2021 the EPA issued

SHOULD PUBS REVIEW BANNING THE TATTOO?

Posted on July 6th, 2022 by Jane Louise
Pubs are under increasing pressure to reconsider often long-established bans on neck and face tattoos, as more and more Australians get inked. Hey Chica!, a Latin-inspired venue in Brisbane’s nightclub precinct, Fortitude Valley, has recently received widespread backlash on social

RAG & FAMISH FENDS OFF NOISY NEIGHBOUR COMPLAINTS

Posted on July 1st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
North Sydney’s historic Rag & Famish has been dodging daggers from noisy locals disgruntled about the pub renewing its government mandated outdoor trading area. During the pandemic, in light of the benefits of open spaces, North Sydney Council facilitated many

INSURANCE CAN STOP THE MUSIC

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Beyond the problems already faced by pubs in insurance, live music venues are experiencing their own crisis, as insurance providers skyrocket premiums or remove policies altogether. Operators are facing exponential increases to their premiums, while others report attempting to renew

IGLOOS RETURN TO AVC WINTER GARDENS

Posted on May 20th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co is bringing back its successful Winter Igloos at select locations on the east coast, offering couples and small groups an attractive escape from the cold. The ‘Winter Igloo Gardens’ at AVC pubs are a series of translucent

PATRON TRENDS FOR 2022

Posted on February 9th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A new study of more than 1,000 venues has identified the top hospitality consumer trends likely to continue this year. The survey of pubs, clubs and restaurants across Australia and New Zealand by ResDiary can provide some insight on how

KING FIGHTS OFF UNMASKED CONVOY

Posted on February 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
King O’Malley’s Irish pub has been beset with both bad and good reviews after a stoush with mask-refusing protestors brought about its closure over the weekend.  For the past week, a motley crew of protesters known as the Convoy to