AVC ROLLS OUT ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’

Australian Venue Co has announced another on-trend initiative, partnering directly with Afterpay to offer customers access to the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ phenomenon.   Afterpay is a leading provider in the BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) space. It’s popularity with

BUNDY SAYS ‘DON’T FORGET YOUR LOCAL’

Helping Aussies and pubs into summer, Diageo and Bundy are both innovating and suggesting “Don’t Forget Your Local”.   The latest instalment of Bundaberg Rum’s $11.5 million Raising the Bar program to help licensed venues recover from COVID-19 is a

VICTORIA RE-EMERGES AS VAX RULES CLARIFIED

Melbourne returns to life today after 77 days of its sixth lockdown, encountering some confusion over the COVID rules on vaccination. This week Victoria surpassed 70 per cent of people over 16 having received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

CALEDONIAN FALLS ON THE COVID SWORD

The licensee and employees of the self-proclaimed “freedom” Caledonian Hotel have been repeatedly fined and the pub now closed for breaching public health orders. In a post on social media more than a week ago, the Singleton pub vowed to

ARE YOU READY TO REOPEN?

Locked down pubs are preparing to burst open again and details are coming into focus on what operators need to know to prepare their business. The NSW Government has issued a guide to getting back to business, outlining the coming 3

COUNCIL THREATEN U-TURN ON OUTDOOR AREA

Merivale’s Vic on the Park is facing an about-face by Council, which is threatening to kill off its immensely popular COVID-response beer garden, in the former carpark. In response to encouragement to creating outdoor dining spaces to improve conditions brought

CUB’S STIRRING ODE TO THE PUB

Carlton & United Breweries has launched a campaign in support of pubs, reminding Australians of everything they’ve missed at their beloved watering holes. The ads focus on the things Aussies love about the pub, and their vital role in communities.

COURT RULING MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES

A ruling by the High Court has major implications for businesses with social media presence, making them responsible for potentially defamatory comments made by the public. Social media has revolutionised the ability for public-facing businesses to communicate with current and potential

SPORTIES’ RED CARD OVER POOR TASTE SIGN

Nick Daking – pub owner and local councillor – has faced harsh criticism for a dirty joke chalkboard sign outside his Sporties Hotel. The sign (below) was displayed last Friday, and quickly caused a stir, sparking a petition calling for

HOSPO CALLS TO ‘PUT A JAB ON THE MENU’

Some of the biggest names in hospitality have teamed up to implore Aussies to ‘Put A Jab on the Menu’ to help the industry get healthy again. The national Put A Jab on the Menu campaign is promoting people to