ANZAC DAY PROMOTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY DUBBED POOR FORM

As millions of Australians yesterday commemorated the ANZAC tradition and retrospection, there were some licensed venues unaware or unsympathetic to its respectful use. The ANZAC Act of 1921 is specific in not allowing any use of the word in relation

FERAL BRAND GOES WHOLE HOG ON STUNNING SHORT FILM

Perth’s Feral Brewing has shown why it is one of Australia’s leading craft beers by releasing a video – representing everything about the Feral brand bar the wet stuff. The family-owned independent brewery was founded in 2002, vowing to be

EATONS HILL HOTEL VERY PLEASED TO GET ITS HUGE COW BACK

Australia’s biggest pub is very pleased to have its prize giant cow Bessy returned, after she was recently abducted by cattle thieves. Eatons Hill Hotel was gearing up to once again bring “the Country to the City” with the sixth

DESTINATION NSW LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR STATE’S BEST

All fans of NSW regional experiences are being invited to upload pictures and videos to promote the State’s diversity and hospitality, in a new initiative by Destination NSW. Domestic tourism within Australia continues to grow, aided by the unfavourable international

TEEN BEATEN OUTSIDE COFFS PUB NOW CHARGED

UPDATE: The teenager seen in a video being assaulted by a security guard outside a Coffs hotel has been charged by police with multiple offenses. Video emerged on social media and 7News showing an 18-year-old man being struck by a

HEMMES CALMS STORM OVER TATTOOED SOCIALITE DENIED AT COOGEE

Merivale found itself the centre of a media storm this week, after socialite Gordana Poljak was refused entry by an overzealous doorman due to her gratuitous tattoos. The tattoo queen champions her decorative ink and operates a business combining the

COOPERS APOLOGY MAY BE TOO LITTLE TOO LATE

Coopers opened a hornets’ nest with its acknowledgement of the Bible Society’s 200th birthday – but now apologises profusely for offending liberal-minded citizens in favour of marriage equality. By offering to commemorate the charitable Society’s bi-centennial with a congratulatory message

RANDALL’S PADDO BESOTTED BY PAULINE PUNDITS

Industry veteran Neil Randall has tasted the stench of politics in response to an event by One Nation at his Paddington Ale House. Billed as an electioneering promo, with Pauline Hanson set to shout free pizza and a beer for

INTOX ON-PREMISE: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Australia’s tightening focus on social harms related to drug and alcohol use are forcing stricter controls that rely on unqualified workers to make what is almost a medical diagnosis. When it comes to assessing the level of ‘intoxication’ of an

PUB PROMOS SEE THE HAPPIEST HOURS

Pub promoter The Happiest Hour is seeing increasing success with its innovative partnerships with venues and services, pushing the buttons of socially active city-siders. The Happiest Hour (THH) is a smartphone app and website that engages people interested in new