Pub Relations Archives - Page 9 of 31

ONLINE GAMING STILL ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

Posted on November 2nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Anti-gaming sentiment continues to focus on potential harm at venues, while little attention is given to the growing spectre – and potential usurper – seen in illegal online gaming, despite the failure of its prohibition. The Interactive Gambling Act of 2001

VICTORIA ROLLING OUT MORE CASH TO DINE AND PLAY

Posted on September 21st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

The Victorian government has launched round two of its program to get punters into venues, offering up to $125 refund on dining and entertainment bills. The new $25 million Eat, Play, Cash Back voucher scheme was launched this week, with

AVC OFFERS PATRONS THE PASS

Posted on August 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

Australian Venue Co is amplifying its reach with launch of its new customer loyalty App, tailor-made for the pub experience, called ‘The Pass’. The Pass is a custom-built loyalty and payments App that allows customers to order via mobile, and

MELBOURNE BARTENDER SACKED FOR REFUSING AND PISSING OFF NAZIS

Posted on August 12th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney

A young bartender at an Irish pub in Melbourne has been fired for standing up to a group of neo-nazi men, who threatened him with violence and allegedly extorted the pub for money. An Irish barman and another worker that

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