The broader picture of the ongoing battle of live music emerges as The Hi-Fi venues go to market with high hopes. Administrators, Melbourne accountants Romanis Cant, has worked hard with multiple creditors, after an unresolvable debt with one put the operators of the three music venues into administration. Romanis Cant’s Simon Nelson told PubTIC that […]
One of the greatest things about the ever-shrinking global community is that as the tyranny of distance gets smaller, opportunities increase. Over a decade ago the British pub scene – largely under threat due to its over-supply of centuries-old and predominantly stale public houses – began a revolution that has become known as the ‘gastro
The West Australian opposition has come out in support of “common sense” in determining licensing issues, as authorities continue a ‘guilty until proven innocent’ approach. As international demand for Australian mining products slows, so too has the excitement over the so-called ‘boom’ that began two decades ago toward the end of the Keating Labor Government’s
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Brisbane entrepreneur and hotel legend Jason Titman, has taken on a challenge to walk the Inca Trek to raise money for the Mater Hospital. Former operator of successful Queensland venues including the Chalk Hotel, Regatta, Hotel LA, Scarborough and most recently Due East, Titman has also been on the board of the Mater Hospital since
Industry veteran and Hotels Have Hearts chairman Kim Maloney has been awarded for his dedicated community work with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM). Also Vice-President of the NSW branch of the AHA, Maloney was awarded for ‘Social Welfare’ after more than a decade of work and millions of dollars raised for the HHH charity,
It is a largely forgotten fact that the world’s modern law enforcement agencies were built upon the principle of ‘protecting people from crime’ and as a ‘visible deterrent’. The first modern, professional police force was Robert Peel’s “New” police, based on a strong, centralized, politically neutral body to detect and prevent crime that is answerable
The historically rich Queensland city of Ipswich sadly marked a new chapter in its narrative with the recent passing of local legend and stalwart pub professional, Norma Flannery. A commemoration of her life took place at Ipswich’s St Mary’s Church on Wednesday, with over 600 people packing the cathedral to honour the passing of the
Reflecting the Western capital’s coming of age as an international city, Perth licensee Andy Freeman recognises the market for sophistication in the mining State. Cutting his teeth in demanding establishments such as Marco Pierre White’s Titanic Bar in London, Freeman says he is “Always on the lookout for something that inspires” and finds something to
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Fashion company descendent and acclaimed pub innovator Justin Hemmes spoke exclusively with PubTIC, and lauded the virtues of the fine-dining revolution for the industry. It’s no secret the ‘Masterchef factor’ has had an influence on hospitality establishments in recent years, particularly those offering attractive meals and beverages. Making their bread and butter largely from budding
By Grant Shepherd It’s easy for a small business to think that a social media presence isn’t important. For someone unfamiliar with the subject, it’s hard to comprehend how a “hashtag” (#) could reach thousands of people in a second, or a Google+ review could revitalise a failing business. But it’s true… And if you
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