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HARRINGTON COMMUNITY DUCK RACE MAKES A SPLASH

Posted on May 8th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Following the success of the Harrington Hotel’s Australia Day celebrations, Hunt Hospitality identified an opportunity to further strengthen community engagement through another major event at the popular venue. The Australia Day program had attracted record attendance, with activities such as

VICTORIAN PUBS UNITE FOR FIRST-EVER MATES DAY

Posted on May 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Over 250 Victorian venues will be stepping up this Friday, 8 May, to participate in the inaugural ‘Mates Day @ Your Local’, an initiative driven by the Australian Hotels Association Victoria (AHA (Vic)). Mates Day @ Your Local aims to

FEROS GOLF DAY RAISES $90K FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Posted on March 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Chris Feros’ Hotel Group has raised a generous $90k at its latest annual Charity Golf Day, held on 20 February this year at Barden Ridge Golf Course. Now in its thirteenth year, the Group’s inter-pub golf competition evolved from a

FROM FOOTY TIPS TO FARM AID: ALH DOUBLES DOWN

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group (ALH) is not only looking to improve the pubgoer experience this year but will once again be meaningfully supporting the wider community. To improve the patron experience, ALH has created a strategic partnership with digital

REILLY GROUP FOSTERING A FRIEND IN GLEBE

Posted on December 24th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Ray Reilly’s growing partnership operation has brought the mateship back to the Friend in Hand, by focusing on the appeal for locals and on old-fashioned hospitality. The Friend In Hand (FIH) is one of Glebe’s oldest pubs, established 1857. For

VENUES FAILING LOW-VISION ATTENDEES

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Vision Australia reports that many people with low vision often receive poor treatment from venue staff and security, with focus group data showing attendees often leave events early – if they attend at all. While those in the focus group

BAYFIELDS’ BLOCKBUSTER CHARITY LUNCHEON

Posted on November 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Bayfield Hotel Group has achieved a record total in its fight for the Children’s Cancer Institute, at the 25th-anniversary Trade Luncheon. Over the past 25 years the austere Trade Luncheon has grown to become one of the most significant philanthropic

O’HARA GROUP WALKS THE TALK

Posted on October 8th, 2025 by Jane Louise
This year, O’Hara Group’s twelve venues from across Sydney, Port Stephens and Illawarra got behind STEPtember – a workplace fitness challenge created by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Despite it being their first time competing in this challenge, the group placed in

STUDY QUANTIFIES SOCIAL VALUE OF LOCAL PUBS

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
British pubs and publicans have been central to their local communities for centuries, providing a welcoming space that meets social needs and fosters strong community connections. Similarly, Australian pubs – especially in regional towns and suburbs – serve as important

PARKVIEW TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER

Posted on September 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The freehold investment of the soon-to-be-vacant Parkview Hotel in Alexandria is headed for the auction block, marking yet another new chapter for the infamous inner-city pub. Image: Australian National University, Noel Butlin Archives Located around four kilometres south of the