Events

POLITICS IN PUB VOTES NO TO BAIRD REFORM REFORMS

Posted on September 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Politics in the Pub came to Katoomba last weekend, with pundits debating the sense in the Baird Government’s decision to all but abandon prisoner rehabilitation through education. A packed house heard speakers on the topic of “Education Beats Crime” argue

PUBLICANS TURN TO HOTELS & HASHTAGS

Posted on August 31st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Pub Innovation parlay took place yesterday in the Amora Riverwalk Hotel, presenting ‘What’s next for your business? to innovatory publicans in attendance. The event was a follow-on of the successful Pub Evolution meet in Bendigo earlier this year –

GAMING EXPO SETS RECORD AGAIN

Posted on August 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) concluded for 2016 yesterday, setting a new record for attendance reflecting the buoyancy of the industry. Over 2,500 hospitality industry representatives attended the first day, and by the end of the third day 6,813 people

LORD NELSON CELEBRATES MILESTONE OF PUB AND BREWERY

Posted on June 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
One of Sydney’s best loved and oldest pubs has celebrated its 175th birthday, and legacy as a brewer of craft ales. The Lord Nelson is said to be the oldest continuously licensed hotel in Sydney, built by pardoned convict made

DIAGEO “STANDS WITH” INDUSTRY TO HELP REVIVE SYDNEY

Posted on May 23rd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
As Sydney languishes under the weight of lockouts and trade restrictions, Diageo recently assembled a brains trust to discuss the city’s revival and plans for moving forward. The world’s largest drinks manufacturer has an unrivalled perspective on alcohol consumption and

BREW FESTIVAL HITS MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY THIS MONTH

Posted on May 2nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The 2016 Great Australian Beer (& Cider) SpecTAPular will take place this month, with the obligatory expanded line-up of events set to entertain Melbourne and Sydney beer lovers. Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Hall will host GABS 20-21 May and the Australian