Events

GAMING EXPO SET TO REAL

Posted on August 7th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The special-edition 30th anniversary Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) begins in less than a week, set to be another biggest-ever event, with enhanced benefits for attendees. The first-ever AGE took place in 1990, occupying just one hall of the Sydney Convention

INAUGURAL BOGAN FEST FINDS ‘WINNERS’

Posted on July 19th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The inaugural Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival took place on the weekend, with Parkes’ Cambridge Hotel joining Forbes’ Post Office Hotel, the Condobolin Hotel and the Railway Hotel in Bogan Gate for sweat-stained heats and finals. Dressed-up wannabes listlessly clutched warm

SHORT’S BEER CLUB AT THE AUSSIE

Posted on June 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
W. Short Hotel Group has launched Beer Club in its crafty brew mecca the Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks, building on the pub’s reputation and dedication to the boutique beverage trade. The Australian’s “Wish You Were Beer” Club will

MERIVALE HALF-ISH PRICE HAPPY HOUR DRINKS UNTIL EOFY

Posted on May 31st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has marched back into half-ish price drinks at all its bars – kick-starting tonight, and every day throughout June, offering Sydneysiders a reason “Just Because…”. Justin Hemmes’ expansive hospitality portfolio is offering 49 per cent off all cocktails, spirits,

HOTEL HARRY SEES STARS IN VIVID COLLABORATION

Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Hotel Harry has announced the continuation of its musical collaboration with Sydney’s acclaimed Vivid Festival, furthering the event’s goal and juxtaposition of art, technology and commerce The spectacular showcasing of Sydney that is Vivid will return for its 11th year

VB’s SHOT TO AUSSIE SPIRIT

Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Victoria Bitter is charging a glass and into the hearts of Aussie battlers, giving away free beers at 287 venues to “everyone ready to get on with the job of making Australia a better place”. Draught stalwart around the country,

AGE: GAMING PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE

Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Four months out from its 30th birthday, the GTA notes 92 per cent of exhibitors at the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) offering every other thing in hospitality except gaming. Back for another milestone, the annual AGE is indisputably the best

PUBS FEELING THE HEAT AS PRICES PLUMMET

Posted on February 1st, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Continued scorching, thirst-inspiring weather across the country has prompted continuation and even expansion of pubs offering discounted and free beer as the temperature rises. Last summer the ever-active Abbotts Hotel in Waterloo launched its grace-saving Beer-O-Meter to huge local acclaim,

HO HO FARMER’S HOTEL TO DO SANTAS ON A BUS

Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Farmer's Hotel at Vacy is mustering its own Christmas celebrations, marching to the tune of Santas in kilts and seeing how many of the jolly fellas it can pack onto a double-decker bus. Proprietor Dr Maurice Harden is part

THE GLENMORE PRESENTS THE ALTERNATIVE TO SILLY SEASON

Posted on December 19th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Marty Short’s The Glenmore is jumping on the festive wagon, presenting a party for all the non-Christmas people of the world – Festivus, For the Rest of Us! From the Latin, Festivus, meaning ‘jovial’ came an alternative to the oft