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 the goal of getting Victorians spending in pubs and restaurants and places of interest – […]
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 supply chain and labour disruptions as countries hunkered down. Linked to CPI, the biannual indexation
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 it advice on how to comply, and conducted repeated inspections. When the complaints continued, the
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 media after enforcing its blanket ban on face and neck tattoos. A 23-year-old Papuan Australian,
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 establishments, including the Rag, to operate an area outside on the pavement. The original scheme
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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 long-standing policies only for them to be cancelled. The Leadbeater Hotel in Richmond was recently
Australian Venue Co is bringing back its successful Winter Igloos at select locations on the east coast, offering couples and small groups an attractive escape from the cold. The ‘Winter Igloo Gardens’ at AVC pubs are a series of translucent domes. Adorned with twinkling fairy lights they are a winter wonderland escape, fitted with warm
A new study of more than 1,000 venues has identified the top hospitality consumer trends likely to continue this year. The survey of pubs, clubs and restaurants across Australia and New Zealand by ResDiary can provide some insight on how businesses can capitalise on the desires of patrons in 2022. Standout results include: The average
King O’Malley’s Irish pub has been beset with both bad and good reviews after a stoush with mask-refusing protestors brought about its closure over the weekend. For the past week, a motley crew of protesters known as the Convoy to Canberra have gathered in the nation’s capital, setting up camps and disrupting governmental affairs, spouting
Industry associations are joining pubs and clubs in calling for relief from the ratcheting tax on draught beer, as businesses attempt to recover from the impacts of COVID. A campaign fronted by the National Australian Hotels Association, along with Clubs Australia and the Brewers Association, is rolling out around the country, starting in Queensland this
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