Business & Trade

RAG & FAMISH FENDS OFF NOISY NEIGHBOUR COMPLAINTS

Posted on July 1st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

INSURANCE CAN STOP THE MUSIC

Posted on June 22nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

IGLOOS RETURN TO AVC WINTER GARDENS

Posted on May 20th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

PATRON TRENDS FOR 2022

Posted on February 9th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

KING FIGHTS OFF UNMASKED CONVOY

Posted on February 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

NEW VISA REG’S HELP STAFF CRISIS AS NSW EASES COVID RULES

Posted on November 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Government has announced key changes to international border arrangements and working visas, as New South Wales further eases restrictions. This week brought news that Federal rules on Australia’s borders change from 1 December, welcoming back international students, skilled

AVC ROLLS OUT ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’

Posted on November 1st, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has announced another on-trend initiative, partnering directly with Afterpay to offer customers access to the ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ phenomenon.   Afterpay is a leading provider in the BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) space. It’s popularity with

BUNDY SAYS ‘DON’T FORGET YOUR LOCAL’

Posted on October 25th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Helping Aussies and pubs into summer, Diageo and Bundy are both innovating and suggesting “Don’t Forget Your Local”.   The latest instalment of Bundaberg Rum’s $11.5 million Raising the Bar program to help licensed venues recover from COVID-19 is a