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WHEN THE LOCAL IS A LIFELINE

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
While the Australian Government recognises October as ‘Mental Health Month’, 10 October is officially recognised globally as World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the two objectives for World Mental Health Day are to raise awareness

DRAWING IN CROWDS WITH SMART TECH

Posted on May 30th, 2025 by Guest content
From Digital Distractions to On-Premise Action: Drawing In Crowds with Smart Tech While entertainment resides in the palm of your hand, publicans throughout Australia confront an ever-increasing challenge: how to put bottoms on seats with customers stuck on their devices.

SONNEL EMBRACES INCLUSIVITY THROUGH SPORT

Posted on November 13th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The newly rebranded Sonnel Hospitality is breaking new ground in Sydney’s sports and hospitality scene with an initiative amplifying inclusivity through a focus on women’s sports and events. ‘Her Sport, Her Bar’ (HSHB) aims to make sports bars welcoming, inclusive

THE GOBLIN DRESSES UP

Posted on October 23rd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Past, regular and future patrons of the intrepid Wobbly Goblin have been put on notice, with the Stockton pub posting a strict new dress code that many struggle to comprehend. Located in the English precinct of Stockton-on-Tees, over the weekend

POWER FAMILY BUILDING BEEFY REPUTATION

Posted on February 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The bitter-backed Power family is looking to capitalise on its success at the Norman Hotel with trademark of its famous boast of being the “worst vegetarian restaurant”. Named in honour of Queensland Governor Sir Henry Norman, who served from 1888

BLUES SCORE IN TEDESCO’S CAMDEN

Posted on May 29th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Lion and Tooheys have today unveiled another weapon in the pending State of Origin series, opening the Tedesco Inn in Camden, in tribute to the collective teamwork underpinning the success of the Blues. In celebration of the upcoming 2023 State

AVC OFFERS PATRONS THE PASS

Posted on August 19th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co is amplifying its reach with launch of its new customer loyalty App, tailor-made for the pub experience, called ‘The Pass’. The Pass is a custom-built loyalty and payments App that allows customers to order via mobile, and

VIVID OFFERING GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT FOR VENUES

Posted on February 28th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s most spectacular light and entertainment show wants hospitality venues to ‘Shine a light’ on their business during Vivid 2022. Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, and the largest light festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

MAN CONQUERS KHARTOUM BADASS BURGER

Posted on May 3rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Many have tried to conquer the Khartoum Hotel’s now famous five-kilo Burger Challenge, but none had made it until a very hungry man finished and went back for more. The Khartoum Hotel in Kitchener, just south of Cessnock, launched its

ANOTHER BIG STEP TO GET ‘EM IN

Posted on February 5th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A quintessentially Australian pair of items has joined the unmistakably Australian venerable list of big things, in the pursuit of greater tourist appeal for the otherwise unfamous town of Calen. Found a leisurely 56 kilometres north of Mackay or more