Pub Relations

CUB’S STIRRING ODE TO THE PUB

Posted on September 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Carlton & United Breweries has launched a campaign in support of pubs, reminding Australians of everything they’ve missed at their beloved watering holes. The ads focus on the things Aussies love about the pub, and their vital role in communities.

COURT RULING MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES

Posted on September 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A ruling by the High Court has major implications for businesses with social media presence, making them responsible for potentially defamatory comments made by the public. Social media has revolutionised the ability for public-facing businesses to communicate with current and potential

SPORTIES’ RED CARD OVER POOR TASTE SIGN

Posted on September 13th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Nick Daking – pub owner and local councillor – has faced harsh criticism for a dirty joke chalkboard sign outside his Sporties Hotel. The sign (below) was displayed last Friday, and quickly caused a stir, sparking a petition calling for

HOSPO CALLS TO ‘PUT A JAB ON THE MENU’

Posted on August 23rd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Some of the biggest names in hospitality have teamed up to implore Aussies to ‘Put A Jab on the Menu’ to help the industry get healthy again. The national Put A Jab on the Menu campaign is promoting people to

COPING WITH COVID: DO WE NEED A RETHINK

Posted on July 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australia is facing a crossroads in the path out of COVID, with an increasing voice calling for a review of the policies in light of an evolving virus and global outlook. Last week, following the end of a fifth lockdown

TGA SAYS OK TO FREE DRINKS FOR THE VACCINATED

Posted on July 19th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s health watchdog, the TGA, has reversed its order banning free alcohol as an incentive for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, paving the way for beer-inspired shots in the arm. In early July, the Prince Alfred Hotel announced a

SURFERS PARADISE BANS PUB CRAWLS

Posted on July 7th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
A battle is being waged over the right to party, seeing venue operators and council wanting to end the infamous ‘pub crawls’ of Surfers, while crawl operators refuse to go quietly into the night. Licensees of the Surfers Paradise Licenced

FREE DRINK WITH A SHOT

Posted on July 5th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Prince Alfred Hotel is battling COVID uncertainty one arm at a time, offering a free drink to locals who get the jab. Rolling lockdowns have taken a huge toll on Melbourne hospitality, but the industry is still fighting, and

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