MERIVALE’S PLAN TO REVIVE SYDNEY

Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have

GOVT TROTS OUT LATEST LOCKOUT REVIEW PR EXERCISE

The NSW government has announced its latest ‘review’ into Sydney’s stifling lockout laws, likely to continue the tradition of finding new reasons to justify misplaced reasoning that has cost the city and businesses tens of billions. The popularly termed ‘lockout’

TIPS FOR NEGOTIATING BETTER JV PARTNERSHIPS

By Sam Trattles Sam Trattles The key to successful partnerships is to first look inward, then step up to the negotiating table. Here are five areas of focus to help channel your thinking, so you know where you have flexibility.

LAUNDY’S MARSDEN BREWHOUSE DRESS REG’S LAMPOONED

Pub king Arthur Laundy and his massive new Marsden Brewhouse are back in the headlines and the talk of the greater west, after outraged locals took offense to the (new) dress regulations. The $45 million pub-brewery is the result of

ALH’S ROYAL OAK BANS 72-YEAR-OLD FOR SHORTS

ALH’s Royal Oak Hotel is the subject of commentary suggesting the world has “gone mad” with political correctness, after a 72-year-old regular was banned for commenting on a staffer wearing shorts in a heatwave. Leonard Lee is a retired screenwriter,

ALH GAMING WOES WORSEN

Woolworths-backed ALH is facing fresh allegations out of an investigation on many of its NSW venues by Liquor & Gaming, as its ASX-listed landlord faces a slump in half-yearly profits. The NSW regulator has been investigating over 50 pubs operated

NTIA ACTION PLAN GAINS MOMENTUM AT LANSDOWNE

New South Wales MPs, City of Sydney councillors and representatives from hospitality, music and cultural sectors including Solotel CEO Justine Baker gathered at the Lansdowne to discuss: What will it take to revitalise and restore Sydney's nightlife and grow our

ABAC NOT LAUGHING AT BREWERY DRINKING MEME

By Emma Castle Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) regulators have upheld a complaint against a Twitter meme created on behalf of Geelong-based Southern Bay Brewery Co. ABAC is arguing that the meme (pictured) is promoting binge drinking and has argued

REILLY CRUCIFIED OVER STAFF PAY GAFFE MUCK-RAKING

Inner west stalwart Ray Reilly is battling a tsunami of criticism of his group and himself, following a muck-raking article in News.com.au claiming “ongoing and systematic” wage theft from minimum wage workers. Monday’s story – sensationally headlined “Sydney pub empire