Police in Sydney’s inner west are investigating the latest in late-night pub robberies involving four men, armed with machetes and axes. Ashfield Police confirmed to PubTIC they are investigating a connection between the robbery last night at a pub in Earlwood and one in Petersham a week earlier with an almost identical MO (modus operandi). […]
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Superbowl 50 took place in San Francisco today and packed pubs across the country, as Americana hospitality continues to infiltrate popular culture in Australia. Big screens in every state simulcast the American grand final live from the USA, attracting fans of the big-budget NFL (National Football League) into pubs unusually early for the 10:30am ESDT
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The NSW Government has announced it will continue a freeze on new licences in Sydney’s CBD and Kings Cross, ahead of the review it will begin this month into Sydney’s controversial and increasingly unpopular ‘lockout’ laws. Keeping the gate locked, lest the bolted horse actually return, NSW Deputy Premier and Justice Minister Troy Grant told
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In the true spirit of community, a determined family of patrons have banded together to save their local pub – by buying it. As the weary owners of the almost one-hundred-year-old Bolgart Hotel seek a graceful retirement from the rigours of pub operation, a town faces the loss of its heart and hub. Locals for
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A man has been charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after glassing another patron at a Newtown hotel on Wednesday evening. NSW Police reported that two men became involved in an altercation in the beer garden, resulting in one being struck in the face with a glass, causing serious cuts
Albury-grown group Armada Hospitality continues expansion of its successful boutique beer pubs, and has launched a competition to bolster its motto of: great beer – whatever the source. The Beer DeLuxe chain began in Melbourne’s Federation Square in 2012, as the Albury-based group saw opportunity for a ‘deluxe’ beer menu model championing the best in
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The crazy tale of husband and wife hoteliers badgered out of business has ended with “new blood” courtesy of a helping hand from karma and some NRL players. After more than a decade owning and operating Drake’s Lunatic Hotel, Desley and Bob Kane had suffered seven years of systematic harassment by unidentified enemies. Persistent rumours,
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Tabcorp continues to morph to meet the changing market, announcing a new partnership and profit results in transformation. The ASX-listed Australian gaming giant released its half-yearly results yesterday, which spoke mostly of profits down due to capex and restructure in light of changing markets and opportunity. Results stating Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) were down
The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls for a national solution to stop the bleeding. Statistics on pedestrian numbers and surveys were gathered at more than 50 locations throughout the CBD, Kings Cross and surrounding areas, including
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Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the land of superbly slow-cooked meats, the American South. Riding the wave of popularity for this
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