The ubiquitous Carlton Draught continues to blur the lines between craft and big beer as ‘Fresh and Unpasteurised’ permeates all manner of pubs. Unpasteurised beer is not heated (to 70 degrees) during the brewing process, and its delicate nature is considered one of the hallowed grounds of beer production. One of the most wide-spread draught […]
The historic link between art and hotels turns a new page as the Arkaba Hotel hosts the glamorous launch of its Honours scholarship. Hurley Hotel Group owners Jenny and Peter Hurley have kick-started a program in support of the Adelaide Central School of Art that raises money for an annual scholarship. “Peter and I attended
The interim report released late last week by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has been widely misrepresented by the usual suspects in sensationalist media. Speaking today with PubTIC, a BOCSAR spokesperson was quick to point out that last week’s report is just an initial snapshot, and significant further research will be required to
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As plans for Sydney’s new airport at Badgerys Creek take off, the local pub has hit the market. Boasting a string of features including 30 well-appointed accommodation rooms, the Wallacia Hotel is positioned to capitalise on the massive influx of patronage both during and after the construction of the new airport. Recent reports have suggested
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Marty Short’s pub group has picked up a local favourite in Redfern as city fringe assets continue to emerge as the must-haves in a hot market. Spying the area’s steady development, the operators named in recognition of patriarch Warwick Short pounced on the Tudor Hall Hotel in an off-market campaign. The purchase, believed to be
A much-publicised instance of power-drinking could ironically link the Prime Minister’s flailing popularity with the de-demonising of the hospitality industry. Responding to encouragement from the crowd, PM Tony Abbott skolled a schooner of VB in Double Bay’s Royal Oak Hotel. Reviving the legacy of famous beer-skolling champion PM Bob Hawke, Abbott reportedly looked very pleased
Dormant for nearly seven years, the magnificent Palisade Hotel has sold to a private investor after a packed auction and vigorous negotiation. Located overlooking the Harbour Bridge and foreshore and $6 billion Barangaroo development, the Hotel has been closed since 2008 but recently enjoyed a massive refurbishment to capitalise on underlying property value. The “Jewel
One of Australia’s most remote and history-soaked pubs has reopened, with a new significance and “ground-breaking” ownership. Built in the 1890s, between Roebourne and Port Hedland in WA’s Pilbara region, the original Whim Creek Hotel was demolished in a cyclone before its tenth birthday. Early in the Twentieth Century, a steel frame structure destined to
The accolades continue for DrinkWise’s campaign that aimed to help educate youth on the perils of irresponsible drinking. ‘How to Drink Properly’ was launched in early 2014 and was awarded Silver at the 2014 Spikes Asia Awards in September. Last Friday it received Silver again, at the highly coveted APAC Effie Awards in Singapore. An
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International Game Technology continues to flex its muscles in the international gaming industry with the announcement of a massive merger and another milestone for Advantage Club. IGT – a world leader in gaming equipment – has joined with the largest lottery business in the world, GTECH. The collaboration sees a powerhouse of technology, innovative content
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