The Craft Beer Industry Association has opened entries for its 2015 Awards, following continued growth in the sector and the success of its inaugural Awards last year. Representing the craft beer industry nationally, the CBIA says the Awards are a chance for brewers to “showcase the continual improvement” of products, and benchmark themselves against the […]
The burgeoning Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has swooped on two more Melbourne pubs as it continues to optimise its portfolio. The Middle Park Hotel is just a couple of kilometres due south of Melbourne’s CBD, and the Newmarket Hotel is in adjacent St Kilda, both on Port Phillip Bay. Speaking to PubTIC, DHG director Mike
A contractual dispute over maintenance of a heritage-listed building has forced one of Adelaide’s oldest pubs to shut its doors. Leaseholder Glen Duncan is in the throes of a court hearing over outstanding rent and unattended repairs on the beloved Duke of Brunswick. Duncan reportedly ceased payment of rent in protest to ongoing maintenance and
Continuing the tradition of Australian draft systems frequently leading the world in quality and presentation, Andale has produced a pioneering fount to entice today’s craft beer drinker. Featuring a viewing window, the new founts allow patrons to see the beer or wine before it is poured – adding to the experience and potential for discussion.
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Independent NPO DrinkWise has been awarded another top honour for its ground-breaking ‘How to Drink Properly’ campaign, with BRW praising the delivery and effects of its message. The BRW Most Innovative Companies Awards last Monday night saw the DrinkWise How To Drink Properly campaign claim one of the top honours – Best Marketing Innovation –
The winning run of top gaming pubs continues with another coveted freehold going concern coming to market. Situated on a large block in the fast-growing district of Blacktown, the Lalor Park Hotel is likely to become a top-100 gaming venue, with upside potential atop its current position of #153 on the OLGR list. The area’s
Two random acts of violence in Sydney pubs last weekend highlight the need for further cultural education that violence is not acceptable in today’s society. Both incidents involved men injured through ‘glassings’ by strangers in seemingly unprovoked attacks. Last Sunday afternoon a man celebrating his birthday with friends at a hotel in Condell Park was
Townsville Liquor Accord is working with local police to combat drink-driving, offering bistro vouchers to people blowing zero on a breath test. The initiative is part of Townsville Liquor Accord’s (TLA) “Who’s Des?” campaign – encouraging awareness of the need for a designated driver. “It’s about making people aware they can still go to the
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On Wednesday night Perth-based craft brewer Feral set the bar higher in another massive tap takeover, with 33 varietals pouring simultaneously from the founts of Surry Hill’s Keg & Brew. Feral Brewing boasts a swag of awards including ‘Best of the Best’ three years in a row at the prestigious Local Taphouse’s Hottest 100 Beers
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The institutional bond between pubs and rugby continues, with hotel broker John Manenti taking the legendary Eastwood club to yet another Grand Final victory. Himself the veteran of over 200 first grade games, playing for West Harbour and Sydney University, Manenti has coached Eastwood to back-to-back victories in the Shute Shield Grand Final. The win
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