The NSW OLGR has backed up its new regulatory reshuffle, issuing a warning that changes including Liquor Act reforms, targeted compliance and enforcement, and the contentious risk-based licensing fees. Beginning 1 March, the changes introduced through the Liquor Legislation Amendment (Statutory Review) Act 2014 will commence, offering new flexibility for brewers and distillers and a […]
One of the most identifiable pubs in Australia is under trading threat in the Federal Courts, with Southern Equity wanting it shut down until it bears no resemblance to the Ettamogah brand. In 1994 Leigh O’Brien’s Southern Equity purchased the Ettamogah brand and concept, made famous by the late Kenneth Maynard’s popular cartoon series, The
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Sitting dormant and fire-torn at the entrance to Windsor township, the Jolly Frog looks set to come back to life as Hawkesbury Council takes it under its wing. Vacant for the past three years, the historic pub was gutted by fire a year ago and has become the subject of local consternation, with residents torn
By Grant Shepherd A picture is worth a thousand words. This old adage has never been more relevant than today, especially when it comes to social media. It has been proven in many studies that no matter what the platform, social updates with images are far more successful than simple text. This means that as
One of the greatest things about the ever-shrinking global community is that as the tyranny of distance gets smaller, opportunities increase. Over a decade ago the British pub scene – largely under threat due to its over-supply of centuries-old and predominantly stale public houses – began a revolution that has become known as the ‘gastro
Top Sydney brewer 4 Pines is hoping to open a crafty pub within its Brookvale brewery, to serve up tasty beverages, brewery tours, great meals, and the atmosphere that has become synonymous with the brand in Manly. 4 Pines opened its original brew-pub in Manly in 2008, and a few years ago expanded with a
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Another course of Taste is set to be served up in Centennial Park in March, with pubs well represented in the all-star 12-hatted opening line up announced this week. Joe Saleh and Colin Fassnidge’s legendary 2-hatted Four In Hand hotel and 4Fourteen restaurant are back again, with the celebrity chef’s trademark nose-to-tail cooking set to
The Bay Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula has come on the market, and is likely to attract more investment capital into the pub sector. Prominently positioned in the heart of Main Street, Mornington, the hotel freehold is tipped to bring in more than $6 million as another landlord determines the market is prime for best
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Consumer advocate Choice Magazine has weighed in on the ACCC investigation into tap contracts, suggesting consumers are being duped by international brewers posing as independent craft producers. While the ACCC investigation continues into claims that CUB (owned by SAB Miller) and Lion (owned by Kirin) try to push licensees into contracts tying up to 100
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The owners of Surry Hills craft beer pubs the Keg & Brew and the Dove & Olive are ramping up their activity in the second annual Craft Beer Rising with a special collaboration they’re calling Brewnique. The one-off event will see the pubs showcase some unique, limited release drops, including two special brews from local
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