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INSOLVENCIES SURGE AMID ECONOMIC DISRUPTION

In the past two financial years insolvencies in Australia have climbed dramatically compared to pre-pandemic levels, disproportionately affecting small and medium businesses such as hospitality. The post-pandemic business in Australia is battling change across multiple areas, seeing increases in interest

WEDC FIGHTING LABOUR SHORTAGE IN PUBS

The Boxer MP is stepping up for a new fight – battling the critical shortage of skilled kitchen staff in Australian hospitality businesses. Hospitality in Australia continues to face pressure in finding, securing and retaining staff, particularly in foodservice roles.

BRUNSWICK’S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENT ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE

For months, the most buzzworthy figure on the Brunswick–Coburg border hasn’t been a musician or creative, but a statue. Now, ALH’s Moreland Hotel has confirmed that the fate of David the statue is secure, and he isn’t going anywhere. Instead,

DOUGHERTY LEGACY WELCOMES WELCOME

Culminating a history that stretches across more than a century and multiple generations, the stalwart Dougherty family have passed their beloved and historic Clocktower Hotel to Marty Short and partners as Welcome Hospitality. The family and extended connections have owned

THE TRIVIA QUESTION EVERY PUB SHOULD BE ASKING

New cost modelling from one of Australia's most popular trivia operators suggests it’s not whether a venue can afford to run a trivia night, but what it is costing them if they don’t. Data compiled by Pub Trivia Australia (PTA),