FREE TRAINING EXTENDED IN QUEST FOR HOSPO STAFF
Continuing the bid to address staff shortages in hospitality, the NSW Government has extended its support by pledging more free refresher courses for anyone, continuing into next year. In light of major staff shortages many initiatives are being undertaken by
GOOD BEER HEADS INTO HAROLD PARK
Good Beer Company is back on the acquisition horse, buying comedy legend the Harold Park Hotel in Sydney’s inner west. In 1903 the pub on the Ross Street corner in suburban Forest Lodge was known as the Little Bridge Hotel,
RAZED TWO STOREY HOTEL RISES AGAIN
Outback icon the Two Storey Hotel has risen literally from the ashes, back and trading after a fire razed it early last year. Built 1882 from local sandstone, the stalwart pub is one of two in the town of nearly 150
SARAH SANDS GOING ROUND FOR ROUND WITH AFL FANS
The Sarah Sands Hotel is going “Round for Round” this AFL season, matching bar tabs for all who come to watch the game. Footy fan patrons are being urged to head to Brunswick to set up a bar tab before
POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS ASSAULTS IN CAMDEN AND BYRON
One man is in custody and police are searching for another, following recent violent incidents in pubs. Emergency services were called to a pub in Camden around 8pm last Friday (17 June), where officers from Camden Police Area Command found
BLACK FOX TAKES DORE INTO BALLINA
Ged Dore has partnered again with private equity fund Black Fox Property, securing the Australian Hotel in idyllic Ballina, outside Byron Bay. The classic two-story ‘Aussie’ occupies a large 1,787sqm corner site, offering a main public bar, bistro, gaming room
INSURANCE CAN STOP THE MUSIC
Beyond the problems already faced by pubs in insurance, live music venues are experiencing their own crisis, as insurance providers skyrocket premiums or remove policies altogether. Operators are facing exponential increases to their premiums, while others report attempting to renew
REGULATOR CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING INCENTIVES
The NSW regulator is warning higher fines are on the cards for illegal gambling ads, as it continues a “zero-tolerance approach” to publication of illegal gambling inducements. Liquor & Gaming NSW has recently issued online betting operators with more than
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AMID A STAFF CRISIS
The Fair Work Commission announced an increase to the minimum wage from 1 July, with some reprieve for hospitality, but ALH is one group implementing early amid staffing stresses. Last week the FWC outlined the upcoming rise in the minimum
LONG-TIME ODGERS SELLING ‘HOBBY’ KANDOS HOTEL
The large-format Kandos Hotel-Motel is for sale as its long-time “hobby” owners decide to move on to a new pastime. The popular corner pub in Kandos occupies a generous 3,136sqm, with total floor area of 1,864sqm. It provides a public
