PUSH FOR FURTHER INDUSTRY SUPPORT IN RECOVERY
Even as NSW and other states look to ease coronavirus trade restrictions a little further, industry bodies like the AHA are lobbying government for continued support for hard-hit sectors such as hospitality. The second round of the Federal Government’s $101
CRAFT BEER BIBLE TAPS BENT SPOKE
The latest Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular list of the Hottest 100 craft beers in Australia has been released, with a podium shuffle and new top dog brewer. The new list, recognising the best drops of 2020, is the thirteenth edition
PATRON CONFIDENCE RETURNING
A broad national survey this month brings welcome news to hospitality businesses, finding a major increase in patron confidence about returning to venues. Two thirds of Australians (67pc) reported they think about the consequences of COVID-19 if they go to
BIGGEST BURGER BEATS THEM ALL
Beloved watering hole of Thallon, the Nindigully Pub, has put itself on the map as serving up what is likely the biggest burger and challenge in Australia, if not the world. The infamous 'Road Train' burger will set you back
AVC REPORTS STRONG RETURN TO TRADE AMID HALF-PRICE PROMO
Australian Venue Co has been putting its best half-foot forward, offering everything at half-price at its Sydney pubs during January as it strives for recovery. Eight Sydney bars are fronting a fresh start for ‘21 with ‘Sydney’s Happiest Hour’ offering
CATHOLIC CHURCH PONDERS STOCKY HOTEL’S FUTURE
The landmark, recently closed Stock Exchange Hotel in Brisbane is languishing in uncertainty as its new owners – the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane – ponder what to do with their heritage pub. Built 1863, the Exchange is one of the
NO MORE PUB WITH NO SLIM
More than half a century after his original hit recording, the legendary tunes of Mr Slim Dusty will arrive in pubs – with or without beer – in time for Australia Day. While the overwhelming majority of pubs always served
NELSON MEERS’ NEW PUB FOR AUBURN
The Nelson Meers Hotels group is preparing to open a brand-new pub in Auburn, as work commences on the heritage building that will be home to the Ambulance Station Hotel. NMH has operated the leasehold interest of the Village Tavern
BOUTIQUE PUB CO BOWS OUT
The last of the Boutique Pub Co has gone, with SV Partners appointed as liquidator for the failed operation and closed premises. Queensland publican Mic Uebergang oversaw Boutique Pub Co, operating The Florence Public House in Toowoomba, which made something
HANGOVER PROTECTION FROM BODY ARMOUR
An Australian company has taken up the fight against hangovers, offering a new product aiming to be a great shot of good for when you’ve been a little bad. Body Armour is an action-packed 100ml bottle full of essential nutrients
