SNEAKY BUCHA TAKING DRINKS INNOVATION BY STORM
Stone & Wood has partnered with KBC to produce “one of the world’s greatest drinking innovations” in the Sneaky Bucha of Byron. The Bucha of Byron is a range produced by the Kombucha Brewing Co. (KBC). This latest release in partnership with
THORPE HAT TRICK TO REVIVE THE DUKE
The Duke of Enmore has a new master, with the leasehold interest sold to emerging Sydney operator James Thorpe. The Thorpe brothers took on Darlinghurst beer mecca The Taphouse in 2017. They took their next step into Petersham’s Oxford Tavern
CRAFTZERO LAUNCHES TO MEET NON-ALCOHOLIC DEMAND
In response to the exploding growth in the category, Craftzero launched this week to service the public’s increasing thirst for non-alcoholic beverages. Craftzero is a new “virtual marketplace for mindful drinking” – a one-stop-shop for non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits,
THE PINK IN THE RED OVER ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
The licensee of Brisbane pub The Pink has been found guilty and fined for providing adult entertainment on the premises without a permit. The licensee of the Pinkenba Hotel, The Pink (Qld) P/L, was prosecuted in Brisbane Magistrates Court late
MELBOURNE CUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Max Hitchins – known as Melbourne-Cup-Max – very likely knows more about the race that stops a nation than anyone else, including being able to quote the first, second and third place-getters in the past 100 Melbourne Cups. He produces
LAUNDYS PASS SWANSEA TO HUNTERS
The Laundy family has brushed up the portfolio with sale of the big Swansea Hotel, sold in a second deal with the growing family-run Hunter Hotels. “We plan to be active in this environment both in terms of reviewing opportunities
TWO ‘MAGNETIC’ PUBS FOR SALE
Two large hospitality businesses on Queensland’s Magnetic Island have come to market, as a family operation looks to wind up and capitalise on the market for strong-performing coastal assets. Magnetic Island is eight kilometres off the coast from Townsville, with
AUSTRALIAN DISTILLING TAKES TWO GIN AWARDS
Emerging craft gin label Australian Distilling Co. has taken home two Golds at the Tasting Australia Spirit Awards for 2020, solidifying its place in the growing gin market Down Under. The Tasting Australia Spirit Awards are presented by Mastercask, aiming
NSW GOVT PROPOSES NEW GAMING REG’S
NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello has announced draft legislative changes and news government is seeking community consultation on new measures to reduce problem gambling. The proposed changes could see venues having to install facial recognition technology to detect self-excluded
VICTORIA SEEKS CLEMENCY AS AVC GOES OUTDOORS
Pubs in Victoria are calling on the Andrews’ Government to speed up timeframes for easing of restrictions in light of the sharp reduction in COVID cases, as many operators prepare for innovation and a “summer like no other”. The Australian