PUB MERCH SUPPORTING WORKERS AND PRAISING PUBS
Cheers To Your Local is an online store selling pub-related merchandise and donating all proceeds to support hospitality workers across the country. Business partners Shannon and Michael Dennehy have begun selling branded men’s and women’s t-shirts and accessories under their
NSW LOOKS TO MAJOR LIQUOR LICENSING REFORM
The NSW regulator is putting to parliament a new demerit-based scheme for regulating licensed venues, combining three existing systems and rewarding good operators. Late 2019 the NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee released its report on Sydney's night time economy, with
REDCAPE TO REOPEN VENUES
ASX-listed hotel operator Redcape has released announcement it will be reopening most of its 32 venues next week, with CEO Dan Brady discussing the need for special measures and plans to ensure the customer experience. In the three-minute video release
NEW CONSUMER-DRIVEN DRINKS FROM LION
Lion continues the consumer-focused expansion of its range, releasing the successor to the successful Furphy Ale and securing distribution of America’s number one hard seltzer, White Claw. Furphy Refreshing Ale was launched in 2014. The name comes originally from a
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BLOWOUT AS JOBKEEPER CONFUSION REIGNS
Australia’s COVID-19 safety net JobKeeper is at the centre of a massive increase in the number of workers raising issues with unfair dismissals, as Treasury concedes miscalculations and devils emerge in the detail. The ABC reports the case of medical
SA STEPS UP EASING SCHEDULE
Following an announcement from the Premier late last week, any business in South Australia with a liquor licence can now reopen for seated dining, up to 10 people inside plus 10 outside. The late press conference followed decision earlier the
HELP OUT HOSPO SAVING THE DAY FOR WORKERS
The fundraising program to support hospitality workers in need – HelpOutHospo – continues its work for employees, and seeks more venues to get involved. The HOH program began with an act of generosity by executive chef Joe Cavallo of Momento
NSW PUBS TO INCREASE TO 50 CAPACITY
Hospitality in NSW is toasting the announcement today of a major easing of restrictions on pubs, restaurants and cafes, starting next month. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the revised plans at a press conference this afternoon, revealing that from 1
MASSIVE COURT RULING GRANTS “BILLIONS” TO CASUAL WORKERS
A major Federal Court ruling Wednesday is being touted as a “huge win” for potentially millions of workers, aiming to close what has been deemed a massive “loophole” in employment of casuals. Casual workers make up around 20 per cent
ROYAL OAK PARRAMATTA GONE AT 197
Parramatta’s iconic Royal Oak Hotel is no more, as demolition begins on one of Sydney’s oldest pubs to make way for the $2.4bn Parramatta light rail. An inn was established at the site, on the corner of Church and Ross
