HOW REOPENED PUBS MAY LOOK
The opening days of reopening usher cautious optimism as pubs welcome back a denary of diners in a post-COVID cat and mouse of motives and logistics. Australia has demonstrated a world class performance in suppressing the virus, but as businesses
LIQUOR & GAMING TO SUPPORT INDUSTRY REOPENING
Liquor & Gaming NSW has announced it be taking a “supportive and educative approach” to compliance in the wake of the COVID-19 reawakening. L&G notes the pandemic has created an “exceptional set of circumstances” that has and will have major
STRIKE FOR ASSEMBLY LICENSEE
The licensee of Assembly Bar in the Sydney CBD has received a strike, for allowing a patron to become so intoxicated she needed medical attention. The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) issued what was the first strike to
TO OPEN OR NOT TO OPEN: THAT IS THE QUESTION
Australians around the country have flocked to public and reopened spaces as restrictions begin easing, while the argument in favour and against for both pubs and the economy continues to be debated. The opening weekend has been largely dubbed a
VICTORIAN PUBS GET THE GREEN LIGHT
Victorian pubs are breathing a sigh of relief with news from government offices they can begin reopening at the start of June. Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement over the weekend, explaining pub dining rooms, cafes and restaurants will be
MALONEY LISTS ST JAMES FREEHOLD
Publican Kim Maloney OAM has listed two freehold assets in Sydney’s CBD, behind and above his St James Hotel, with sources suggesting market expectations circa $60 million. The long-time publican and son of industry legend Cyril Maloney bought the freehold
TRIUMPHANT RETURN BEGINS
Fifty-three days after the hammer fell and all pubs across the country quietly closed their doors in response to a global pandemic, the lights are flickering back on as multiple states begin allowing thirsty patrons to return. Since last Friday’s
NEW DRINKS FOR A NEW WORLD
The big brewers are leading the way in drinks innovation for the next generation, releasing new product expressions to quench emerging markets. Lion’s James Squire juggernaut has ventured for the first time beyond its traditional playground of craft beer and
CONTI SOLD AGAIN TO ANOTHER DEVELOPER
The heartbreaking saga of the restoration of Sorrento’s magnificent Continental Hotel has reached another milestone, with prominent Melbourne developer Trenerry Property Group ready to settle on the latest deal. Bought years ago by Melbourne hotelier Julian Gerner, the four-storey limestone
THE PERILS OF PREMATURE
Countries around the world, including Australia, are looking to easing of pandemic restrictions, but the quick return of lockdowns in many regions must serve as a warning to not leap prematurely. Last week South Korea – largely seen as the
