SYDNEY JUNCTION TRIUMPHS OVER CHARGE TO REDUCE HOURS
The Sydney Junction Hotel has fought off attempts to revoke its late-trading licence, showing incident numbers did not stack up in accusations by authorities. Thriving Hamilton pub the Sydney Junction found itself under intense scrutiny when it jumped to top
INFAMOUS GOLD FIELDS PUB GUTTED BY FIRE
The historic and somewhat infamous Ora Banda Hotel has been destroyed by fire in suspicious circumstances. Fire and emergency crews were called to the scene at Ora Banda, arriving around 6:30am on Saturday to find the Hotel already engulfed in
NEW McCAIN CHIPS FOR A POINT OF DIFFERENCE
McCain has released two new chip products into its premium portfolio for commercial foodservice, addressing consumer feedback and evolving preferences. A research study by McCain in 2018 found customers say the most important elements of the perfect chip are: crispiness,
GLOBAL DRUGS SURVEY 2019
A major consumer survey has found Australia and English-speaking countries at the top of the list for prolific boozing. The eighth annual report from the Global Drug Survey, claiming to be the largest drug survey in the world, examined over
HAWKESBURY SETS SALE IN WINDSOR
Popular corner local the Hawkesbury Hotel in northern Sydney comes to market as a blank slate in a growth region. Historic Windsor is 46 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, and one of the oldest European settlements in Australia, counting
NATION MOURNS LAST PRIME MINISTER WHO DIDN’T LOOK LIKE HE HATED EVERY BEER HANDED TO HIM
Article courtesy of the Betoota Advocate The nation is mourning the death of Australia’s 23rd prime minister Bob Hawke, who died yesterday aged 89. The final day of the 2019 election campaign seems to have been overshadowed by the death
COOPERS DRIVES XPA OUT OF GABS
Coopers has today released its new Extra Pale Ale (XPA) at GABS, ushering on-point innovation in the evolving craft beer market. The 2019 Great Australasian Beer Spectapular (GABS) event has begun in Melbourne, showcasing the newest line-up products and creative
HARRY BARRY LISTS MOONEE BEACH AND VILLAGE GREEN
North Coast Pub Group is consolidating in northern NSW, listing its thriving large-format Moonee Beach Tavern in northern Coffs and Village Green in Grafton. Harry Barry’s North Coast Pub Group (NCPG) operates the big Hoey Moey in coastal tourist town
LICENSEE SLAMMED FOR ALLOWING MINORS TO SERVE
The manager of Gosford’s Coast Bar & Restaurant is facing heavy penalties for allowing two underage girls on school work experience to serve alcohol. An investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW, with review of CCTV footage, found two work
AUSTRALIAN DISTILLING CO STORMS WORLD STAGE
Artisan Australian spirits continue to make a splash in licensed venues across the country and across the seas, with Adelaide Gin bringing home a handful of international awards in its very short history to date. Australian Distilling Co officially launched
