ALH GAMING WOES WORSEN
Woolworths-backed ALH is facing fresh allegations out of an investigation on many of its NSW venues by Liquor & Gaming, as its ASX-listed landlord faces a slump in half-yearly profits. The NSW regulator has been investigating over 50 pubs operated
NTIA ACTION PLAN GAINS MOMENTUM AT LANSDOWNE
New South Wales MPs, City of Sydney councillors and representatives from hospitality, music and cultural sectors including Solotel CEO Justine Baker gathered at the Lansdowne to discuss: What will it take to revitalise and restore Sydney's nightlife and grow our
STUDY ON GEN Z DRINKING TRENDS
By Emma Castle A new study has found that Gen Z adults have a different approach to alcohol, drinking less but drinking better, prioritising experiences, and socialising at home more. The new generation of drinkers has been found to be
SINGO & LAUNDY LIST HOTEL STEYNE
Business titans Arthur Laundy, John Singleton, Mark Carnegie and Robert Whyte have put to market their iconic Manly beachside pub, The Steyne. The one-off partnership banded together to buy the big landmark hotel in 2010, working to revise its image
MURRAY MEN TAKE ON CROOKWELL’S COMMERCIAL
Peter Griffiths has sold Crookwell’s stoic Commercial Hotel – aka the Horse & Hound – to three brothers Murray, ushering locals into the pub game. The two-storey brick pub on main street was built 1871 on a 1,141sqm block. It
ABAC NOT LAUGHING AT BREWERY DRINKING MEME
By Emma Castle Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) regulators have upheld a complaint against a Twitter meme created on behalf of Geelong-based Southern Bay Brewery Co. ABAC is arguing that the meme (pictured) is promoting binge drinking and has argued
TRANSCONTINENTAL GETS DIY DRIVE-THROUGH
A patron of outback legend the Transcontinental Hotel decided to drive his ute into the pub in a self-fashioned ‘drive-through’ after being refused more alcohol. Father of three Caleb Angus Warren had reportedly been drinking heavily for several days, even
LAWLESS LISTS THE LOT IN THE NORTH
Career publican Brendan Lawless has put to market his NSW north coast portfolio, comprising the popular Commercial Hotel ‘Middle Pub’ Mullumbimby and Ivory Tavern in Tweed Heads. Lawless took root in the extremely tightly-held region when he bought the Commercial
NSW ROLLING OUT DIGITAL DRIVER LICENCE PHOTO ID
The NSW Government is soon rolling out Digital Driver Licences, giving patrons and operators the option of checking ID quickly and securely on a smartphone. Austrac and Service NSW began a trial in 2018 of the Digital Driver Licence (DDL)
ROYAL ‘TERRACE’ HOTEL REOPENS AFTER TWO YEARS
Entertainment Venues Australia is bucking the trend, reopening the heritage-listed Royal Terrace Hotel in Kent Town in time for Adelaide’s festival season. The landmark pub – previously known as the Royal Hotel Kent Town – occupies a major corner on
