PUB-GRUB AND CASK ALE HITTING THE SPOT WITH SYDNEYSIDERS
The unmistakably British Duke of Clarence in inner Sydney reports a great response to its themed pub, serving up a new home-style menu and flirting with serving warm(er) beer to Aussies. Liquor industry stalwarts Mike Enright and Julian Train are
WOMEN TRADE HISTORIC COLBINABBIN PUB LEGACY
The two women that saved the Colbinabbin Hotel have passed the baton to another two women, carrying on the legacy of the Victorian pub. The red brick pub has stood on the main road of Colbinabbin, about two hours north
L&G ANNOUNCE LICENSEE AND MANAGER TRAINING
Liquor & Gaming NSW has announced new compulsory training for all licensees and managers of licensed venues across NSW. The courses are expected to run for one day, available either face-to-face or online, with assessment at the end, and will
LAWLER BUYS FIRST PUB, HARVEY-PILON HEAD TO AMAROO
Public House Management Group CEO Ben Lawler has taken the plunge with his first title in Dubbo’s Commercial Hotel, as vendors Brett Harvey and Greg Pilon pick up a local freehold. Around five hours’ drive north-west of Sydney, Dubbo is
2017 RESULTS PROPHETIC FOR A-GRADE A-REIT ALE
The biggest landlord to Australia’s biggest publican reports strong half-yearly results, boding well for the industry and commercial interests. Listed A-REIT ALE (ASX: LEP) released end of 2017 results Wednesday, showing distributable profit down slightly (three per cent) but distributions
MONTAGUE SOLD AS RETREAT BECKONS
With one on the market, the Fermanis family has taken an unsolicited offer on title to its Montague Hotel on a tight Victorian return. Recently listing its Abbottsford pub, the Fermanis’ were approached off-market to sell their quaint corner pub
INVESTORS SHEDDING LAMBTON PARK
A group of Sydney-based investors has listed the Lambton Park Hotel in suburban Newcastle, as they shift focus onto their Sydney pub. The two-storey red-brick incorporates a public bar, quality food offering, 15 gaming machines and eight accommodation rooms on
POLICE RELEASE IMAGES IN PURSUIT OF ‘JACKPOT BANDITS’
Queensland Police have released further information and an image of a man, in the pursuit of the so-called “Jackpot Bandits” linked to the armed robbery of multiple late-night hotels. Detectives from Operation Quebec Point report they have linked the bandits
NSW REGULATORS CRASH AND BURN WOULD-BE NIGHTCLUB
After a series of stings and successful bid to revoke their licence, Liquor & Gaming has successfully convicted and fined the owners of Soho on Darby of abusing their primary service conditions. Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&G) inspectors attended Newcastle
PUB EVENTS: O’HARAS CHINESE NEW YEAR, SHORTS’ NORTH COAST BEER FESTIVAL
O’HARA’S BRING IN LUNAR NEW YEAR FRIDAY 16, SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY Fairfield Hotel, 1 Hamilton Rd, Fairfield The Fairfield Hotel will again host its sixth annual Lunar New Year celebrations. On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 February from 7:00pm the
