RETURN OF NEW FEDERAL HOTEL
Ipswich publican Craig Wise is reviving one of the area’s oldest pubs, bringing back an old name with a new look and feel. What was the Irish-themed Squealing Pig has returned to its former moniker of the Federal Hotel, under
UK PUBS SMACK AUSSIE NANNY STATE
Alcohol-soaked violence in pubs continues to be a major issue in the UK, drawing stark comparison to the comparatively mild incidents in Australia so often inflamed by scandal-hungry media. Last week, The Yenton pub in Birmingham hit the news again
COUNTDOWN TO ROCK’S RETURN AT LANSDOWNE
The encore performance of Sydney’s beloved live music haven, the Lansdowne Hotel, is set to take place in just over a week. Thursday 15 June will see the Lansdowne reopen, with three “secret” gigs, announced at 7pm for kick off
BUSY BRISSY PRENTICE PORTFOLIO FOR GRABS
Prominent publican Tony Prentice is cashing up in pursuit of a slower race, listing five thriving south-east Queensland freehold operations with a total of 119 EGMs. Headed to market individually in one line, the Prentice portfolio on offer consists of
BEVENS LIST LORDS HOTEL BEAUTY
A picturesque pub in tourism-booming Tasmania has come to market as the Bevens feel their work is done and it’s time for someone fresh to take over. The two-storey brick Lords Hotel in Scottsdale was founded back in 1911, and
PUBLICAN SPITS DUMMY AT PENDING WORKER PAY RISE
A social media “melt-down” by an Ontario publican puts perspective to employment priority differences between Australia and close cultural neighbours. Last week, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, announced major changes to pay regulations for the lowest-paid workers in the country
DRINKS INDUSTRY SHOW – NOW WITH MORE SPIRIT
The Drinks Industry Show is offering more to hospitality professionals, with a Spirit Tasting Masterclass adding to the seminar program at the upcoming free event, 26-27 June. The theme of this year’s Drinks Industry Show (DIS) is innovation, and this
HUNTER VALLEY PUBS HIT THE MARKET
Prominent Hunter Valley developer and businessman Manuel Fernandes has listed a triple-play of pubs in the region, recognising their better fit with a hands-on operator. Fernandes operates a construction company, and was previously the owner of Dubbo’s Macquarie Hotel. Following
WA CRACKING DOWN ON COWARD PUNCH ATTACKS
New stiffer penalties have come into force in WA around one-punch attacks, with the pending sentence for the perpetrator of an unprovoked attack that killed a man in a Mandurah pub. Around 4pm on 20 September last year 27-year-old chef
ALCOHOL REPORT: UNDERAGE IN DECLINE, OVER 50s BINGEING ON THE RISE
Industry groups have come out in support of findings in the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey that show the continued downward trend of underage and risky drinking. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) produces the National Drug
