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SYDNEY NIGHT ECONOMY REPORT PROVES DEVASTATION, PROMPTS EDUCATION: INDUSTRY

1 Comment / Trade Restriction / Clyde Mooney

The City of Sydney’s latest report into the Late Night Economy confirms the massive drop in visitor numbers in the lockout zones, and prompts calls for a national solution to stop the bleeding. Statistics on pedestrian numbers and surveys were gathered at more than 50 locations throughout the CBD, Kings Cross and surrounding areas, including […]

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FEROS GROUP CHEF SET TO REPRESENT OZ IN U.S. BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP

Foodie Trends / Clyde Mooney

Last Saturday saw the inaugural BBQ Festival in Sydney sponsored by the world’s largest BBQ enthusiast club, with the Feros Group’s head chef’s team taking top honours. The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) is a near cult institution in the land of superbly slow-cooked meats, the American South. Riding the wave of popularity for this

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HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS

Drinking culture. Now & Then / Clyde Mooney

On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the opportunity for hospitality in the evening. The Newport Hotel – aka the Newport Arms, and

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BEACHIE HOTEL CLOSING “DUE TO CLUBS” – KINGSTON

Changing Times / Clyde Mooney

Hotelier David Kingston is closing his troubled Beachcomber Hotel, blaming local clubs and ‘changing times’ for it being unprofitable. News Local reported that Kingston presented to Wyong Council last Wednesday, citing “a fundamental challenge with four large venues around us, including Wyong Leagues Club”. He is proposing to convert the 1.1 Ha lakefront site into

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MARKET SEES MELBA’S ON THE MARK

On the Market / Clyde Mooney

A Sydney publican is divesting his booming Surfer’s Paradise pub, as Queensland hotel assets greet a thirsty 2016 market. George Fleming has owned Melba’s on the Park for a number of years, and following its massive reinvigoration has determined to test the market for the top-performing tourist town hotel. Located just off the Gold Coast

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LION BREWING UP NEXT CONSUMER FAVOURITES

Drinks - Beer / Clyde Mooney

Lion continues to drive opportunity in consumer insights, releasing new products and styles that tap the minds of Aussie beer drinkers. Last October Lion’s segment-leading James Squire brand launched its new Summer Ale – The Swindler – in venues nationally. Responding to the growing style, it has seen unprecedented success and today begins further distribution

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$500m NEW PUB FUND KICKS OFF WITH VAUXHALL

Bush Telegraph / Clyde Mooney

A group of investors including publican Andrew Lazarus and entrepreneur Stuart King have launched a new $500 million pub fund. News has emerged that the unlisted Bondi Asset Management (BAM) has begun its portfolio acquisition with Lazarus’ Vauxhall Inn, in Granville. Currently #68 on the OLGR list of top gaming venues, The Australian reports its

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IRIS GROUP’S LANDMARK BONDI HOTEL SET FOR $17m MAKEOVER

Redevelopment / Clyde Mooney

One of the country’s busiest pub groups has revealed plans for a massive redevelopment of its “County Bondi” landmark. The Cock n Bull – aka the Grand Hotel – could see a medium-rise development in Iris’ trademark style, with retail, accommodation and residential space slated to join the prominent corner pub. A Development Application to

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SURFAIR’S UP AS SUNSHINE PROPERTY GROWTH CONTINUES

On the Market / Clyde Mooney

As the Sunshine State property market continues to heat up, the popular Surfair Beach Hotel is testing the waters. Like the other eastern States, Queensland is experiencing major development, particularly in areas that benefit from the booming tourism industry and low Australian dollar. Amid the opportunity, sources told PubTIC the private local owner of Marcoola’s

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GABS HOTTEST 100 BEER LIST FOR 2016 SHOWS ‘EVOLVING’ TASTES

Drinks - Beer / Clyde Mooney

Australia Day saw the countdown of the iconic Triple J Hottest 100, and the 2016 instalment of the increasingly essential GABS Hottest 100 list of craft beers in Australia. The diverse list is a window into the ever-changing preferences of consumers, bridging flavour bombs and easy-drinking, newcomers and commercial successes. Organisers of the Great Australian

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BATHURST’S BIG KNICKERBOCKER ON OFFER

O’HARAS FLIP IN FNQ

PUB WITH NO FILTER GETS A SECOND ROUND

TABCORP FINED MILLIONS FOR SPAMMING VIPs

HALF OF VENUE BREACHES CAUSED BY SIMPLE ERRORS, SAYS LCV

BURDEKIN ICON REOPENS TO AYR