South Australia’s review into its Late Night Code has finally been finalised, with acceptable compromise reached – despite the spectre of political populism. The revised measures, to be introduced in February 2016, will ban after midnight ‘free’ alcohol through the likes of two-for-one deals. It will also ban shots and other high-alcohol drinking after 2am. […]
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A salubrious swarm of hoteliers and industry gathered last night at The Star to honour the best venues and individuals at the 2015 AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. There were stand-out winners both expected and unexpected from the line-up of nominees, amid a year of exemplary efforts and best-ever business practises. The indomitable Merivale took
Another live music venue has succumb to financial overwhelm, closing suddenly today as the leaseholders part ways with the business. Lewisham Hotel Booking manager Jon Howell released a statement this week that the pub would close its doors on 2 December, and that unfortunately all existing bookings were cancelled. Speaking to PubTIC, current licensee and
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A city fringe pub has reinvigorated its look and appeal, with a Cheeky renovation and on-trend new burger concept. Brett Strauss, owner of The Chippendale “Chippo” Hotel, has teamed up with one of the most popular burger joints in Sydney: Sam Marsh’s Oxford St mecca, Cheekyburger. Closing for a whirlwind make-over, The Chippo reopened last
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The latest OLGR list of NSW violent venues champions the efficacy of measures to reduce violence, and brings some surprise changes. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice & Police Troy Grant released the latest list on Friday, with the notation that incidents have dropped from 1270 across 48 venues when the scheme began in 2008,
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The Derrimut Hotel in the Victorian suburb of Sunshine is continuing its battle with local alcohol-related violence, with reports the hotel has at times been ‘under siege’. Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn told Victorian State Parliament that regular antisocial behaviour at a nearby park was negatively affecting the hotel, which had been forced to employ
A Victorian Court has issued a reality check to a patron that sparked a violent altercation requiring police involvement in a St Kilda pub. Truck driver and electrician Steven McCormick appeared before Armidale Local Court charged with common assault and failing to leave, after he punched an employee of the hotel several times and had
Celebrity chef Sean Donovan and wife Natalie Fee have reopened Fitzroy’s historic Town Hall Hotel, with a nod to its origins and contemporary smoky-BBQ menu. After taking over in July, the couple traded until late September before a five-week make-over. The result naturally expands on the pub’s reputation as a foodie destination – awarded a
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Four years after taking over, the Malouf family has executed a striking renovation of a Double Bay cornerstone pub, feeding on its history with locals and their desire for great food. Featured in the recent St.George Pub Design Tour (see video below), the Royal Oak has transformed its look, patronage and opportunity, whilst retaining its
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The Government watchdog for workplace safety in NSW has completed a 12-month fact-finding program into cellar safety and compliance in pubs. The entity formerly known as Workcover – now Safe Work NSW (SWNSW) – spoke to PubTIC about its look into pub cellars and cool rooms, as part of its mission to educate rather than
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