QUEENSLAND LOCKOUT BILL SEES MPs SACRIFICE HOSPITALITY FOR REGIONAL JOBS
Queensland’s minority government has rammed through its lockout agenda, with the Katter Party trading hospitality jobs throughout the State for its rural constituents. The day before Annastacia Palaszczuk’s minority government successfully introduced its Alcohol Fuelled Violence Amendment Bill to Queensland
SYDNEY LOCKOUT PROTESTS OFFER ‘SMART’ SOLUTIONS
Sydney-siders gathered to protest the infamous trade restrictions and lockout laws that are being seen as the cause of a massive slump in the city’s hospitality scene and nightlife. Around fifteen thousand protesters, including hospitality business owners and staff, music
FUTURE UNCLEAR FOR TAPHOUSE GROUP NEW PUB
The popular Star Hotel has closed in undisclosed circumstance after its purchase by the burgeoning Taphouse Hotel Group. The Star Hotel resides on a prominent corner at the entry to the town of Wauchope, just west of Port Macquarie. The
PREMIER RULES IRISH PUB CAN KEEP ITS ‘UNHEALTHY’ VINTAGE TOBACCO SIGNS
Perth’s J.B. O’Reilly’s has won a victory “for common sense” as the Health Department dropped its action to force the removal of historic tobacco signs adorning the pub. Paul North, the owner of J.B. O’Reilly’s – “Perth’s Finest Irish Pub
CASINO CAPERS – WHERE THE BOUNDARIES END
As NSW’ northern neighbour slips into lockout purgatory, more voices emerge to question the role of casinos in the changing landscape. Further to the discussion in PubTIC Magazine’s latest edition, the exclusion of casinos from the lockout noose is poorly
“WE KEEP TO A SIMPLE RECIPE” – ALE TALKS LATEST PROFIT RESULTS
It’s business as usual and business is good at Australia’s largest pub landlord, which has just posted a rosy outlook and profit lift as it continues to “focus on quality”. ALE owns the freeholds to 86 properties, exclusively leased to
REKORDERLIG BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH MASSIVE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
The brand that made cider a household name in Australia has launched a massive campaign to reach new heights in the hearts and minds of its primary demographic. Rekorderlig’s “Beautifully Swedish” legacy has evolved again, with a compelling, wordless tribute
BAYFIELDS BUILD BACKYARD ON PADDO PUB ROOFTOP
The Bayfield family has disclosed plans to build a backyard on the roof of their newly-acquired Paddo pub, the Light Brigade. Speaking to PubTIC, Bayfields Hotel Group general manager Kaine Bayfield says they are really keen to be the next
A VERY REGAL PUB PERFORMANCE SEES $100k RAISED FOR CHARITY
Last Friday night saw a regional hotel host a moving fundraiser event, generating an incredible $100,000 for the plight of sufferers of cystic fibrosis. Camden’s newly renamed Royal Hotel – more recently known as the Merino Tavern, after a temporary
AUSSIE FIRST: PEDAL-PUBS HEADED TO ADELAIDE
After two decades pushing into markets in dozens of overseas cities, pedal-pubs are set to set off in Adelaide later this month. US-based entrepreneur and former Rolls Royce engineer Stephen Lindsay is bringing two Amsterdam-manufactured 16-seater cycles to Australia to
