LEGAL COMMITTEE HEARS WIDE-SPREAD CONDEMNATION FOR LOCKOUT LAWS
In a few weeks Queensland’s government will put forward proposals for State-wide lockouts and trade restrictions – despite mounting evidence and calls to not cripple the hospitality industry. A travelling parliamentary committee is conducting hearings into the upcoming legislation proposal,
LICENSEE AND STAFF PUNISHED FOR BREACHES
An OLGR sting has brought about convictions and fines for licensing breaches for the licensee and a bartender at the New England Hotel. Inspectors from the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (OLGR) conducted a covert inspection of the Armidale
TICKET TO BREW
Amid emerging experts in everything from tastebuds to taxis, international judge, celebrated brewer, lecturer, author and beer boffin Neal Cameron ponders the perils of enthusiasm versus expertise. So you go to a restaurant, and whilst perusing the menu you
IRIS BUYS ‘PROJECT’ PARRAMATTA HOTEL FOR $38m
Iris Group has kicked off 2016, purchasing a Parramatta hotel “as a development” for $38 million. Located a stone’s throw from Rosehill Racecourse, the Mercure Parramatta boasts 165 rooms atop a bar, recreation and function spaces. The Australian implied Iris
COWARDS CONTINUE TO KING-HIT IN PUBS
The gutless so-called ‘coward’s punch’ continues to be the weapon of choice for too many drunken men, as Australian pubs continue to bear the brunt of the ugliness. This week has seen news on two more testosterone-charged assaults involving cowards
PRESS SHOWS VIOLENCE NOT AN AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM
Disturbingly violent incidents continue unabated in the British Isles, offering perspective on the frequency and severity of Australia’s eulogised “epidemic” of violence. UK media issues almost daily reports of alcohol-fuelled violence at licensed premises between highly intoxicated people. The majority
INDUSTRY ATTACKS ANOTHER FARE LIQUOR FAUX PAS
FARE has released another campaign targeting suppliers of liquor, claiming they “exploit” and are “dependent” on problem drinkers. The Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education just released its “Risky Business” initiative. It bases its accusations on a 2014 article in
AUSSIE-MADE IS A DRAWCARD FOR PATRONS: RESEARCH
New research from Roy Morgan cites increasing consumer preference for Australian-made products, and suggests providers would be wise to incorporate this into their message. The questions of ‘where did it originate’ and ‘who owns the business’ are more relevant than
COMPETITION HOT FOR ‘HOTTEST’ PUB DAY OF THE YEAR
One of the biggest trading days of the year approaches, and hotels around the country are gearing up to make the most of Australian pride and the tradition of a beer in the pub. The competition to attract fun-seeking Aussie
PUBS BEGIN PRECINCT-WIDE BAN ON VIOLENT PATRONS
The Maryborough Liquor Accord has hit out at violence in venues, threatening six-month precinct-wide bans for all involved. A new hours north of Brisbane, Maryborough boasts 14 pubs and the annual ‘World’s Greatest Pub Crawl’ event. [caption id="attachment_4852" align="alignright" width="382"]