TWO MORE PUBS FOR GROWING MELBOURNE PUBLICANS
The burgeoning Dixon Hospitality Group (DHG) has swooped on two more Melbourne pubs as it continues to optimise its portfolio. The Middle Park Hotel is just a couple of kilometres due south of Melbourne’s CBD, and the Newmarket Hotel is
MAINTENANCE DISPUTE CLOSES HERITAGE PUB
A contractual dispute over maintenance of a heritage-listed building has forced one of Adelaide’s oldest pubs to shut its doors. Leaseholder Glen Duncan is in the throes of a court hearing over outstanding rent and unattended repairs on the beloved
DRAFT CRAFTSMEN RELEASE ‘WINDOWED’ FOUNT FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE
Continuing the tradition of Australian draft systems frequently leading the world in quality and presentation, Andale has produced a pioneering fount to entice today’s craft beer drinker. Featuring a viewing window, the new founts allow patrons to see the beer
HOW TO DRINK MESSAGE WINS INNOVATION AWARD
Independent NPO DrinkWise has been awarded another top honour for its ground-breaking ‘How to Drink Properly’ campaign, with BRW praising the delivery and effects of its message. The BRW Most Innovative Companies Awards last Monday night saw the DrinkWise How
LALOR PARK JOINS LIST OF TOP GAMERS TO MARKET
The winning run of top gaming pubs continues with another coveted freehold going concern coming to market. Situated on a large block in the fast-growing district of Blacktown, the Lalor Park Hotel is likely to become a top-100 gaming venue,
RANDOM ACTS OF GLASS HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR CHANGE
Two random acts of violence in Sydney pubs last weekend highlight the need for further cultural education that violence is not acceptable in today’s society. Both incidents involved men injured through ‘glassings’ by strangers in seemingly unprovoked attacks. Last Sunday
SOBER DRIVERS WIN TRIPS TO THE PUB IN NORTH QUEENSLAND
Townsville Liquor Accord is working with local police to combat drink-driving, offering bistro vouchers to people blowing zero on a breath test. The initiative is part of Townsville Liquor Accord’s (TLA) “Who’s Des?” campaign – encouraging awareness of the need
BEASTLY BREWER THROWS GAUNTLET WITH ‘HISTORIC’ TAP TAKE-OVER
On Wednesday night Perth-based craft brewer Feral set the bar higher in another massive tap takeover, with 33 varietals pouring simultaneously from the founts of Surry Hill’s Keg & Brew. Feral Brewing boasts a swag of awards including ‘Best of
EASTWOOD LOCKS IN RUGBY NIRVANA
The institutional bond between pubs and rugby continues, with hotel broker John Manenti taking the legendary Eastwood club to yet another Grand Final victory. [caption id="attachment_3407" align="alignright" width="277"] John Manenti[/caption] Himself the veteran of over 200 first grade games, playing
LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL GOOD FOR PUBS
The Barnett Government is delivering on promises to “modernise Western Australia's liquor laws” with a Bill yesterday going to parliament. The proposed changes in the Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2015 include some long-awaited corrections to the State’s licensing laws, including