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
HOSPO INDUSTRY FORUM LAUNCHED TO RECTIFY ‘NO NETWORK’
Last week’s Australasian Gaming Expo saw the launch of industry forum The Drop – pledging “unbiased information” and networking for hospitality professionals. The product of three long-term pub and club industry veterans boasting over four decades combined experience, The Drop
BEER NERDS TO SEE FIGHT OVER SUNDAY SESSION
One of Sydney’s best-loved beer pubs is taking its ‘Fight Club’ to the next level, with a bigger “Sunday arvo” timeslot and the first Trans-Tasman clash for the Golden Growler. Kick-starting over two years ago, Surry Hills beer mecca the
AUSSIE BARTENDERS VYING TO BE GLOBAL COCKTAIL COMP SUCCESSOR
Amid expectation as global title-holder, the best Australian bartenders will soon compete in the national finals of the latest Angostura Cocktail Challenge. State winners from NSW, WA, SA, Victoria and Queensland will go head to head at Castle Hill’s Hillside
HANGOVERS COSTING SMALL BUSINESS BILLIONS
NCETA has revealed that alcohol and drug-related absenteeism has increased sharply, and most greatly affects businesses such as hospitality. The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), released its Alcohol and Drug-Related Absenteeism paper last week, based on
LICENCE BREACHES INCREASE AMID RISK-BASED FEES
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing issues around 1,000 compliance breaches each year, costing pubs around half a million dollars. Statistics obtained through Freedom of Information show OLGR issued 4,348 non-compliance breach notices in 2011-2014, totalling over $2.4
