DRUNK DIES AS MANAGER EATS. PUB CLOSES
A pub in Birmingham, UK has lost its licence for “monumental failings” contributing to a patron’s death on 10 December last year. A special committee heard evidence that a man had become highly intoxicated after a long session drinking cider
AHA BRINGS BIKIE LAW REVISION FOR HOTELS
The much-anticipated latest round of anti-bikie laws is set to go before South Australia’s parliament – but not before being amended to reflect consideration for the hotel and hospitality industry. Attorney-general John Rau announced alterations to the proposed Bill that
57-YEAR BUILDER OPERATORS CALL LAST DRINKS
The baton has passed on a southern Sydney landmark pub, as its builders and six-decade operators “end an era”. The Durkin family built the Jannali Inn in 1958, and have run it ever since. The building includes retail space and
COUNCIL LEAPS TO SAVE “HISTORIC” BRISBANE HOTEL
An historic Brisbane pub has been spared the wrecking ball, with Council jumping in with a protection order. St Patrick’s College bought Shorncliffe’s Seaview Hotel last year, closing the pub business with plans to use parts of the property for
NINTH YEAR IN FESTIVAL STATE SHOWS PUBLIC THIRST FOR CRAFT
Back for its ninth big year – South Australia’s Beer & Cider Festival at the Arkaba Hotel continues to pioneer, in the home State of fine beverages. Originally started by a somewhat precocious marketing manager, as a spin-off of the
NATIONAL HOTEL COURT RULING OPENS DOOR AUSTRALIA-WIDE
<TEXT> A hotel in Western Australia has won a landmark Supreme Court battle that could bring a new level of accountability to liquor regulators around the country. Karl Bullers purchased the National Hotel in Fremantle as a ‘vision project’ and
AUSSIE START-UP TIPPED TO “DISRUPT” MOBILE PAYMENT SYSTEMS
As mobile phone technology continues to reinvent so many aspects of life, Australian start-up Clipp has attracted a large investment that will help take its innovation to the next level. The ASX-listed Mobile Embrace (MBE) has paid a little over
TOUGH NEW DUI LAWS BRING INSTANT IMPOUND
Tough new laws starting 1 August will see all drivers in Victoria with BAC readings over 0.1 lose their licence – plus their vehicle for 30 days. Having gained bipartisan support, the new laws include cancellation of the offender’s licence
THE SHEAF GROWS A NEW LEAF
The big girl of Double Bay has grown, launching today its new designer Garden Bar for late-night listening and dining pleasure. The Golden Sheaf has been a cornerstone of the eastern suburbs since the 1920s, and the fairy-lit indoor/outdoor space
PUB FAMILY(S) SWOOP ON FEROS’ PANANIA HOTEL
A well-backed up-and-comer has grabbed Feros’ Panania Hotel in a hot market deal worth nearly $15 million. Following a sustained effort to find a complementary venue for his Top 5 gaming pub, the Railway Hotel in Lidcombe, Mark Malloy has