Hi-Fi bars go quietly into administration
The music has stopped for prominent venues The Hi-Fi group, with a statement announcing voluntary administration due to a dispute with a single creditor. Owners of the three music venues, including former Carlton footballer Luke O’Sullivan, issued the statement last
Greyhound racing under scrutiny amid blooding scandal
Industry and Government bodies have been quick to distance themselves from the spotlight on Australia’s greyhound racing industry in the wake of Monday’s Four Corners expose. The national broadcaster opened a hornet’s nest amongst animal rights groups and citizens alike,
Crime down 56 per cent, Police objections still rising
[caption id="attachment_305" align="alignright" width="316"] Brad Woods, AHA WA CEO[/caption] The AHA WA has come out in support licensed venues’ struggle to keep authorities satisfied, as the State’s Police continue their campaign of whip-cracking. Speaking to PubTIC, AHA WA CEO Bradley
WA Police licencing objection irrelevance exposed
West Australian small bars will be bikie-free thanks to the objections of the State’s Police department, which continues to involve itself in matters of obvious community concern. Tropical Life P/L has been granted a small bar licence in Mosman Park,
Hemmes sued over bashing by ivy security guards
[caption id="attachment_684" align="alignright" width="251"] ivy, George St, Sydney[/caption] The patron that was the subject of the case against ivy bouncers for bashing him in the hotel’s basement is now suing Justin Hemmes and his companies. In the early hours of
OLGR shakeup begins March
The NSW OLGR has backed up its new regulatory reshuffle, issuing a warning that changes including Liquor Act reforms, targeted compliance and enforcement, and the contentious risk-based licensing fees. Beginning 1 March, the changes introduced through the Liquor Legislation Amendment
O’Brien suing former Ettamogah Pub for being ‘crooked’
One of the most identifiable pubs in Australia is under trading threat in the Federal Courts, with Southern Equity wanting it shut down until it bears no resemblance to the Ettamogah brand. In 1994 Leigh O’Brien’s Southern Equity purchased the
Hawkesbury’s Jolly Frog will be saved!
Sitting dormant and fire-torn at the entrance to Windsor township, the Jolly Frog looks set to come back to life as Hawkesbury Council takes it under its wing. Vacant for the past three years, the historic pub was gutted by
Think Instagram isn’t important? Think again
By Grant Shepherd A picture is worth a thousand words. This old adage has never been more relevant than today, especially when it comes to social media. It has been proven in many studies that no matter what the platform,
Food is the new black
One of the greatest things about the ever-shrinking global community is that as the tyranny of distance gets smaller, opportunities increase. Over a decade ago the British pub scene – largely under threat due to its over-supply of centuries-old and
