Business “disappointed” again by Government backdown on IR laws review
Associations and business groups have slammed the Federal Government’s abandonment of talks on IR laws, as the Employment Minister casually announces it will pull the teeth from the Productivity Commission tiger. Following an announcement to the AFR that he was
Unemployment high a symptom of “rigid” IR laws
As employment issues make headlines around the country, entities privy to the challenges of employers and employees bemoan “rigidity”. Last month’s jobless figures reached 6.4 per cent – the highest since mid-2002 – as the Productivity Commission’s reputed wide-sweeping review
Tabcorp taps into post-summer sport with new campaign
As anticipation builds around the impending NRL and Group 1 Racing Carnival, Tabcorp has unleashed a new campaign suggesting something is “missing” from summer. Based on the fact that Australians love sport, the on-site betting provider is playing on the
Smoke ‘em while you got ‘em – warns top pub designer
The new smoking regulations set to come into effect in NSW 6 July are another blow to the hospitality culture, says leading pub designer Paul Kelly. In a recent interview with PubTIC, Kelly noted that while the new regulations dictating
Massive pubs hit market amid investment and development boon
Five big footprint pubs have burst onto the market, as Queensland’s favourable conditions and new developer laws set in. [caption id="attachment_766" align="alignright" width="258"] Stafford Tavern in Brisbane[/caption] Pub operators Drinx and AT Hotels are divesting pubs in South-East Queensland boasting
Media beats up pubs with flawed analysis of violence
Blood-thirsty media around the country have jumped to misinterpret data out of BOCSAR, drawing incorrect and potentially libellous conclusions that hotel density incites violence. A story appeared on Thursday based on a Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research (BOCSAR) report
Chinese Pub Li City buys $45 million Prince of Wales Hotel
[caption id="attachment_781" align="alignright" width="355"] Prince of Wales Hotel[/caption] Pub Li City P/L has reportedly purchased one of Melbourne’s finest hotels for $45 million. 27-year-old Chinese developer Jiyuan “Louis” Li is the sold director and principle shareholder in Pub Li City
Husband and wife win UK’s Pub of the Year
A husband and wife team that gave up their high-paying city jobs to run a country pub have been rewarded with the title of the UK’s National Pub of the Year. Less than two years after pulling their first pint,
Get more engagement from your Facebook fans
By Grant Shepherd One of the biggest complaints people have about social media, in particular Facebook, is how often things change. Whether it’s a new design that changes the look and feel of the site, or new functionality, it’s hard
Pub sales running hot as A-grade assets run short
With Sydney and Melbourne’s pool of A-grade assets shrinking, demand is rising for hotels in other capitals and city fringes. Hot on the heels of purchases nearby by the publicly listed HPI pub landlords, The Australian yesterday reported the listing
