Queensland venues prepare for safer nights ahead of new regulations
Queensland venues are gearing up for the commencement of the Newman Government’s new ‘Safe Night Out’ legislation, which stands to be a better solution for pubs. Passed late last August, the new regulations included amendments to the definition of ‘unduly
Diversity is increasing the foodie pie: Hemmes
Fashion company descendent and acclaimed pub innovator Justin Hemmes spoke exclusively with PubTIC, and lauded the virtues of the fine-dining revolution for the industry. It’s no secret the ‘Masterchef factor’ has had an influence on hospitality establishments in recent years,
Penalty Rates & Small Business: Why it’s time for change
By Bradley Woods – CEO of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA Whether politicians like it or not, laws cannot be legislated free of future obsolescence, because change is inevitable. Australian penalty rate laws are obsolete because the social and
Why Social Media matters
By Grant Shepherd It’s easy for a small business to think that a social media presence isn’t important. For someone unfamiliar with the subject, it’s hard to comprehend how a “hashtag” (#) could reach thousands of people in a second,
Media jumps gun on lockout review
Kings Cross, circa 1935 – Ted Hood. Image courtesy New South Wales State LibraryLast week mainstream media incited another round of liquor industry bashing, after the mis-quoting of a routine announcement by the NSW Premier’s office. The statutory review of
Coors releases cans and unleashes Jean-Claude Van Damme
Positioning itself as the ‘World’s most refreshing beer’, Coors is backing up its colour-changing bottle label with the colour-changing can – and unleashing Jean-Claude Van Damme. Now enjoying a second immensely successful phase in the UK, Coors is running in
Australian Brewery the toast of Tokyo
Australian Brewery beer is continuing its global export run with Japan, exceeding demand expectations with two large supermarket chains stocking the crafty product. Working with highly respected Japanese importer Konishi, the brewery has added to its growing list of exporting
It’s closing time for British pubs
Daniel ‘Rant’ Leroy is a pseudo-veteran of the Australian hospitality scene, having strutted about as a licensee, general manager and operator at some impressive Sydney venues. These days he consults privately to operators in Europe, maintaining his persona of a
Awards for Excellence honour top NSW venues and professionals
The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association held its annual Awards of Excellence night in late November, with deserving winners across 43 award categories. BEST BOUTIQUE BEER OFFERING WINNER: Potters Hotel Brewery Resort, Nulkaba BEST COCKTAIL/LOUNGE BAR WINNER: The
Dr Draught announces beer line cleaning cure
Former CUB beer boffin Vic Testolin is distributing a premium European line cleaning product that makes perfect results quicker and easier for beer specialty venues. A microbiologist turned brewing expert, Testolin’s Dr Draught business has partnered with Austria’s Thonhauser to
