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PUB VIOLENCE TOLLS DEATH FOR TWO MEN AND END FOR TWO MORE

Posted on February 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Two men have died in February and three have been charged, following senseless violence around pubs in Perth and Brisbane. Police and emergency services were called to the carpark of a pub in Ellenbrook, WA, where 37-year-old New Zealand-born father

‘SAFE’ VENUES COULD SEE LOCKOUT EXEMPTIONS

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A troupe of stakeholders has banded together to put to government a strategy allowing recognised ‘safe’ venues exemptions to Sydney’s notorious lockouts and trade restrictions. The plan for broadening exemptions is the result of months of consultation between industry and

GOODNIGHT SYDNEY – OR 7 THINGS WE CAN DO …

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Coffey of 3 Cheers Training is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the educated management of patrons in venues consuming alcohol. In a special article for the Australian pub industry, Coffey offers a staged solution he believes will see

SOLOTEL SCOOPS UP HISTORIC QUEENSLANDER FOR ‘MODERN’ PUB

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Solotel has been revealed as the new pub operator for the magnificent Collins Place heritage building that is the cornerstone of the $600 million Southpoint development. Built in 1889, the classic two-storey Queenslander on Grey St was a residential home

CLUBS COMPETE TO BUY JUNCTION CLUB PUB

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Junction Club pub has been sold by one Victorian racing club to another, heralding wins for hospitality in the north Melbourne precinct. The Victorian Harness Racing Club, headquartered in Melton, has divested the Junction and its 80 EGMs to

PUB PROMOS SEE THE HAPPIEST HOURS

Posted on February 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Pub promoter The Happiest Hour is seeing increasing success with its innovative partnerships with venues and services, pushing the buttons of socially active city-siders. The Happiest Hour (THH) is a smartphone app and website that engages people interested in new

BURFORD LISTS MEREWETHER BEAUTY BURWOOD INN

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Newcastle identity Ian Burford is part of the leap into 2017 pub sales, offering up his alluring Burwood Inn to the growing pool of value-hungry hotel buyers. The Burford family bought the Merewether pub in 2009 and meticulously updated and

BEACH HOTEL & SUPERMARKET FREEHOLD SET TO ENTICE

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
By Chris Kirby-Ryan Right across from the South Melbourne Beach on the Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, the Beach Hotel is popular with locals and tourists alike for its vibrant atmosphere and picturesque views across Port Phillip Bay. Having been a

THE GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="193"] Luke Butler[/caption] By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub owner in Surry Hills, I have seen a lot

POSTMAN’S TAVERN RETURNS TO MARKET PENDING RETIREMENT

Posted on February 6th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A long-term hotelier is hanging up the bar mat, listing his Postman’s Tavern ahead of pending retirement. Located on a 692 m² corner site with street frontage on three sides, the imposing Postman’s is a landmark in the Nowra region,