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FLOWER DANCES FOR MONEY – AND RESEARCH

Posted on November 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Well-known publican Alistair Flower is dancing up a storm in the name of cancer research, hoping to raise awareness in fellow 40-somethings that it could happen to them too. Flower is a career publican with plenty of experience and some

REGULATORS ANNOUNCE SPECIAL LATE-TRADING FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE

Posted on November 6th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Victorian and Queensland licensing regulators have announced favourable late-trading conditions for New Year’s Eve for pubs. The November VCGLR bulletin heralded automatic trading extension for willing venues, in recognition of the special circumstances of NYE. This involves an extension

FIGHT TO KEEP SYDNEY OPEN HEADS TO PARLIAMENT

Posted on November 6th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After years fighting for Sydney’s right to party, Keep Sydney Open is garnering support for a push to take the plight of the global city into parliament. The controversial 1:30 lockout and 3am closure laws were introduced in February 2014,

ICE FLAGGED AS STAFF ASSAULTS DOUBLE

Posted on November 6th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The alarming increase in assaults in venues, particularly on staff, is evidence of the prevalence of ice in Australia, says AHA SA general manager Ian Horne. Figures out of SA’s Consumer Business Services show pub and club operators in South

DIXON REOPENS BUNGALOW 8 AS BEACHSIDE VILLA

Posted on November 3rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A year after announcement of the purchase from the in-receivership Keystone Group, new owner Dixon Hospitality Group has relaunched Darling Harbour’s Bungalow 8 as a beachside villa. Dixon (DHG) bought Bungalow as part of a package of former Keystone venues,

BARBERSHOP BARS TEAM BREAK INTO PUBS

Posted on November 1st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The team behind the successful Barber Shop venues are breaking into the pub game with an English tavern-style tribute to the eponymous Duke of Clarence. Acclaimed bar maestro Mikey Enright and career drinks professional Julian Train form Barrelhouse Group, which

PRIOR LOOSES NEW PYRMONT PUB WHIRLY BIRD

Posted on October 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Former Keystone foundations Ant Prior and Simon Barbato have teamed up to launch Whirly Bird, in the former Oscars Hotel at Pyrmont. Pitched as a sultry lit and eclectic space with casual elegance, Whirly Bird specialises in “fine poultry and

BREDBO INN – SALE OF SNOWY RIVER AND GOLDMINES

Posted on October 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The “historic” Bredbo Inn has come to market – boasting connection with the legendary Man from Snowy River, and a goldmine for the right operator. Located at #1 the Monaro Hwy, the Bredbo Inn dates back to 1836, originally built