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RETRO COUNTDOWN PARTIES TO ROCK PUBS

Posted on October 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In celebration of the ABC’s running of the Classic Countdown series, venue entertainment provider Nightlife has produced a Countdown party pack to tune in generations of Aussies. The pioneering ABC music show Countdown, hosted by Molly Meldrum, aired from late

TOAST FOR THREE CHEERS SAS CHALLENGE

Posted on October 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In celebration of the start of the summer silly season, Three Cheers has issued the SAS Challenge, in the name of better patron experience and venue profits. Career liquor industry trainer Sam Coffey operates Three Cheers, offering the Special Alcohol

HUGE SA HOSPITALITY TRADE EVENT SET TO ‘INVIGORATE’

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Next week will see the South Australia Hospitality Industry Forum and Exhibition, renamed Invigorate, taking place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October. The expansive trade-only event is produced by the AHA|SA, with support from Clubs

FEDERAL COURT LOCKS IN CHANGES TO PENALTY RATES

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
UPDATE: The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Fair Work Commission in regard to the recent changes to penalty rates, and rejected union appeals. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announcement in February determined changes to be introduced over

MERIVALE TAKES ON VIC ON THE PARK

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale has furthered its inner-west presence with the $22+ million purchase of APF’s Vic on the Park in Marrickville. John Singleton, Geoff Dixon and Mark Carnegie’s Australian Pub Fund (APF), backer to Riversdale, has been selling down its high-value portfolio,

PUB EMPLOYEE JAILED FOR BETTING SPREE AND $50k DEBT

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A pub employee has been jailed for racking up almost $50,000 in debt on the hotel’s account, in a flurry of betting that “spiralled out of control”. The Geelong Advertiser reports the case of 28-year-old Jonathan Bush, appearing before Geelong

WORLD’S MOST CONSUMED SPIRIT AUSSIE BARTENDER COMP

Posted on October 11th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The leading brand of the world’s most consumed spirit is looking for Australian bartenders to enter this year’s Enter The Dragon ‘Cocktail Combat Competition’. Baijiu (pronounced “Bye-Joe”) is a traditional Chinese alcoholic drink that is its own category, like rum

HOW PUBS WIN BIG ON THE CUP: MELBOURNE CUP MAX

Posted on October 9th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Famed authority on the Melbourne Cup, Max Hitchins, was also the former proprietor of Bondi Junction’s iconic Billy the Pig’s, which won every year, courtesy of its dedication to the race that stops the nation. Hitchins – known in certain

CARLTON DRAUGHT ‘46ers’ CAMPAIGN SCREAMS FRESH

Posted on October 4th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Carlton Draught maintains its mantle as Australia’s consistent top-selling tap beer, and CUB has launched a classically irreverent campaign to refresh the minds of beer drinkers. A new keg of Carlton Draught is reportedly tapped every 46 seconds somewhere in

WINNING ON THE MELBOURNE CUP

Posted on September 29th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The prophetic Melbourne Cup Max – former publican and esteemed 15-Club member – has some tips for PubTIC readers on getting the most out of the big day.   Put the odds on your side today for Melbourne Cup. Most