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DIXON GROUP’S SHENANNIGANS ENTRY TO NT

Posted on September 27th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Dixon Group has expanded into another state, picking up the operation of Shenannigans in Darwin. Shenannigans, known locally as “Shags”, is an Irish-themed party pub that opened 21 years ago, and has largely set the tone for the city’s Mitchell

MERIVALE GONGED AT STAR-STUDDED 2017 BAR AWARDS

Posted on September 25th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Last week saw Australian Bartender Magazine’s celebrated Bar Awards for 2017, with a strong showing from the pub community in the ever-shifting cauldron of cocktails and bar culture. 2017 marked the 17th Bar Awards, held at Pyrmont’s Doltone House with

TABCORP BACK $10m THE EVEREST TO TAKE ON THE CUP

Posted on September 25th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Tabcorp has announced it is major sponsor to Racing NSW’s first ever running of The TAB Everest – touted as the “world’s richest turf race” with $10 million prize money. For many years Racing Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival, culminating with

NIGHTLIFE MUSIC AWARDED IN AFR TOP50 INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

Posted on September 22nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Australian Financial Review this week released its venerated list of innovative companies, featuring those “at the cutting edge” of their sectors. For the first time, the list has included a music company, with Brisbane-based music provider Nightlife securing #26

AHA NATIONAL AWARDS GO OFF WITH A BANG

Posted on September 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Australia’s hospitality elite gathered Monday night to celebrate the best of the best at the 2017 AHA National Awards for Excellence. The event took place for the second year at the magnificent RACV Royal Pines Resort, facilitating an outdoor aspect

A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING

Posted on September 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In a world where beer is no longer simple, people serving it must know something of what they're doing. Acclaimed brewer Neal Cameron offers insight into insight.   We’re big on education in Australia. We are in the top ten

GOVT LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AROUND ONLINE BETTING

Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has initiated a campaign to raise awareness around the pitfalls of online and mobile betting, in light of its massive increase in popularity. The segment of the population identified for ‘risky’ technology-based gambling behaviour is men aged

PREMIUM POST-MIX LAUNCHED TO ADDRESS CHANGING MARKET

Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In a drinks market of ‘premiumisation’ and quality over quantity, an Australian company is challenging the mainstream suppliers with high-quality, organic post-mix. An increasing number of licensed venues around Australia are choosing upmarket options in both food and beverage, to

BIG NORTH NOWRA PUB SELLS FOR $12m

Posted on September 4th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Sydney publican Mark Duggan has teamed with Gary O’Donnell to secure the large-format North Nowra Tavern for close to $12 million. Duggan operates Burwood’s Avondale Hotel, and O’Donnell brings local knowledge, having formerly run Nowra’s Archer Hotel, before selling it