Pub

BUYERS ‘TUSSLE’ AS HOTELS SELL LIKE HOTCAKES

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The perfect storm is driving coastal and regional popularity and sharpening yields, and pubs in growth areas have never been more in vogue. Hotel Cessnock is the latest in a trail of assets scooped up by strong operators and prudent

PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research by tech-based employment service Workible shows hospitality is one of the most sought-after and devoted

ANOTHER STATE RAMPS UP LICENSING LAWS

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Tough new laws come into effect next week in Tasmania, aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related incidents in the State. Starting 1 September there are new rules and penalties for patrons and licensees, most notably the use of ‘Barring

FIGURES SHOW LIGHT AT END OF TURNAROUND TUNNEL FOR LANTERN

Posted on August 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The demonstrable turn-around of listed pub group Lantern has been seen in the company’s end of financial year report. Having announced plans to execute a formal ‘Transformation Plan’ (see below) at the end of 2015, the resulting changes to revenue

JONES’ CORNER MARKET IN MENTONE PUBS

Posted on August 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Bay-side suburb of Mentone will be welcoming new owners to its only pub – the Corner Store – as the Joneses look to keep up with the potential. Mentone is around 20 kilometres south of the Melbourne CBD, and

OUTBACK LEGEND PUBS REVIVE GIANT MAREE MAN

Posted on August 24th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Outback icons the Maree Hotel and William Creek Hotel have led the revival of South Australia’s famous ‘Maree Man’ – the world’s second-largest geoglyph. Located nearly 800 kilometres due north of Adelaide, in the State’s far north, Maree Man is

SHORT’S ROYAL HOTEL BUILDING UP AND IN MILIEU

Posted on August 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
With a bird’s eye view of Sydney’s inner west, Marty Short’s Royal Hotel is set to unveil its brand new heritage balcony and coherence with consumers. Occupying a landmark corner of Leichhardt’s famous Norton Street, the Royal Hotel was built

SENTENCES FOR ALCOHOL ASSAULTS: VICTORIA vs NSW

Posted on August 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Assailants have been sentenced after serious alcohol-soaked assaults that nearly killed innocent victims, with a Victorian teen facing greater time than two Sydney men. In June, 2015, brothers Kye Smith and Corey Lucas beat and seriously injured Keighery Hotel assistant

NEW PETERSHAM INN MAKING WAVES IN WEST

Posted on August 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just eleven weeks into new operations, and the Petersham Inn is finding fortune in cheeky promotions and catering to its target audience. First-time hotelier Bianca McDonald took on the leasehold business in early June, advancing her years in pub operations

CHILDHOOD CANCER SCARING PUB BOSSES

Posted on August 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Children’s Cancer Institute is again scaring the crap out of publicans, encouraging pub workers and patrons to ‘Dare the Boss’ to face their greatest fear. Back after its frightfully successful debut in 2015, the program began this month ahead