Clyde Mooney

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STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT: WHAT PATRONS AND INDUSTRY WANT

Posted on December 10th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The inaugural State of the Industry Report (SIR) has been unveiled by the Australian Hotels Association (Vic), citing extensive research on what consumers want from pubs and society. The SIR outlines the social and economic contribution of pubs and hotels

ARTEMUS AND FELONS’ MORE AT MANLY WHARF

Posted on December 8th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Felons has finalised its harbourside home at Manly Wharf, marking the milestone of its broad offering brew-pub in a three-day celebration. One of Australia’s most innovative Brewing Co’s, the opening of Felons Barrel Room and installation of its new onsite

SMITHS STEPPING DOWN FROM AMERICAN

Posted on December 8th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
A “rare and distinguished” freehold operation is being sold by long-timers, offering the picturesque American Hotel in popular Creswick. The Hotel boasts a rich history, established in 1858 it is a beautifully maintained heritage building dripping with period charm, enhanced

FLOWER PASSES LONG FLAT IN BELATED RETURN FOR BROTHERS

Posted on December 5th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Veteran hotelier Alistair Flower has relinquished his Long Flat Pub to high-flying newcomers Stephen and Scott McMillan, in a return to the country a century in the making. Flower Hotels, led by Port Macquarie hotelier Alistair Flower, acquired the hotel

HARVEST LAUNCHES INCOME FUND FOR NEW INVESTORS

Posted on December 5th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Harvest Hospitality has begun its next stage in expansion with the launch of its latest investment vehicle, the Harvest Hospitality Income Fund (HHIF). HHIF is an open-ended fund intended to deliver consistent, sustainable cash distributions, underpinned by capital growth. It

SYDNEY JOINS VIBRANCY VIBE

Posted on December 3rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
City of Sydney Council has boarded the vibrancy train, heralding the loosening of regulations and making Sydney’s extensive COVID-inspired street dining spaces permanent. The new alfresco dining spaces were introduced in 2020 as part of efforts to revive hospitality trade

CALLS FOR TOUGHER OUTCOMES ON VIOLENT PUB ATTACKS

Posted on December 3rd, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The AHA National president is driving the South Australian government to do more to address the scourge of violent gang crime and attacks targeting Adelaide pubs. State and national president David Basheer addressed a crowd that included both State Premier

NSW CRACKDOWN ON GAMING SHUTDOWN

Posted on December 1st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Hundreds of NSW pubs and clubs are likely to see a shakeup of their trading as the government looks to tighten variations to the mandatory shutdown period on gaming machines. As per the Gaming Machines Act 2001, registered hotels and

EAST VILLAGE SOLD TO NEW PUBLICAN RESTAURANTEUR

Posted on December 1st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The landmark East Village Hotel on the Balmain peninsula has sold to a pub industry newcomer, as city-fringe hotels are increasingly about the appeal of experiential dining. Affectionately known by devotees as ‘The EVH’ the pub provides a public bar,

BAYFIELDS’ BLOCKBUSTER CHARITY LUNCHEON

Posted on November 28th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Bayfield Hotel Group has achieved a record total in its fight for the Children’s Cancer Institute, at the 25th-anniversary Trade Luncheon. Over the past 25 years the austere Trade Luncheon has grown to become one of the most significant philanthropic