By MICK ROBERTS © THE O’Hara family just couldn’t shake the legacy of their predecessors. Despite the Hides not building or hosting the landmark hotel at the corner of Lake and Shields Streets, in the northern Queensland city of Cairns,… Read More ›
Australian Hotels
Double jabbed beer drinkers rewarded with a free glass by Lion
A NATIONAL initiative to reward double-jabbed Australians with a free glass of beer when pub doors safely reopen has been announced by Furphy and parent-company Lion. As a way to boost jabs in arms throughout the country and in line… Read More ›
Study finds despite Covid-19 pub restrictions, Aussies did not “get on the beer” at home during lockdowns
NEW research has revealed Australians did not “get on the beers” at home during the nation’s COVID-19 lockdowns despite the closure of licensed venues. On-premises alcohol consumption was prohibited in Australia in March following the closure of pubs, clubs, restaurants,… Read More ›
Here’s how you can help your local pub during the coronavirus lock-down
Carlton & United Breweries and the Australian Hotels Association have teamed up to help pubs survive the coronavirus crisis. For the Love of Your Local campaign is calling on drinkers to visit the ‘Love of Your Local’ website then nominate their… Read More ›
The adventures of Bluey & Curley in our Australian pubs
A POPULAR Australian newspaper comic strip during the war years, ‘Bluey and Curley’ was written by artist, caricaturist, and cartoonist Alex Gurney. Gurney was renowned for his generous habit of giving the original art work of his caricatures, cartoons, and… Read More ›
Beer Facts
– Adelaide Chronicle March 17 1949
Book reveals the colourful tales of Bellambi and Bulli pubs
THE barmaids serving-up the beer in what is today’s Heritage Hotel at Bulli, south of Sydney, must have looked on in sheer horror as thousands of thirsty drinkers began filling the public bar on Christmas Eve 1940. To help celebrate… Read More ›
Min Min Hotel
THE MYSTERIOUS Min Min lights were first recorded near the now-abandoned western Queensland settlement of Min Min early last century. The Min Min light is circular and has fuzzy, moving edges and is usually white, but can be green, yellow,… Read More ›