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Pub Leaders Summit 2025 program launches
Looking to improve your venue or group’s operations? Check out the line-up of speakers and topics that are set to make this year’s Pub Leaders Summit a must-attend event!

New owners relaunch Blackwood Hotel
Hospitality veterans Jerry Dimas and John Scardamaglia are operating a pub for the first time, revamping the Blackwood Hotel an hour north-west of Melbourne.

The Australian Hotelier Future Leaders Scholarship returns
The scholarship will help develop the next generation of publicans, with $24k in prizes up for grabs – including for the winner’s venue!
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Is Italian food having a moment in pubs?
With pizza and pasta long considered menu staples that don’t need a lot of attention, Italian cuisine is now being heroed in many pubs across the country.

Brett Matthews on the launch of Piermount and its growth plans
As a phase of new growth begins, the Guy Matthews Hotel Group has rebranded as Piermount. One of its first major projects is the construction of Heysen Hotel, the first greenfields pub with gaming approved in South Australia in over 20 years.

How digital credibility is driving discovery: Pubs, AI and LEO
As more people use AI to discover new venues, businesses with credible third-party coverage are benefitting from increased visibility. Find out how to build your digital reputation in the new digital era.

Make the switch with Optus Sport
Optus Sport is transitioning to streaming from 31 May, making it even easier for venues to broadcast world-class football.