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Dec 4, 2019
2 min

WIN yourself a Christmas Ham at one of our many local pub raffles

Why does Christmas ham taste so much better than normal ham? Maybe we'll never know the answer, but what we do know is where to get one - at Your Local! Many of our local pubs are having Christmas raffle all though December giving you the chance to stock up while also having a fun night out. Here are just some of the Christmas raffles happening this month: Belmore Hotel, Maitland Ham raffles every Thursday until Christmas from 5.30pm Blackbutt Hotel, Lambton Toy raffle on Thu

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Nov 29, 2019
3 min

From our family to yours - the iconic Beach Hotel changes hands

A part of the Bale and Twohill families since the 70s, the iconic Beach Hotel will change hands into the family-owned, Eastern Hotels Group early next year. No strangers to taking on iconic Hunter hotels, the purchase of the Beach Hotel, Merewether is the third acquisition for the Lazarus family and their Eastern Hotels Group, after taking ownership of both Shoal Bay Country Club and the Exchange Hotel, Hamilton in the past three years. With the venue officially changing hand

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Nov 28, 2019
1 min

AHA Newcastle Hunter President Rolly de With welcomes move to re-invigorate Sydney's nightlife

Australian Hotels Association (AHA) – Newcastle Hunter President Rolly de With has joined AHA NSW CEO John Whelan in welcoming the removal of the lockout laws across Sydney’s CBD, saying it will undoubtedly help to re-invigorate the night-time economy. The 1.30am lockout laws will be removed from venues across the Sydney CBD and Oxford Street from Tuesday, 14 January 2020. “On behalf of our local hospitality industry we welcome this important decision made by the NSW Governme

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Nov 22, 2019
2 min

Local indigenous boxer has the Wickam Park Hotel in his corner

Local hotelier Marcus Wright from the Wickham Park Hotel has stepped into the ring to support up-and-coming Raymond Terrace amateur boxer Benson Manton achieve his sporting dreams. They may have met under unusual circumstances, but despite 22-year-old Raymond Terrace boxer Benson Manton having never stepped foot into the Wickham Park Hotel, from the moment their paths crossed, hotelier Marcus Wright was determined to do whatever he could to help the young athlete come one st

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Nov 15, 2019
2 min

Albion Hotel joins neighbourhood group GLOW to adopt drought-stricken schools

As drought continues to ravage rural NSW, one local pub has joined forces with a community organisation to adopt three regional schools doing it tough in the face of what has become one of our country’s worst climate disasters. The Albion Hotel at Wickham has joined with neighbourhood group Great Lifestyle of Wickham (GLOW), to provide support for three schools where students are struggling due to the impact their farming families are feeling from the drought. Hotelier Brian

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Nov 3, 2019
3 min

The challenge is on to see which O'Hara pub can raise the most for Movember

O'Hara Hotel Group pubs the Bradford Hotel at Rutherford, Rutherford Hotel and Windsor Castle Hotel, East Maitland have this year challenged each other to see who can raise the most money for the Movember initiative, which aims to get people talking and raise funds for men’s health. O'Hara Hotels spokesperson Georgia Duff said the hotel group was joining forces in the challenge to try and raise $50,000 overall, as the initiative is close to the hearts of a lot of staff. "Move

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Oct 30, 2019
8 min

Here's how to spend Melbourne Cup day having a blast at Your Local...

It's the race that stops a nation and where better to spend a great afternoon than at Your Local? Here's just some of what's on offer across Newcastle and the Hunter this Melbourne Cup Day... Argenton Hotel, Argenton 🐎 Option to join an Exclusive VIP Party or book a Beer Garden Cabana 🐎 Fashions on the Field with prizes for best dressed lady and gentleman 🐎 Prize for Best Fascinator 🐎 Sweeps of $2, $5, $10, $50 🐎 Live entertainment 🐎 Book on: (02) 4958 1060 Bar Petite,

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Oct 24, 2019
1 min

Exchange Hotel to hold drought charity night for local farmers

The Exchange Hotel at Hamilton is getting ready to support our struggling local farmers with Schooners for Singleton - a drought charity night complete with live music, raffles and the hotel's first ever Bachelor Auction featuring the University of Newcastle Seahorse Rugby Club players. The community fundraiser will be held from 9pm on Saturday, 30 November and aims to raise money for drought-stricken farming families in Singleton and Merriwa. “Coming into summer we really wa

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Oct 24, 2019
4 min

Ever wanted to visit a haunted pub? The Great Northern prepares to serve spirits of a different kind

They have been around for years, stories about the ghostly apparitions that wander the upstairs floors of Newcastle's Great Northern Hotel. But are the tales true? We recently went in to find out. Over the years, everyone from mediums to musicians and staff claim to have experienced things they cannot explain at the Great Northern Hotel, from items moving on their own, to footsteps in empty rooms, and haunting voices calling their name. With a colourful history dating back to

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Oct 14, 2019
3 min

New-look Hotel Jesmond finds success with locals and industry

Two years after it began, a massive project to overhaul and re-invent Hotel Jesmond is finally complete. According to hotelier Dan Ferguson, despite spending the past two years living upstairs with his young family while a major renovation project took place, the outcome has been well worth the dirt, dust and debris - especially when the final product has been nominated as a finalist in six categories of this year's Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence. "Long d

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Sep 26, 2019
2 min

Fundraising, free barbecues and Happy Hour prove engaging, every Saturday at Edgeworth Tavern

Hotelier Locky Heffernan might be relatively new to the area, but the Edgeworth Tavern licensee knows exactly what it takes to engage his local community. Fundraising, free barbecues and Happy Hour every Saturday. The initiative came about when Locky realised the level of community support present at the hotel, and was keen to harness the generosity of locals to help community groups such as cancer support organisation the Kaden Centre at Warabrook. "Since coming to the venue

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Sep 23, 2019
3 min

Make a weekend of it at Tea Gardens Hotel with Dragon and Oktoberfest celebrations

If you think a sea change might be just the thing this weekend, consider making your way to coastal Tea Gardens, just an hour north of Newcastle. This weekend, Tea Gardens Hotel on the banks of the Myall River, is going all out with two days of incredible entertainment. On Friday night, 27 September the hotel will come alive with Aussie live music icons Dragon on the outdoor stage. "Tea Gardens Hotel provides a great country/seaside experience with a lovely local vibe," hot

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Sep 6, 2019
2 min

Farmer's Hotel Vacy ready to slow race for charity at this weekend's Vacy Village Carnival

In addition to a host of fun activities happening in the Upper Hunter this weekend including the Denman Markets and Sandy Hollow Motorfest, on the other side of town at Vacy, the Farmer's Hotel will be holding its annual Landrover Charity Slow Race as part of the Vacy Village Country Carnival. To be held on Sunday, 8 September, the Vacy Village Country Carnival gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the magical charm of the local village and Farmer's Hotel country pub. T

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Aug 16, 2019
5 min

Farmer's markets, lawn mower races and unique pubs - Why you have to visit the Upper Hunter

Just by chance Saturday, 7 September will provide a great opportunity to visit the Upper Hunter and enjoy a cross-over of events happening on the same day - and within just 30 minutes of each other. But all that fun is bound to make you hungry - and thirsty, right? That's where we come in! Here's our guide to making the most of Saturday, 7 September in the Upper Hunter and where to get some great food and drinks along the way... First up, we think you should take a drive to D

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Aug 14, 2019
2 min

AHA Newcastle Hunter teams up with Mark Hughes Foundation to help find a cure for brain cancer

Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Newcastle Hunter is proud to once again be a Gold Sponsor of the annual Mark Hughes Magic Ball raising money and awareness for brain cancer research. For the past thee years, AHA Newcastle Hunter has been a Gold Sponsor of the annual Mark Hughes Magic Ball, which last year alone raised more than $200,00 for brain cancer research. AHA Newcastle Hunter President Rolly de With described the relationship between AHA and the Mark Hughes Foundati

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Aug 12, 2019
2 min

Red-hot, Nashville-style fried chicken comes to Newcastle Hotel

Life in Newcastle just got hotter with the opening of Newy Fried Chicken at The Newcastle Hotel. Now open for dine-in and takeaway, Newy Fried Chicken is the latest offering from founder and resident ‘Fryguy’ Nic Brady, who is the culinary mastermind behind the successful Philadelphian-style sandwich pop-up, Hotline Hoagies, which operated in the space from March 2018 to May this year. Nic says Newy Fried Chicken is inspired by the sweet and spicy southern flavours of Nashvil

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Aug 9, 2019
3 min

Dust off your tights and break out the hairspray - Ziggy's is back at the Great Northern

The last time anyone uttered the phrase, 'I'm going to Ziggy's this weekend,' would have been in the late 90s, but that is all about to change tomorrow night when the famous nightclub re-opens at the Great Northern Hotel. According to hotelier Ben McBeath, Ziggy’s, an iconic 80s nightclub, was perceived as a fun, almost kitsch event, that delivered an environment of dance, drinks and was free of pretense. So with that in mind, Ziggy's will relaunch on Saturday night, 10 Aug

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Aug 9, 2019
4 min

Iconic Merewether Hotel, The Prince, gets multi-million-dollar facelift

The newly unveiled The Prince at Merewether has undergone an incredible transformation Part owners and business managers Ty and Julianne Burford had a vivid vision for the future of the venue, that would not only bring the pub back to life, but also honour the important legacy that is the Prince of Wales Hotel. Passers by will already notice a big change outside the venue- the exterior of the building has been freshly painted, and new signage sits proud. The hotel has been re

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Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Fill up the fridge at one of our many local pub weekly meat, seafood and veggie tray raffles...

The question is, 'Do you feel lucky?' If the answer is yes and you're keen to fill up the fridge with some delicious meat, seafood or fruit and veggie trays, then head to one of our local pub weekly raffles to win big! Below are just some of our favourites to choose from... Thursday, 18 July Abermain Hotel, Abermain - drawn at 7pm Australia Hotel, Cessnock from 10am Belmont Hotel, Belmont - drawn at 7.30pm The Boatrowers Hotel, Stockton The Duke of Wellington Hotel, Lambton

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Jul 23, 2019
2 min

Burwood Inn Merewether decides turtle deaths are the last straw

Around the world pubs and hospitality venues are slowly starting to do away with single use straws and in Newcastle, or Merewether to be precise, Burwood Inn hoteliers Tony and Sandra Dart are leading by example... It is estimated there are now around 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris across our oceans. As a result, 100,000 marine creatures die every year from plastic entanglement, along with one million sea birds. While all forms of discarded plastic are harmful in our

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