Bay Hotel Motel hits a six to support local teen Koby Smith
Former Australian Test Opening Batsman Rick McCosker recently joined Bay Hotel Motel to help raise $10,000 for local teen Koby Smith, who...
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COMMUNITY
Spanning all the way from Catherine Hill Bay to the Upper Hunter, the AHA Newcastle Hunter Sub-Branch is the largest in NSW and consists of more than 160 members.
It may be common knowledge our hoteliers are some of the best when it comes to hospitality, great food and serving up a cold one, but there's something else they are pretty good at too - supporting their local communities.
Did you know that in 2017, our hoteliers together raised in excess of $126,000 for charitable organisations?
Some of our recipients included The Mark Hughes Foundation, Variety - The Children's Charity, HMRI, the Hunter Academy of Sport and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
Check out our stories below to learn more...
AHA Newcastle Hunter
Sep 15, 20202 min read
It's mate vs mate in the race to win Best Mullet for Mental Health
Great Northern Hotel managers Connor Bath and Mitchell Scott are literally going head to head to see who can sport the most impressive...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 14, 20202 min read
Where to go for a sit-down pub meal and ice-cold beer across Newie and the Hunter
We know our communities have been missing their pub meals, accompanied by a nice cold beer, for the past few months and we have good...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 12, 20202 min read
Hunter's Biggest ‘Schnit Night In’ To Support Local Pubs
On Tuesday, 19 May local pubs across Newcastle and the Hunter are asking their communities to order an iconic chicken schnitty for dinner...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Stay fed in style as pubs and venues offer take-away, drive-through, and delivery menu options
With everything going on at the moment, many of our pubs and venues are offering take-away and delivery meal options. While some of our...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 13, 20203 min read
Local Hospitality Scholarship Recognising Mateship and Opportunity in the Hunter
Born from the friendship between Newcastle hotelier and hospitality entrepreneur Scott Webster and the late Trevor Drayton, one of the...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jan 9, 20202 min read
NSW and Hunter pubs together provide an expected $300,000 for bushfire victims
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) NSW and Hunter pubs will together provide an estimated $300,000 to the Vinnies Bush Fire Appeal...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jan 8, 20202 min read
Beach Hotel staffer plans pub sewing bee to create pouches for injured wildlife
In the wake of devastating bush fires that have killed more than half a billion animals, Beach Hotel venue supervisor Claire Hamilton is...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 11, 20193 min read
List of dog-friendly pubs in Newcastle & across the Hunter
You're thirsty. You're friends are waiting. You grab your keys and are about to lock the door behind you when.... Your dog gives you...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 10, 20192 min read
Nag's Head offers unbridled, and ongoing, support to its Adamstown community
The Dungeon, a youth music space project run by Dr Rod Pattenden, local minister of Adamstown Uniting Church, has received funding of...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 6, 20194 min read
AHA Newcastle Hunter and local pubs provide an annual sum of more than $1.1 million to communities
Since the 1800s, publicans have been known as pillars of the community ready to lend a hand, and an ear, to the local communities they...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Nov 22, 20192 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Nov 3, 20193 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Oct 24, 20191 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Sep 6, 20192 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Aug 28, 20192 min read
Hunter hoteliers are forking out for our drought-stricken farmers this Father’s Day weekend
This weekend, hotels across Newcastle and the Hunter are banding together to raise money for drought-stricken farmers and rural...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Aug 14, 20192 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Aug 12, 20192 min read
The Wicko prepares to Surf the Spectrum this summer to support children with Autism
In the lead up to summer, the Wickham Park Hotel, affectionately known as The Wicko, will lend a hand to help support local children's...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jul 23, 20192 min read
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...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jun 26, 20192 min read
Exchange Hotel Hamilton helps celebrate local's 96 birthday
The Exchange Hotel at Hamilton thinks reaching the age of 96 is definitely something worth celebrating. Corrie Hoogenboom has seen more...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jun 25, 20191 min read
No Better Place to Stay Than Your Country Pub
There’s certainly no better place to stay than a NSW country pub – and the AHA NSW has welcomed Airbnb’s new initiative which will see...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jun 17, 20196 min read
Hospitality royalty Bruce and Vicki Woods announce retirement after 30 years of community support
A song was once penned with the lyrics, ‘two of the same – one of a kind’, a line which perfectly describes hospitality royalty Bruce and...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jun 6, 20192 min read
AHA launches light rail venue map
We all know how great our city of Newcastle is with its beautiful coastline, parks, events, cuisine, cafes and culture. In fact, it would...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jun 3, 20194 min read
Local pubs help the Flintstones raise more than $100,000 for kids in rural NSW
Four Newcastle locals and handful of pubs prove the spirit of giving extends all the way from the Stone Age to present day They’ve been...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 27, 20192 min read
AHA and the NSW Variety Bash raise more than $1 million for kids in need
It was six days of driving, dirt roads and delighted kids as the 2019 NSW Variety Bash made its way across more than 2,000 kilometres of...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 21, 20193 min read
George Tavern Greenhills lends a hand to help Kiss Goodbye to MS
This Sunday, 26 May the George Tavern at Greenhills will host a fundraising afternoon to support local resident Kate Roberts in her bid...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 10, 20192 min read
Local hoteliers ready to hit the road for this year’s Variety Bash
On Sunday, 19 May more than 100 cars are expected to gather at Foreshore Park, Newcastle before heading off for the annual NSW Variety...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 10, 20192 min read
Hunt Hospitality raises more than $100,000 for NSW Variety Bash
The Kent Hotel. The Duke of Wellington. Lakeside Village Tavern. The Seabreeze Hotel. These hotels, all owned by Hunt Hospitality, have...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
May 6, 20192 min read
Newcastle Hunter Race Day raises $92,000 for children’s charities Variety and HCRF
The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) – Newcastle Hunter 2019 Race Day, held on Saturday, 4 May at Newcastle Racecourse raised $92,000...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Mar 29, 20193 min read
Tradies are supporting the ladies at Bull n' Bush Hotel Medowie
For Tamworth Tradies Support the Ladies founders Gary Sinclair and Mathew Whitson, creating a non-profit organisation aimed at stopping...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Mar 26, 20192 min read
AHA Newcastle Hunter Race Day to partner with Variety and HCRF in 2019...
Each year, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Newcastle Hunter holds an annual charity race day to raise money for Variety - the...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Mar 26, 20192 min read
George Tavern Greenhills and Maitland FC hit $100,000
By Wednesday night, 27 March the George Tavern, Greenhills and Maitland Football Club will have together officially raised more than...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 15, 20191 min read
This Sunday is Dog Day 2019 at Honeysuckle Hotel...
Get your best pal or pals ready because this Sunday is Honeysuckle Dog Day 2019! Held in partnership with charity organisation Pound...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 12, 20192 min read
Nag's Head commits weekly raffle to supporting Dementia Australia
Jacinda Norman works at the Nag's Head Hotel, Adamstown. She is also a passionate advocate for dementia support and research. On Sunday,...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 8, 20192 min read
Victoria Hotel, Moonan Flat - The pub where you can glimpse a living dinosaur
Victoria Hotel at Moonan Flat is a well-known destination pub, frequented by day-trippers, motor-cycle social groups, tourists and those...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 8, 20191 min read
Commercial Hotel Morpeth puts a new spin on community support
Last year Ray and Joy Webb, along with the Commercial Hotel at Morpeth's loyal patrons, raised thousands of dollars for local...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 7, 20192 min read
AHA Newcastle Hunter named Major Sponsor of the 2019 Kurri Coalface Pedal
The Australian Hotels Association - Newcastle Hunter is proud to be this year’s major sponsor of the Kurri Coalface Pedal, raising money...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 5, 20192 min read
The Bradford Hotel teams up with Camp Quality to help sick kids
The Bradford Hotel, Rutherford has teamed up with Camp Quality in what is easily the hotel's largest community sponsorship initiative to...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Feb 1, 20192 min read
Lakeside Village Tavern lucky local wins as hotel raises almost $10,000 for Variety
Newcastle hotel group Hunt Hospitality is now just $27,000 short of reaching its goal of providing $100,000 for Variety - The Children's...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Jan 25, 20191 min read
Charity lamb lunch hits the spot for Australia Day recovery session
If you're in need of an Australia Day celebration recovery plan and love a good lamb sandwich, The Farmers Hotel, Vacy is the place to be...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 17, 20182 min read
The Cambridge Hotel joins forces with Lime Cordiale to honour local student
The sudden loss of 17 year-old Isaac Lourie, who died in a ski-boat accident on the Williams River near Raymond Terrace earlier this...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 11, 20182 min read
Hunt Hospitality aims to raise $100,000 for 2019 Variety Bash
Owner of Hunt Hospitality, Stephen Hunt and his staff at hunter hotels Lakeside Village Tavern, The Kent, The Duke of Wellington, and...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Dec 4, 20182 min read
There's a new group of royals in town and you can find them at Windsor Castle Hotel - of course!
Forget getting excited about royal visits by Harry and Meghan, or even William and Kate! There's a new group of royals in town and they...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Nov 14, 20182 min read
Local hotelier and AHA Newcastle Hunter President Rolly De With receives industry's top honour
AHA NSW has honoured long-serving Newcastle hotelier Rolly De With with the illustrious status of life member at a special ceremony held...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Oct 22, 20181 min read
Annual Charity Golf Day in support of Hunter Medical Research Institute
Local sporting icons Nathan Green and Mike Rabbit will join a host of Newcastle hoteliers and industry representatives at Newcastle Golf...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Oct 9, 20182 min read
Royal Hotel Murrurundi is providing community drought relief in a very unique way...
Over the past few months, hotels across Newcastle and the Hunter have dug deep providing more than $150,000 in support to our local...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Oct 8, 20182 min read
Bay Hotel Motel is preparing to tee off for the 17th Annual Charity Golf Day later this month...
The Bay Hotel Motel is preparing to hold its 17th Bay Hotel Annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday, 17 October at Morisset Golf Course....
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Oct 8, 20182 min read
The Crown & Anchor Hotel is on the search for Newcastle's Ultimate Dad Bod...!
If you've skipped the gym, enjoyed a few beers and not only embraced but celebrated the rise of the 'dad bod' - then you are in luck! The...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Sep 26, 20182 min read
The Lemon Grove Hotel lends a hand, Just BecCause it can...
When they first walked into the hotel in 2017, Lemon Grove hotelier Tony Dart had no idea that an unassuming teenage girl and her mother...
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AHA Newcastle Hunter
Aug 22, 20181 min read
Local pubs 'Let It Pour' for drought-stricken farmers
Great Northern Brewing Co recently launched its Let It Pour fundraising campaign, an initiative which included the donation of 1000 kegs...
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