The Publicans Lunch

The Publicans Lunch A not for profit Publicans Network that holds lunches once every two months at various Melbourne Hotels

The atmosphere of the lunches is feen friendly and relaxed and the days informative and supportive. The group is still keen to attract more licensees and venue operators and to attain a better gender balance and to maintain these regular gatherings as an important part of Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality industry.

29/07/2026

South West Kitchens

03/07/2026

Bec’s Unhinged Review:
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman is the only shop in Australia that somehow operates in two completely different dimensions.

You’ll either have 17 salespeople standing at the front door like they’ve been tipped off a celebrity’s arriving.
“G’day! How ya going? Need a hand? Looking for anything? You right there? Need a trolley? Want to finance a toaster?”

Mate… I haven’t even crossed the welcome mat yet. I don’t even know why I’m here.

Or…
You’ll spend the next 32 minutes wandering around the joint looking for someone to serve you. It’s like playing Where’s Wally, except Wally is on smoko permanently.

You’ll do three laps of the TVs, accidentally learn the specs of every washing machine ever made, sit on six recliners questioning your life choices, and start forming an emotional attachment to a fridge before finally spotting a staff member.

The second you make eye contact…
Gone.

Old mate disappears through a door marked “Staff Only” like you’ve just activated a stealth mission in a video game.

By the time someone finally serves you, you’ve mentally renovated the spare room, named the robot vacuum, and decided you’ll just buy it online instead.

It’s honestly one of the greatest retail mysteries in Australia. You’re either being hunted… or you’re the one doing the hunting.

Stay Unhinged, Legends ✌🏼

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'We could create so many more opportunities,' co-organiser says.

03/07/2026
03/07/2026

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