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Hotels Should Promote, Not Divide, on Australia Day: Pub Owner

His comments come after Australian Venues Co backflipped on a decision to ban Australia Day across its 200 venues.
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Hotels Should Promote, Not Divide, on Australia Day: Pub Owner
A girl wrapped in an Australian flag towel smiles into the camera as thousands flock to Bondi Beach to beat the scorching heat during Australia Day in Sydney, on Jan. 26, 2019. Cole Bennetts/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
12/3/2024|Updated: 12/3/2024
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The classic Australian country song by the late Slim Dusty was famous for its line about a “pub with no beer”—but what about a pub with no cheer?

That’s the question on the mind of country Queensland pub owner Michael Offerdahl, who spoke out in the wake of a controversial incident involving one of Australia’s largest hotel and pub chains.

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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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