Here's Cheers - The QHA Podcast

Queensland Hotels Association
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Listen to the backstory behind the individual hotel and pub success stories within Queensland, the latest product releases and even get to know the decision-makers that impact our industry.

  1. 10/10/2025

    Paul McMahon live in Townsville

    This episode is recorded with QHA CEO Bernie Hogan, on the road, at a live member's meeting at the Seaview Hotel in Townsville. Here Bernie talks to businessman and QHA board member Paul McMahon about his resilience and insights into the Queensland hospitality sector.

    25 min

  2. 29/08/2025

    Les Pullos - the Royal George Hotel and more

    QHA's Bernie Hogan enjoys a great catchup with hospitality legend Les Pullos at one of his iconic venues, the RG - the Royal George Hotel - in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

    35 min

  3. 08/08/2025

    John Collins - Night-Life Economy Commissioner

    Bernie Hogan, QHA Chief Executive, sits down for a chat John Collins, famous as bassist for Brisbane band Powderfinger and a well-known contributor to the night-life sector, who now serves as Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner.

    19 min

  4. 31/07/2025

    Luci and Toby Black of the Full Moon Hotel in Sandgate.

    Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan, drives 25 minutes up the road to the sunny suburb of Sandgate on the north side of Brisbane to catch up with Luci and Toby Black of the Full Moon Hotel - a recent QHA Awards for Excellence winner. At the 2025 awards ceremony, the Full Moon Hotel had a win in the Best Bistro - Metropolitan category, and also achieved Hall of Fame status for their Bottlemart Bottleshop in Boondall. Enjoy the chat!

    34 min

  5. 15/05/2023

    Matt Newberry of Catchment Brewing and Michael Johnson of Accommodation Australia

    Bernie Hogan, QHA Chief Executive, sits down for a chat about brands, brewing and beers with Matt Newberry of Brisbane's Catchment Brewing, and gains some insight into the accommodation industry with Michael Johnson, CEO of Accommodation Australia.

    54 min

  6. 03/03/2023

    David Shillington and the Jesbergs of Rix Hotel

    Enjoy the first episode of Here's Cheers for 2023 .  QHA's Bernie Hogan chats with ex-NRL star David Shillington about mental health and hits the road to Charters Towers to catch up with Jane and Noel Jesberg of the Rix Hotel.

    42 min

  7. 16/12/2022

    Lawrence Springborg and Kristy Coomber

    Bernie Hogan chats with Lawrence Springborg in Goodiwindi and spends time with Kristy Coomber of the resurrected  Mucka Pub in Muckadilla.

    39 min

  8. 13/12/2022

    Sarah Swan and Sam O'Toole

    QHA Chief Executive Bernie Hogan talks ER and shares some employers festive season tips with Sarah Swan of the QHA. He also spends some quality time with Mayor for Balonne Shire, Samantha O'Toole.

    29 min
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Listen to the backstory behind the individual hotel and pub success stories within Queensland, the latest product releases and even get to know the decision-makers that impact our industry.

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  • Creator
    Queensland Hotels Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Here's Cheers - The QHA Podcast
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