Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

BANKTECH’S NEXT-GENERATION CRT APPROVED

Posted on April 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Banktech has recently announced its QuickPay XL5, regarded as Australia’s most sophisticated cash redemption terminal (CRT), has now secured formal regulatory approval for rollout in Queensland. The terminal is authorised to connect with both Max and Odyssey Licensed Monitoring Operators

SUNRISE SESSIONS BREW A NEW SOCIAL TREND

Posted on April 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Last month, Lewis Land Group’s The Komo hosted a unique event early one Saturday morning. The Moreton Bay venue collaborated with MilkLAB for an exclusive and unconventional event offering free plant-based coffees along with a live DJ set – starting

VENUES PUSH BACK AGAINST LAX PARENTING

Posted on April 8th, 2026 by Jane Louise

While laws vary across Australia, the rules regarding minors in licensed premises are strict. Both the licensed venue and the supervising adult have responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. The venue must strictly prevent minors from being

FUEL CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON HOSPO

Posted on April 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australians may soon be looking at higher dining costs, with a possible five per cent surcharge at pubs, restaurants and cafes arising from the soaring cost of fuel. Fuel prices have surged in Australia due to the war in the

TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS

Posted on March 30th, 2026 by Jane Louise

New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR

Posted on March 30th, 2026 by Jane Louise

The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the

NEW NATIONAL SEAFOOD LABELLING LAWS TAKE EFFECT IN JULY

Posted on March 27th, 2026 by Jane Louise

New seafood labelling laws will come into effect from 1 July this year, requiring hospitality venues serving seafood to inform customers of the food’s origin. In late 2023, Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia voted unanimously to proceed

PUB+ REVEALS AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE PUB FAVOURITES

Posted on March 25th, 2026 by Jane Louise

ALH Hotels’ hospitality rewards program pub+ recently released data settling the great Aussie debate: what is Australia’s top pub meal? Just eighteen months from launch, pub+ has hit the one-million-member mark. Data from the program revealed what meals and drinks

THE GULLY FINED OVER ETHANOL BURNER ACCIDENT

Posted on March 23rd, 2026 by Jane Louise

SafeWork SA secured a $250k fine against an Adelaide hotel this month after a worker suffered severe burns to more than 80 per cent of his body while refuelling an ethanol burner. On 13 March this year, the South Australian

ELEPHANT BRIDGE HOTEL SALE COMES WITH RESIDENT GHOST

Posted on March 20th, 2026 by Jane Louise

The historic Elephant Bridge Hotel, one of Victoria’s oldest continuously licensed regional pubs, has just hit the market. Meticulously restored, the bluestone hotel has served locals, farmers and travellers for 184 years in the tiny town of Darlington, 194 kilometres