Jane Louise

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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

GUINNESS WINS OVER THE LADIES AND GEN Z

Posted on March 18th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Tuesday saw record numbers of Australians raising a glass of Guinness to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. The stout, previously considered a classic ‘old man’s drink’, has now become Australia’s favourite dark beer, rising in popularity year on year. Guinness was

ALBANY HOTEL LISTING OPENS DOOR FOR HERITAGE REVIVAL

Posted on March 16th, 2026 by Jane Louise
One of Western Australia’s oldest inns, the Albany Hotel, is on the market for $2.95 million. Albany is WA's oldest European settlement, found at the southern tip of Australia’s largest state, around 420km south-east of Perth on the shores of

FEROS GOLF DAY RAISES $90K FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Posted on March 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Chris Feros’ Hotel Group has raised a generous $90k at its latest annual Charity Golf Day, held on 20 February this year at Barden Ridge Golf Course. Now in its thirteenth year, the Group’s inter-pub golf competition evolved from a

TIDE CLOSING IN ON LANCELIN HOTEL

Posted on March 11th, 2026 by Jane Louise
A Western Australian pub owner has been forced to take drastic action to protect his beachfront hotel from serious erosion. Glen Trebilcock, owner of the Lancelin Sands Hotel, recently woke to find the temporary defence against erosion, which had been

ST PATRICK’S DAY POWER CUT SPARKS PUB FURY

Posted on March 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise
A Sydney pub came close to closing on its busiest night of the year after Ausgrid advised power would be cut for a planned network upgrade at 9pm on the night of St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Newtown’s Sydney Park Hotel

REGULATORS WARN INDUSTRY OF COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS

Posted on March 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Regulators across Australia are reminding venues that compliance obligations remain a key focus in 2026. Recent updates from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) and Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) highlight the importance of understanding legal responsibilities when

ANGEL OF MALVERN LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS HOSPITALITY VISION

Posted on March 4th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Melbourne’s heritage-listed Angel of Malvern has reopened following a massive $450 million development. Luxury developer Kokoda Property purchased the hotel, then known as Angel Tavern, in 2017. They then ran the pub to get to know the locals and what

BIG BOOST FOR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY

Posted on March 2nd, 2026 by Jane Louise
The City of Canterbury Bankstown Council is the latest New South Wales LGA to begin a Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) trial, to help stimulate its night-time economy. The council has been awarded a $112k SEP Kickstart Grant to help support