Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

“IT FELT LIKE A CRIME”: SYDNEY PUBLICAN’S BATTLE TO REMOVE POKIES

Posted on February 11th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Recently the NSW government made a move to reduce harm from late night gambling, legislating that from 31 March 2026 all gaming machines in the state must be shut down between 4am to 10am each day. Yet despite this direction

FROM FOOTY TIPS TO FARM AID: ALH DOUBLES DOWN

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group (ALH) is not only looking to improve the pubgoer experience this year but will once again be meaningfully supporting the wider community. To improve the patron experience, ALH has created a strategic partnership with digital

AVC TAPS AMERICANA TREND AT THE WHARF

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australian Venue Co’s (AVC) Wharf Hotel has partnered with Pepsi to bring the American football experience to Melbourne’s Yarra. The Wharf Hotel will be holding a tailgate party this weekend in preparation for the Super Bowl on Monday. Offering face

MAROONS’ MUNSTER MAKES MOVE WITH THE MILTON

Posted on February 4th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Cameron Munster, captain of the Queensland State of Origin Maroons, has made a move into hospitality, preparing to open a new pub in Brisbane’s well-known Caxton Street named The Milton. The Milton, expected to begin trading early March, will be

LICENSEE BANNED OVER INTOX INCIDENT

Posted on January 30th, 2026 by Jane Louise

A former licensee of Tamworth’s Southgate Inn has been banned from holding a license by the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) for one year following an incident where a heavily intoxicated person fell, sustaining multiple injuries. Across a

GTA ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY AND STRATEGY GM

Posted on January 28th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Following a long and rigorous selection process, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced the appointment of their new General Manager of Policy, Strategy and Industry Relations, Daniel Maloney. Anthony Ball, GTA chair, says Maloney brings more than a decade

SKILLS, SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR NSW HOSPITALITY WORKERS

Posted on January 23rd, 2026 by Jane Louise

Over 40k hospitality workers in NSW have now completed the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course since the prevention of sexual harassment and assault training was added in June last year. The training was introduced by the NSW Government to

MENTAL WELLBEING: HOSPITALITY’S NEW OPERATIONAL PRIORITY

Posted on January 21st, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australia’s hospitality sector is thriving, yet staff shortages alongside increasing expectations from customers mean that teams are stretched. Forward-thinking businesses have realised that for their businesses to continue to thrive, employee wellbeing is a strategic advantage. In any given year,

HOW CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE IMPACTS TALENT ATTRACTION

Posted on January 19th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Recruitment is no longer solely about filling vacant positions, but is a strategic function that shapes an employer’s brand, workforce quality and long-term business success. A candidate’s experience spans everything from the initial job ad to the onboarding process. This

ALH’S IRISH FINNEGANS MAJOR REBRAND INTO THE CONDO

Posted on December 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise

After almost thirty years, Australian Leisure & Hospitality’s (ALH) Irish Finnegans in Townsville has received a multi-million-dollar renovation, including a name change and updated identity. The pub, built in 1998, is now known as The Condo Hotel, to broaden its