Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

SA PUBS PUT MATESHIP ON THE MENU

Posted on August 12th, 2026 by Jane Louise

South Australians are being encouraged to get back to the local this August, with over 110 pubs across the state joining forces for SA Cheers Together. Running from 1 to 31 August, the month-long initiative from the Australian Hotels Association

JAMES SQUIRE TAPS INTO PASSIONFRUIT

Posted on August 12th, 2026 by Jane Louise

James Squire is taking a different route into the RTD category, with Passionfruit Soda now rolling out on tap across venues Australia-wide. The 4% ABV serve combines a juicy passionfruit hit with a crisp finish, drawing on the familiar flavour

THE FLYING FOX PUTS A BRITISH SPIN ON THE LOCAL

Posted on August 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Forget the sprawling Melbourne pub. The Flying Fox is taking a more intimate approach to the neighbourhood local, with a British pub ethos. The latest opening from the team behind St Kilda’s The Lion & Wombat has landed on Bridge

ALH’S ESPLANADE HOTEL SET TO REOPEN AFTER $11.5M REVAMP

Posted on August 7th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Brighton's historic Esplanade Hotel is set to reopen next month following an $11.5 million redevelopment that includes the launch of a new boutique beachfront hotel. The landmark Adelaide venue has been closed since October while owner ALH Group completed a

THE NEXT ROUND: WHAT VICTORIA’S ELECTION COULD MEAN FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on August 5th, 2026 by Jane Louise

With the Victorian State Election due in November, pubs have opportunity to examine what each party is offering the hospitality sector. The incumbent Labor Government has continued to position itself as a major supporter of arts, culture and the night-time

WESTONS REVIVE FRIENDLY SOCIETIES

Posted on August 3rd, 2026 by Jane Louise

The fireplaces are burning again at inner Melbourne’s Friendly Societies Hotel, marking the return of one of the suburb's oldest pubs after almost two years sitting empty. Reopened in June by Leo Weston and his parents, Clare and Nathan, Friendly

SHEEP DOG TAPS NEWTOWN HOTEL FOR PBJ LAUNCH

Posted on July 31st, 2026 by Jane Louise

Sheep Dog is putting on-premise at the centre of the launch of its new Peanut Butter Jelly Whiskey, with a major consumer activation kicking off in August to drive trial and venue engagement. The campaign will see the brand take

AVC’S COOMERA LODGE ENTERS ACCOMMODATION MARKET

Posted on July 29th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Coomera Lodge Hotel is entering an exciting new chapter, with the popular northern Gold Coast pub set to open on-site accommodation for the first time from 10 August, when 24 self-contained cabins welcome guests. This follows and expands on the

SECOND GLADSTONE HOTEL RSA CASE PROMPTS FRESH SANCTION

Posted on July 27th, 2026 by Jane Louise

The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has barred Gladstone Hotel manager Mark Keegan, finding he failed his responsibilities during a serious RSA breach involving a repeat intoxicated patron. The disciplinary action follows an investigation by Liquor & Gaming

INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY: A GLOBAL TOAST TO BEER

Posted on July 24th, 2026 by Jane Louise

There are few products that bring people together quite like beer. From the neighbourhood local pouring familiar favourites to craft breweries showcasing bold new flavours, beer remains at the heart of hospitality, connecting communities one schooner, pint and tasting paddle