Jane Louise

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BRISBANE PUBS TIPPED FOR HOTEL EXPANSION

Posted on September 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Pubs in Brisbane could be transformed into major accommodation hubs under a council plan aimed at tackling the city’s looming hotel room shortage. The proposed changes would allow pub developments in key suburban centres to reach up to twelve storeys,

PUB SOUNDS ALARM OVER DRINK SPIKING

Posted on September 7th, 2026 by Jane Louise
A popular Adelaide live music venue has warned partygoers to stay alert after being made aware of several suspected drink spiking incidents across the CBD in recent weeks. The Ed Castle Hotel on Currie Street issued a warning to patrons

FIREBALL GETS FRUITY

Posted on September 2nd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Fireball is branching out from its popular signature cinnamon whisky with the launch of a new Blazin’ Apple flavour, hitting Australian venues and stores this month. The new expression combines Fireball’s familiar cinnamon heat with the sweet, crisp flavour of

DEVELOPER DEAL FOR HISTORIC GRIFFINS HOTEL

Posted on August 31st, 2026 by Jane Louise
Adelaide property developer George Kambitsis has expanded his CBD holdings with the $8.55 million acquisition of the historic Griffins Hotel on Hindmarsh Square. The Victorian-era pub sits on a 680sqm site in the heart of Adelaide’s commercial, accommodation and retail

HARVEST DELIVERS A STAY FOR COURTHOUSE

Posted on August 28th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Harvest Hospitality Group has pulled the Courthouse Hotel from market after failing to find the right buyer through an Expression of Interest campaign earlier this year. The Tamworth pub has been part of Harvest since 2016 when the group acquired

SOUND NSW TURNS UP FUNDING SUPPORT

Posted on August 26th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Sound NSW is opening the books on its 2026/27 funding programs, giving artists, music businesses and venues across NSW another opportunity to secure support for projects and investment in the state's music sector. Applications are now open for the Contemporary

THE NEW COMPLIANCE MOMENT FOR GAMING VENUES

Posted on August 24th, 2026 by Jane Louise
For pubs and clubs with electronic gaming machines, one of the biggest changes under Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms is not simply the reduction of the customer due diligence threshold from $10,000 to $5,000. It is what

GAMBLING REFORMS MOVE BEYOND POKER MACHINES

Posted on August 21st, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australia’s gambling landscape is changing, and the latest reforms make clear that the conversation is no longer just about poker machines in pubs and clubs. The Albanese Government’s Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 has passed Parliament, introducing new

VGCCC TARGETS EMERGING GAMBLING RISKS

Posted on August 19th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The national gambling landscape is evolving rapidly, creating new challenges for regulators and increasing the potential for harm among people at risk. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has responded with the release of Strategy 2029, its three-year

PUB INCIDENT SEES FOUR FACE COURT

Posted on August 17th, 2026 by Jane Louise
An end-of-season celebration at a regional NSW pub has landed four members of the Wauchope Blues rugby league club in court after an altercation with venue staff. The incident occurred at Wauchope’s Bago Tavern on 13 September last year, with