Jane Louise

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https://pubtic.com.au/

NEW SUPER RULES COULD CATCH VENUES BY SURPRISE

Posted on July 15th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Live entertainment is a regular feature in many pubs and clubs, with venues engaging musicians, DJs, comedians, MCs and other performers throughout the year. While many of these engagements are made with contractors who provide an ABN, that does not

ANONYMOUS FLYERS TARGET ICONIC BALMAIN PUB

Posted on July 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The reopening of one of Sydney's oldest pubs has reignited a long-running debate over the place of historic hotels in increasingly residential inner-city neighbourhoods. Balmain's Dry Dock Hotel, a heritage-listed venue that first opened in 1867, has become the focus

PUBS CHARGING AHEAD

Posted on July 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise
As Australia's electric vehicle ownership continues to grow, venues such as pubs are emerging as a logical addition to the country's expanding charging network. While major retail centres have led the rollout to date, the next phase will increasingly rely

WINTER EXPERIENCES BOOST PUB APPEAL

Posted on July 8th, 2026 by Jane Louise
As hospitality venues continue to compete for guest attention, creating reasons for customers to stay longer and return more often has become just as important as the food and beverage offering itself. Rather than relying solely on traditional pub trade,

LANCELIN COMMUNITY RALLIES TO SAVE ICONIC PUB

Posted on July 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Residents of the coastal town of Lancelin have decided to take action themselves as ongoing beach erosion threatens one of the community's most recognisable landmarks. Located about 125 kilometres north of Perth, the popular holiday destination has seen its main

COMMERCIAL DISPUTE ENDS 20-YEAR TAB PARTNERSHIP

Posted on July 3rd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Following Tabcorp’s (TAB) revision of retail wagering, many operators are now reconsidering their position with TAB. One significant failed relationship with TAB is the Comiskey Group, ending after twenty years. The Group’s previous agreement expired on 30 June this year,

SWIFT SALE FOR ICONIC MALPASS HOTEL

Posted on July 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise
An iconic North Queensland pub has changed hands just two weeks after hitting the market, with the Malpass Hotel snapped up by the owner-operators of Townsville Brewing Co, the Bredhauer family. Located on a prominent 4,292sqm corner site along the

TOUGH TIMES CLAIM COUNTRY PUB

Posted on June 29th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The future of Burrumbuttock's historic Farmer's Inn Hotel has been thrown into doubt, with owners Jase Hounsell and April Hill announcing they are closing the venue less than two years after taking over the business. In a statement posted to

PUB DOGS IN THE DOGHOUSE AFTER COUNCIL VISIT

Posted on June 26th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Patrons enjoying a quiet drink at a Fitzroy pub last week were left surprised when City of Yarra officers wearing body cameras entered the venue to investigate a complaint. Their concern was not noise, violence or liquor licensing, but the

LORD NELSON BRINGS BACK THE SUNDAY ROAST

Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Sydney's oldest continually licensed hotel is doubling down on its British heritage this winter, bringing back the traditional Sunday roast across the entire venue. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, established in 1841 in The Rocks, is offering the roast every