Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

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

COOGEE BAY HOTEL BRINGS BUSINESS TO THE BEACH

Posted on August 14th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Few Sydney venues are as closely tied to their location as Coogee Bay Hotel, where hospitality, entertainment and accommodation come together just metres from one of the city’s best-known beaches. The eastern suburbs landmark has become a destination in its

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