Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

DAYLESFORD INQUEST PROBES EXPIRED OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT

Posted on June 17th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Almost three years ago, tragedy struck the Royal Daylesford Hotel when a driver drove into a crowded outdoor area of the venue. The crash killed five people including two children and injured six others. The driver, William Swale, had experienced

BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOM

Posted on June 15th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Long associated with country halls and older generations, line dancing is experiencing an unexpected revival, drawing crowds of young adults across South Australia eager for a night of music, movement and connection. At a recent Sunday evening event at Mick

AVC’S GOOD NATURE BRINGS NEW ENERGY TO FED SQUARE

Posted on June 12th, 2026 by Jane Louise

AVC’s Good Nature Hotel – aka ‘The G’ – opened at Federation Square on Thursday, 4 June, introducing a new pub, beer garden and social destination in the heart of Melbourne. Taking over the former Beer Deluxe site, the venue

THE PUB PROFIT PROBLEM

Posted on June 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australian pubs may still be packed on weekends and central to community life, but new research suggests the economics of running a successful venue are becoming increasingly difficult. Data released by Zeller has revealed that while pubs and bars are

THE WOODSTOCK CHAMPIONS SOLOTEL’S NEW DIRECTION

Posted on June 5th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Recently rebuilt and rebranded by Solotel, The Woodstock Hotel welcomed more than one hundred guests to its inaugural Wedding and Events Showcase on Saturday, 30 May, offering a firsthand look at how venues can create immersive experiences for prospective clients

QHA AWARDS HONOUR QUEENSLAND HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE

Posted on June 3rd, 2026 by Jane Louise

Monday 1 June saw Queensland’s hotel and hospitality sector celebrated at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) 2026 Awards for Excellence, with the theme this year of ‘Iconic Pub Games’. A record-breaking 443 nominations were submitted across 47 categories for this

NEW OWNERS REVIVE ORANGE’S LORD ANSON HOTEL

Posted on June 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise

Following its closure two years ago, the Lord Anson Hotel in Orange has received a renovation and has now reopened the doors thanks to new owners Ray Kharel and Kiran Pandey. A handsome, historic two-storey hotel, it sits proudly on

AUSSIE PUBS HOST ‘BEER AND BRAID’ CLASSES FOR HANDS-ON DADS

Posted on May 29th, 2026 by Jane Louise

From Dubbo to Davenport, dads are mastering the art of hairstyles over a beer or two as ‘beer and braid’ style workshops increase in popularity in Australian pubs. Aiming to get dads more involved in their children’s routines, workshops are

AVC REVEALS MAJOR GLOW-UPS ON TWO ICONIC QUEENSLANDERS

Posted on May 27th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australian Venue Co (AVC) has recently re-opened two more of its pubs following further investment into major renovations. Townsville’s Hotel Allen and Maroochydore’s The Sands Tavern have both received stunning glow-ups yet remain true to their roots as accessible community

SYDNEY MEGAPUB THE FLYNN UNVEILS LUXE NEW LOOK

Posted on May 25th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Sydney CBD megapub The Flynn reopened last month following a $2 million-plus renovation by Marcus Levy’s rebranded outfit. The pub is part of hospitality group East Coast Collective, formerly Marvan Hotels, headed by Levy and group general manager Josh Green