Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

THE MATTER OF AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST PUB

Posted on May 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise

There are many strong contenders for the title of ‘oldest continually licensed pub in Australia’, but the definitive answer is not clear-cut. The outcome depends on how ‘continuous’ is defined, whether it’s the pub that has had a continuous licence,

FUTURE MENUS VOLUME 4: BORDERLESS, PERSONAL, PROFITABLE

Posted on April 24th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Unilever Food Solutions’ (UFS) latest Future Menus report, Volume 4, focuses on the trends of ‘Street Food Couture’, ‘Borderless Cuisine’, ‘Diner Designed’ and ‘Culinary Roots’. Future Menus Volume 4 is about creating dishes without limits, while still delivering consistency, quality,

NEW OWNER REVIVES GIPPSLAND PUB AFTER TROUBLED PAST

Posted on April 22nd, 2026 by Jane Louise

A Gippsland country pub has been working tirelessly for over a year to regain its reputation following disciplinary action by the Victorian Liquor Commission (VLC) after Victoria Police had identified thirty-five incidents under the previous ownership. New owner of Hotel

WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS DRIVE SHIFT IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Posted on April 20th, 2026 by Jane Louise

New research suggests that alcohol consumption is changing due to the increased use of GLP-1 weight loss medications, which appears to have impacts on consumer spending. UK hospitality research company KAM, in its “Drinking Differently: GLP-I and Alcohol” report, argues

QUEENSLAND PUB DENIES ‘INFESTATION’ ALLEGATIONS AFTER VIRAL VIDEO

Posted on April 17th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Earlier this month a social media post gained traction when it claimed a Queensland hotel was “infested with cockroaches”. A video showed a live cockroach inside a sugar container, with claims that the insects had made their home under a

TASSY PUB LINKS BEER TO THE BOWSER

Posted on April 15th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Queenstown’s Empire Hotel, on the west coast of Tasmania, has found a creative way of encouraging locals and tourists alike in for a pint. Last week the pub began subtracting the daily per-litre price of diesel from the price of

BANKTECH’S NEXT-GENERATION CRT APPROVED

Posted on April 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Banktech has recently announced its QuickPay XL5, regarded as Australia’s most sophisticated cash redemption terminal (CRT), has now secured formal regulatory approval for rollout in Queensland. The terminal is authorised to connect with both Max and Odyssey Licensed Monitoring Operators

SUNRISE SESSIONS BREW A NEW SOCIAL TREND

Posted on April 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise

Last month, Lewis Land Group’s The Komo hosted a unique event early one Saturday morning. The Moreton Bay venue collaborated with MilkLAB for an exclusive and unconventional event offering free plant-based coffees along with a live DJ set – starting

VENUES PUSH BACK AGAINST LAX PARENTING

Posted on April 8th, 2026 by Jane Louise

While laws vary across Australia, the rules regarding minors in licensed premises are strict. Both the licensed venue and the supervising adult have responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. The venue must strictly prevent minors from being

FUEL CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON HOSPO

Posted on April 1st, 2026 by Jane Louise

Australians may soon be looking at higher dining costs, with a possible five per cent surcharge at pubs, restaurants and cafes arising from the soaring cost of fuel. Fuel prices have surged in Australia due to the war in the