Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

NSW INSPECTIONS CHASING COMPLIANCE

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Jane Louise

July and August saw 528 NSW licensed venues inspected to ensure they were compliant with new requirements in line with Liquor & Gaming NSW’s gambling harm minimisation measures. The blitz precedes further mandated training for senior staff that will soon

CHEERS TO 60 YEARS: O’HARAS CELEBRATE COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

Posted on September 27th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The O’Hara Group’s Berkeley Hotel celebrated a milestone with the regulars last weekend as the suburban local reached its 60th anniversary. Opening on 21 September 1964, the hotel has seen a lot of change over the decades. General manager and

BRISBANE PUB BARKS BACK ON DOG BAN

Posted on September 23rd, 2024 by Jane Louise

A Brisbane pub is leading the charge to change laws around dogs in pubs, after a single complaint forced a ban on dogs in the inner-north venue, Archer Brewing. The venue, named after the owner’s dog, even brewed a ‘dog

GEELONG PUB CELEBRATES MUSICAL MAYHEM

Posted on September 20th, 2024 by Jane Louise

South Geelong’s Barwon Club Hotel is readying for a rousing ruckus when its 16th annual ‘River Rocks’ festival hits in early November. Presented by River Rocks, B. Bookings, Balter Brewery and Bad Batch Zine, the festival promises rock, punk and

PUBLIC HOUSE LEADS THE WAY IN SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HEALTH

Posted on September 18th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Sydney’s exclusive charity event ‘Ladies Luncheon’ enjoyed another wildly successful year, raising $550,000 in support of Randwick’s Royal Hospital for Women. Now known as a highlight of the spring social calendar, Public House Management Group’s (PHMG) sixth annual event saw

VICTORIA HITS THE RIGHT LIVE MUSIC NOTE

Posted on September 16th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Victoria’s live music scene is set to receive a $3.9 million boost, with the state government reinforcing its commitment to supporting the industry and venues. The funding was designed to bolster the state’s beleaguered live music scene, and is part

DARKAN HOTEL SEES THE LIGHT ONCE AGAIN

Posted on September 13th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Western Australia’s tiny town of Darkan, around 200 Kilometres south-east of Perth, received a blow two years ago when its only pub closed its doors. The pub had been established at the same time as the town itself, back in

NEW TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERS VENUES TO ‘VIRTUALLY’ CASH IN

Posted on September 9th, 2024 by Jane Louise

A revolutionary new software tool could help pubs and other venues improve their booking revenue by allowing people to explore the site from anywhere. Last week HeadBox, a digital meetings and events platform released its latest product, ‘HeadBox 3D Studio’.

HOTEL STRUGGLES AMID POKER MACHINE BAN

Posted on September 4th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Yackandandah Hotel publican Peter Cook has worked in hospitality for decades, but has never experienced such a difficult time for pubs as now. The pub, in the Indigo Shire in the northeast of Victoria, has served its community for over

WHY EVERY PUB SHOULD HAVE A DEFIBRILLATOR

Posted on August 30th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Having defibrillators in pubs can be the difference between life and death, providing crucial, life-saving intervention during sudden cardiac emergencies. PubTIC has spoken with the AED Authority to discuss the critical role of defibrillators in pubs, exploring the life-saving benefits