Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

ANGLER’S TAVERN REELS IN THE CROWD FOR ITS GRAND REOPENING

Posted on July 17th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The Anglers Tavern, on the Maribyrnong River Melbourne, will officially re-open Thursday (18 July) after almost two years closed following the October 2022 floods. Image: ABC news The much-loved local has been restored and redesigned after floods destroyed the lower

PUNTERS CLUB REBOOTED: MELBOURNE’S INDIE DARLING RETURNS TO THE STAGE

Posted on July 12th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Melbourne institution the Punters Club, remembered for its heyday from the mid-eighties to 2002, is set to reopen in August under the same name. The Brunswick Street venue was well known as a top player in Melbourne’s indie music scene,

NSW INTRODUCES NEW LAWS TO CURB GAMBLING HARM

Posted on July 10th, 2024 by Jane Louise

This month marked the commencement of new laws in New South Wales aimed at minimising gambling harm in venues with gaming machines. Studies have indicated that gaming machines pose the greatest risk of gambling harm. In response, the NSW Government

DUTCH TRADING CO TAPS OUT AFTER NINE HOPPY YEARS

Posted on July 8th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Perth’s celebrated Dutch Trading Co (DTC), known for its crafty beer line-up, will be closing on 11 August. After a strong nine years of pleasing punters and collecting awards such as Beer & Brewer’s Best Beer Venue, owner Joel Beresford

GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY AS TOURISM RECORDS SET TO TUMBLE

Posted on June 24th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Ahead of the 2024 World Travel & Tourism Global Summit in Perth in October, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its research on the outlook for the industry – and things are looking good. Surpassing all previous

NEW PROGRAM TACKLES SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HOTELS

Posted on June 21st, 2024 by Jane Louise

Better equipping hospitality staff to recognise and respond to sexual harassment, a new bystander intervention program was launched yesterday by the Australian Hotels Association. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021-2022 around 1.7 million Australian adults, comprised of

PUBS AS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The Australian hospitality industry is well positioned to become a leader in environmental sustainability, and a new guide helps pubs achieve this. Developed by the Australian Hotels Association South Australia (AHA|SA) and the state government’s Green Industries SA as well

SA HOSPITALITY FEELING THE BUDGET BITE

Posted on June 14th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Small businesses in South Australia have accused the government of turning its back on them, after it failed to take steps in the latest state budget to adequately address their concerns. As seen at the troubled Carringbush in Victoria, the

FLIGHT CLUB TOUCHES DOWN IN SYDNEY

Posted on June 12th, 2024 by Jane Louise

Following successful activations around the globe, Flight Club has landed in Sydney. Flight Club is an innovative social darts venue concept that combines old-school entertainment with a reimagined form of darts, bringing the game into the 21st century using a

MEERS UNVEILS GUILDFORD’S GRAND CELEBRATION OF CULTURE

Posted on May 29th, 2024 by Jane Louise

The Guildford Hotel’s long-awaited relaunch happened over the weekend, coinciding celebrations with the Back to Guildford Street Festival. Cumberland City Council ran the free, family-friendly street festival to launch the upgrade of Guildford Laneway, built to be a safer environment