Jane Louise

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THE FAIRFIELD’S BIG COMEBACK AFTER $6M OVERHAUL

Posted on February 27th, 2026 by Jane Louise
In 2025 Townsville’s Oonoonba Hotel began an ambitious $6 million transformation, kick-starting by reverting to its original name, The Fairfield. Now the hotel has realised its aims, to the delight of both its regulars and new patrons. The 124-year-old venue

OHG UNVEILS GODBY HOTEL AND NIGHTBIRD

Posted on February 25th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Only Hospitality Group (OHG), founded by Julien Moussi, has opened its latest hotel in South Yarra’s heritage-listed former train station. Moussi is a former VFL footballer, who stopped playing for the Box Hill Hawks in 2009 after injuring his ACL.

HOSPITALITY NT SLAMS ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ LICENCE CHANGES

Posted on February 23rd, 2026 by Jane Louise
Last week, strict new rules for Alice Springs pubs became effective following a decision by the Northern Territory Liquor Commission (NTLC). The rules will affect over twenty licensed venues, restricting them from serving full strength liquor on Wednesdays, Thursdays and

LOCALSCO CELEBRATES TRIPLE HONOURS FOR ITS ROSE

Posted on February 20th, 2026 by Jane Louise
After a meticulous fourteen-month restoration, Bunbury’s iconic Rose Hotel was recognised late last year at the 2025 WA Heritage Awards, where it was awarded Western Australia’s top heritage honours. External heritage restoration works on the façade, masonry and balcony were

ONE-OF-A-KIND QUEENSLAND PUB HITS THE MARKET AFTER 40 YEARS

Posted on February 18th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Queensland’s only government-built pub, the one-of-a-kind Babinda State Hotel, is being sold by private owners after almost four decades. Built in 1917, the hotel holds claim to being the only pub in the state constructed and operated by the Queensland

MAJOR HOSPITALITY BET ON SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND

Posted on February 16th, 2026 by Jane Louise
A bold vote of confidence in Southeast Queensland’s night-time economy has been made as billionaire pub powerbroker Nick Politis partners with venue group Artesian Hospitality to purchase a site in Surfers Paradise. In January the partnership purchased a freehold worth

CAPTAIN COOK HOTEL RETURNS WITH COMMUNITY-FIRST MODEL

Posted on February 13th, 2026 by Jane Louise
The Captain Cook Hotel in Sydney’s Paddington was reopened this week by Bird & Bear, boasting a curated business model that specifically does not include pokies. The Captain Cook Hotel has been a part of the Paddington landscape since 1882

FROM FOOTY TIPS TO FARM AID: ALH DOUBLES DOWN

Posted on February 9th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australian Leisure & Hospitality Group (ALH) is not only looking to improve the pubgoer experience this year but will once again be meaningfully supporting the wider community. To improve the patron experience, ALH has created a strategic partnership with digital

AVC TAPS AMERICANA TREND AT THE WHARF

Posted on February 6th, 2026 by Jane Louise
Australian Venue Co’s (AVC) Wharf Hotel has partnered with Pepsi to bring the American football experience to Melbourne’s Yarra. The Wharf Hotel will be holding a tailgate party this weekend in preparation for the Super Bowl on Monday. Offering face