TASSY PUB LINKS BEER TO THE BOWSER

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

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

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

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

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

TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS

New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around

GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR

The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the

NEW NATIONAL SEAFOOD LABELLING LAWS TAKE EFFECT IN JULY

New seafood labelling laws will come into effect from 1 July this year, requiring hospitality venues serving seafood to inform customers of the food’s origin. In late 2023, Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia voted unanimously to proceed

PUB+ REVEALS AUSTRALIA’S ULTIMATE PUB FAVOURITES

ALH Hotels’ hospitality rewards program pub+ recently released data settling the great Aussie debate: what is Australia’s top pub meal? Just eighteen months from launch, pub+ has hit the one-million-member mark. Data from the program revealed what meals and drinks

THE GULLY FINED OVER ETHANOL BURNER ACCIDENT

SafeWork SA secured a $250k fine against an Adelaide hotel this month after a worker suffered severe burns to more than 80 per cent of his body while refuelling an ethanol burner. On 13 March this year, the South Australian