Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

LET’S DRINK TO THAT

Posted on April 30th, 2018 by Jane Louise

Wine has topped the charts as most popular drink, and men are consuming less alcohol – although women are drinking more. This month, Roy Morgan and one of the world’s biggest brewers have released insights into patron drinking behaviour. Roy

NEW AUSTRAC GUIDELINES AFFECTING PUBS

Posted on April 30th, 2018 by Jane Louise

New regulations require licensed gaming venues to amend their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) reporting or risk severe penalties. AUSTRAC requirements have been in place for pubs and clubs holding more than 15 gaming machines for some time,

LAST PUB CLOSES – DRINKING AND VIOLENCE UP

Posted on April 30th, 2018 by Jane Louise

A tiny town in Western Australia is suffering the effects of the closure of its only pub, with local health workers reporting increased rates of alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour. The LGA of Wiluna is 1,100 kilometres’ drive north-east of

GALLAGHER TAKES SOLOTEL’S CHELSEA CHATSWOOD

Posted on April 27th, 2018 by Jane Louise

Gallagher Hotel Group has welcomed another Sydney north shore pub into the fold, picking up title to Chatswood’s Chelsea Hotel from Solotel for circa $20 million. The Chelsea is a modest local pub on the western side of Chatswood station,

TAPPING IN AND TRADING UP

Posted on April 27th, 2018 by Jane Louise

The new owners of Darlinghurst’s The Taphouse have reimagined and expanded the pub’s offer with a focus on local, independent spirits and natural wines. Brothers James and Josh Thorpe took over the craft beer institution mid-2017, with plans to add

ALOHA TO POKÉ

Posted on April 27th, 2018 by Jane Louise

If you haven't yet heard of it, you're not alone, but poké is slowly making waves across our shores. Pronounced "poh-kay," this Hawaiian dish has been dubbed as the new healthy trend food. With its Japanese influence, it can be

IRIS PULLS KINGS CROSS DA OVER BACKLASH

Posted on April 23rd, 2018 by Jane Louise

Iris Capital has entered the next stage of its controversial Kings Cross development, by withdrawing the DA widely condemned by local interest groups and enlisting input. In January Sam Arnaout’s development company Piccadilly Freehold submitted plans for a $47 million

INCREASED RSA AND ATM RESTRICTIONS FOR TASSY PUBS

Posted on April 23rd, 2018 by Jane Louise

Following the people’s referendum on pokies in March, the Tasmanian government has responded to critics’ pressure by putting further restrictions on operators. On 1 May a review of the Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania comes into effect.

NEW ERA FOR OLD BALLARAT PUB

Posted on April 18th, 2018 by Jane Louise

After languishing for three years, a Ballarat pub has now reopened under the artful curation of Yuge and David Bromley. The imposing Victorian brick building on the corner of Mair and Doveton Streets was originally known as the Royal Highlander,