Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

NEW NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LAWS COMING INTO EFFECT

Posted on November 1st, 2023 by Jane Louise

In a matter of weeks, Australian hospitality businesses will need to show they can meet the new Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. By 8 December 2023, any business that prepares or serves food must be compliant with the new

GOVT GUIDE TO GETTING WORKERS FOR SUMMER

Posted on October 9th, 2023 by Jane Louise

Hiring staff to cover peak periods such as the upcoming summer season can be a daunting task, but there is help available. Follow this process to manage the hiring process more easily. Getting a bird’s eye view As there are

RIVERSIDE REVITALISED AFTER RENOVATION

Posted on May 31st, 2023 by Jane Louise

Riverland, a popular waterfront bar and kitchen on Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier, opened for its big reveal on Monday 22 May. Owners and veterans of pub revitalisation Australian Venue Co had spent $3.5 million on this latest project, including extending

HOSPITALITY CANDIDATE CRISIS CONTINUES

Posted on April 17th, 2023 by Jane Louise

The fight for suitable employees in hospitality shows little signs of slowing, according to a recent industry survey commissioned by the Frontline network. The survey revealed that, while the majority of workers have considered leaving their position in the last

THE TERMINUS TAKES A WIN AT THE STABLES

Posted on April 3rd, 2023 by Jane Louise

The Terminus Yarrawonga, a local favourite on the Victorian side of the New South Wales border, unveiled the venue’s new beer garden last month, ‘The Stables’. A cool $1.75 million renovation has completely revamped the former stable site, keeping the

THE SAINT INVOKES HEAVENLY TOUCH

Posted on March 31st, 2023 by Jane Louise

Saint Hotel, a stalwart of St Kilda since 1915, has inspired a major makeover by its latest owners, to be firmly on the map of Melbourne entertainment precincts. Following a renovation budget of $3-4 million, megavenue Saint Hotel, commonly known

HOSPITALITY CONCIERGE GUIDING OPERATORS TO NEW GROUND

Posted on March 29th, 2023 by Jane Louise

2022 saw the emergence of a new initiative to boost support for hospitality businesses, with the launch of the New South Wales Government’s new service, “Hospitality Concierge”. The new service follows the introduction of liquor licensing, planning and regulatory changes

FREE HOSPITALITY DIPLOMA COURSES THROUGH TAFE AND UNI

Posted on February 22nd, 2023 by Jane Louise

Further to our recent article on hospitality training and the partnership between TAFE NSW and the University of Newcastle, TAFE is going further to address the critical labour shortages within the hospitality, events and tourism sectors. Similar to its long-standing

FOOD PRICE INFLATION HITS RECORD HIGHS IN THE UK

Posted on October 10th, 2022 by Jane Louise

The UK has experienced a record high in food and drink price inflation in hospitality, hitting 15 per cent for the first time in the 30 years of the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (CGA PFPI). Similarly in Australia, fruit

FORMER EMPLOYEE NABBED FOR STEALING CASH BOX

Posted on October 7th, 2022 by Jane Louise

Police have arrested a man after a brazen mid-morning robbery from a hotel in Cambridge Park. At around 10:45am on 24 September, a man entered the gaming room of the Overlander Hotel Motel Cambridge Park, a Top-150 gaming pub, and