Jane Louise

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BOOST FOR REGIONAL NSW’S NIGHTTIME ECONOMY

Posted on October 20th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Over the next two years, the pilot round of the New South Wales Government’s Regional Night-time Economy Program, worth $2 million, will support up to ten regional business collectives across the state. Business groups and organisations across regional NSW looking

HURLEY’S TORRENS ARMS $2M GLOW UP TURNS HEADS

Posted on October 17th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The 168-year-old Torrens Arms (TA) Hotel, part of the Hurley Hotel Group, has undergone a stunning $2 million transformation. The revamp has given the Adelaide venue a contemporary European elegance, brightening its style while retaining the feel that the locals

LCV INTRODUCES NEW RSA MODULE ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Posted on October 15th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Sexual violence remains a serious and widespread issue in Australia, with recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing that 1.7 million people (8.7 percent) experienced sexual harassment in 2021 and 2022 alone. Sexual violence is particularly common in

NEW OLGR COMPLIANCE MODEL PUTS FOCUS ON SAFETY OVER RED TAPE

Posted on October 13th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is introducing a revamped compliance program, representing a major transformation in how inspections are carried out throughout the state. The update has adopted an approach that is more balanced and industry-focused when

ALH ALIGNS GROWING HOTEL PORTFOLIO UNDER NIGHTELIER COLLECTIVE

Posted on October 10th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Australian Leisure and Hospitality (ALH) has unveiled Nightelier Collective, a newly established parent brand designed to unify and represent its growing range of accommodation properties. The collective will align the two existing brands of Nightelier and Nightcap Hotels. Nightelier, the

O’HARA GROUP WALKS THE TALK

Posted on October 8th, 2025 by Jane Louise
This year, O’Hara Group’s twelve venues from across Sydney, Port Stephens and Illawarra got behind STEPtember – a workplace fitness challenge created by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Despite it being their first time competing in this challenge, the group placed in

VIBRANCY REFORMS BOOST OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Posted on October 3rd, 2025 by Jane Louise
Under the latest rounds of the Minns Labor Government vibrancy reforms, it will be easier for New South Wales venues to use their outdoor spaces and host live entertainment for their community events. The Vibrancy Reforms are an initiative to

STUDY QUANTIFIES SOCIAL VALUE OF LOCAL PUBS

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
British pubs and publicans have been central to their local communities for centuries, providing a welcoming space that meets social needs and fosters strong community connections. Similarly, Australian pubs – especially in regional towns and suburbs – serve as important

WHEN THE LOCAL IS A LIFELINE

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise
While the Australian Government recognises October as ‘Mental Health Month’, 10 October is officially recognised globally as World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the two objectives for World Mental Health Day are to raise awareness

AVC RESTORES LOCAL QUEENSCLIFFE FAVOURITE

Posted on September 29th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Australian Venue Co (AVC) has reopened local favourite The Esplanade Hotel in Victoria’s Queenscliffe after extensive renovations. Locals voted the 146-year-old pub return to its original name, following its previous stint as Queenscliffe Brewhouse. Officially opening Tuesday last week, Mitch