Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

A GOLDEN MILESTONE FOR HURLEY HOTEL GROUP

Posted on September 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Renowned South Australian operator Hurley Hotel Group is celebrating fifty years of providing hospitality. Managing directors Peter and Jenny Hurley acquired their first pub, Wuddina Hotel, on the Eyre Peninsula, in 1975. In December 1979, the couple acquired the lease

NSW HOSPO INDUSTRY STEPS UP ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS

Posted on September 3rd, 2025 by Jane Louise

Over two hundred hospitality workers, members of the Sydney City Liquor Accord (SCLA), took part in a new program on sexual harassment, awareness and prevention designed specifically for the liquor industry. The SCLA engaged workplace psychosocial safety training company Smart

LIVE MUSIC TRIUMPHS AT ROCKIN’ THE PUBURBS GRAND FINAL

Posted on September 1st, 2025 by Jane Louise

The AHA Rockin’ the Puburbs announced New South Wales’ best pub band last week at its long-awaited Grand Final. Hosted by Selina’s at Coogee Bay Hotel, finalists Abbey Lane, Herd Immunity, No Bull, Off Judy and The Hype Boys found

NEWCOMER SNAPS UP SEQ’S OLDEST PUB

Posted on August 27th, 2025 by Jane Louise

This month Queensland’s historic Inglewood Hotel has found a buyer, in a newcomer to the pubs industry. The purchaser, a Toowoomba ophthalmologist who heads up Tyson Acquisitions, was looking to diversify interests in the area when he saw the 94-year-old

FATHER’S DAY, THE IRISH WAY

Posted on August 25th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Families are being invited to celebrate Father’s Day in true Irish style on Sunday 7 September across Ganley Group Hospitality’s three Irish venues: The Bay Hotel in Mornington, The Fifth Province in St Kilda, and The Windsor Castle in Windsor.

CHEERS TO BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Posted on August 22nd, 2025 by Jane Louise

For pubs, building positive relationships with neighbours is vital. Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) says that keeping in touch, with open and respectful communication, can prevent issues before they escalate. Listening to concerns, taking complaints seriously and responding quickly can deescalate

NSW PUBS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR LIVE GIG FUNDING

Posted on August 20th, 2025 by Jane Louise

In continued efforts to increase live performances in venues across New South Wales, the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has now opened round two of its Live Performance Venue Grant program, offering up to $80K in grant funds to

STEAKHOUSE GIANT NORMAN HEADS TO THE NORTHSIDE

Posted on August 18th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Iconic Queensland steakhouse the Norman Hotel in Woolloongabba, proudly known as “Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant”, has just announced the arrival of its twin, Norman Northside, due to open mid next year. Leasehold owner of the 136-year-old pub, James Power represents

ROCKY WELCOMES BACK ITS BELOVED LEICHHARDT

Posted on August 15th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Rockhampton welcomed back its beloved Leichhardt Hotel last Wednesday when it reopened after a complete rebuild. Operated by QVC, a joint venture between Australian Venue Co and Coles’ former Spirit Hotels, the hotel has now put a contemporary twist on

PICK A BOX AN EASY CHOICE

Posted on August 13th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Rural Queensland’s immaculate Sadlier’s Waterhole and Pickabox Motel (Sadlier’s) in Morven is for sale by vendor Allicam P/L, headed by commercial property developer Pat Dunne. The 3-acre property boasts a single-storey Queenslander-style hotel offering hearty pub meals alongside twenty-two well-maintained