Jane Louise, Author at PubTIC

PUB WITH NO FILTER GETS A SECOND ROUND

Posted on June 25th, 2025 by Jane Louise

“Welcome to the Maroona Hotel. The pub where if you don’t like it, f—k off,” says the introduction on the old-school Victorian country pub’s Facebook page. In spite – or possibly because of this – the pub is a much-loved

HALF OF VENUE BREACHES CAUSED BY SIMPLE ERRORS, SAYS LCV

Posted on June 23rd, 2025 by Jane Louise

In Victoria, over half of the breaches found during compliance inspections in the last financial year were due to basic administrative errors such as incorrect signage displays. Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) has released further information to assist venues to easily

ALH KEEP MILLENNIALS IN MIND WITH TWO REFRESHED PUBS

Posted on June 20th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Pub giant Australian Leisure & Hospitality (ALH) has revamped two of its east coast pubs to better cater to a wider millennial crowd. Cherry Hill Hotel, located in Victoria’s Doncaster East, received a $1.7 million revamp. This included a timeless

LOCALS TO DECIDE HERITAGE PUB’S FUTURE IDENTITY

Posted on June 18th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Award-winning hospitality stalwart Ghanem Group has taken a novel approach to making its mark on the recent acquisition of famous South Brisbane venue The Fox. Calling on members of the public who have been part of the history of the

SMALL TOWN, BIG SOUND: MUSIC AND A PUB THAT WON’T QUIT

Posted on June 16th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Situated two hours south-east of Melbourne and around 20 minutes from both Phillip Island and Inverloch, is the tiny village of Archies Creek, with its trail-blazing hotel. Country pub Archies Creek Hotel is not merely surviving, it is responsible for

ARKABA BACKS MEALS ON WHEELS’ BIG BRUNCH DRIVE

Posted on June 13th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Meals on Wheels South Australia has launched its annual fundraiser The Big Brunch Drive, with vital assistance from major sponsor the Hurley Group’s Arkaba Hotel. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise awareness and funds to ensure nutritious meals

ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST PUB BAND – AGAIN

Posted on June 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise

New South Wales’ search for the ultimate pub band is on again, with $15K and more up for grabs. The AHA NSW Rockin’ the Puburbs comp has reinvented itself with a new format and prizes aimed at pushing the winner

HARBORD HOTEL UNVEILS BOMBIES WITH FOUR-DAY BEACHSIDE BASH

Posted on June 6th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Five years in the planning, Freshwater’s Harbord Hotel is finally opening its next stage in renovations, Bombies. The hotel is situated metres away from the place where surfing was introduced to Australia by Duke Kahanamoku, in 1914. Previously the caretaker’s

INDUSTRY BODIES BACK WORKERS COMP REFORMS

Posted on June 4th, 2025 by Jane Louise

The Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA NSW) has joined ClubsNSW and three other peak industry bodies to support reforms proposed by the Minns Government to repair the state’s workers compensation scheme. AHA NSW and ClubsNSW have joined with Restaurant and

STIRRING UP A SMART MOVE FOR SAFER NIGHTS

Posted on June 4th, 2025 by Jane Louise

Drink spiking has been on the rise since the 1990s, with a recent study finding around four per cent of heterosexual men and ten per cent of women and sexual minorities experiencing this crime. Without special tools, drugs such as