Equipment

SINGLETON CENTRAL UNSTUCK OVER SEWERAGE STOUSH

Posted on September 18th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The operator of the Central Hotel in Singleton has been ordered to pay extensive back-rent after battling the landlord over blocked sewerage pipes flooding the premises. Valor and Pride (V&P) operate Central (Hotel) Bar and Kitchen in the Hunter Valley.

PUBLICAN’S CLEVER BLACKOUT HACK

Posted on September 16th, 2026 by Jane Louise
One Sydney publican has shown that where there’s a will, there’s a way after using his electric car to keep his pub operating through a Friday night blackout. The Mitch Hotel in Alexandria lost power for several hours last Friday

PUBS CHARGING AHEAD

Posted on July 10th, 2026 by Jane Louise
As Australia's electric vehicle ownership continues to grow, venues such as pubs are emerging as a logical addition to the country's expanding charging network. While major retail centres have led the rollout to date, the next phase will increasingly rely

SOUTHERN HOTEL TAPS SUN FOR POWER BOOST

Posted on July 16th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Toowoomba’s Southern Hotel plans to expand facilities and go solar, with a whopping six hundred and twenty nine new power-generating panels. The pub lodged a “minor change” with its local council to erect five solar shade structures. These will cover

VITAL FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Posted on April 30th, 2025 by Jane Louise
There is a duty of care for all licensees when it comes to fire safety in venues, and serious repercussions if fire safety standards are found inadequate. Along with impairment from alcohol consumption, venues are often noisy, crowded and dimly

WHY EVERY PUB SHOULD HAVE A DEFIBRILLATOR

Posted on August 30th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Having defibrillators in pubs can be the difference between life and death, providing crucial, life-saving intervention during sudden cardiac emergencies. PubTIC has spoken with the AED Authority to discuss the critical role of defibrillators in pubs, exploring the life-saving benefits

AUSTRALIA’S BEST PUB UNVEILS IN-HOUSE DISTILLERY

Posted on December 12th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Never willing to rest on their laurels, Queensland’s Comiskey Group has followed its big wins at the national awards with a new addition to its prized Eatons Hill Hotel, unveiling Comiskey Distillery. Located next door to the massive Hotel, the

WILL YOUR GAMING ROOM PLAY BALL?

Posted on October 8th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Many pubs are soon to resume trading, and experts recommend testing the gaming room equipment beforehand to fend off any surprise failures. Pubs in locked down segments of NSW are allowed to open the doors again from Monday (11 October),

BUSINESS POTENTIAL THROUGH CONNECTED TECHNOLOGY

Posted on July 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Cash for a schooner served with a smile may have been largely replaced by ordering Apps and taps for payment, but leaving the advanced technologies unconnected can be leaving cash on the table, according to business advisory service Quantaco. The