Equipment

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

AUSSIE SPEAKER SOLUTION SETTLES MILLION-DOLLAR LAWSUIT

Posted on July 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Australian company JBN Sound Solutions has become the solution for a $1m lawsuit against a nightclub in Austin for noise disturbance. Austin, Texas is dubbed the Live Music Capital of the World, and boasts an amazing array of performance venues

VR TAKING PUB DESIGN TO ANOTHER DIMENSION

Posted on February 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality specialist Cayas Architects is pioneering the use of Virtual Reality to make the collaboration between design and operator easier and more efficient. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are emerging technologies that can turn a flat drawing or