SHUTDOWN EXEMPTIONS END ACROSS NSW
This month hundreds more NSW pubs and clubs will be required to exercise the mandatory six-hour daily gaming machine shutdown as the state government revokes what are deemed ‘outdated’ exemptions. In December Minister for Gaming & Racing David Harris announced
TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS
New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around
EBET ROLLS OUT NEW EVOLVE TECH
Gaming services provider Ebet has begun rolling out its new next generation ‘Evolve’ platform in live venues. Central to Evolve is a dynamic NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication) interface that makes it faster and easier for customers to connect, requiring them
GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR
The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the
IMG TAKE TPG IN BIG-TICKET GROUP SALE
The family-owned IMG Hotels has nearly doubled its growing stable with the portfolio purchase of five venues from one of the multi-generational stalwarts of regional NSW, Tamworth Pub Group. Representing one of the largest regional NSW pub transactions in recent
SEN SERVES UP BEER DOYEN THE FLODGE
Veteran Matthew Sen is stepping back from one of Sydney’s celebrated beer-driven pubs, offering up the Forest Lodge Hotel, aka ‘The Flodge’, in Sydney’s inner west. Originally built in 1866, on a prominent corner of Arundel Street – which was
NSW REFORMS LOOK TO FACIAL RECOGNITION
The NSW government continues to work with industry on harm minimisation measures to combat high-risk gambling, clamping down on shutdown periods and paving the road to facial recognition technology. Chris Minns’ Labor government has launched a landmark guide for the
NEW NATIONAL SEAFOOD LABELLING LAWS TAKE EFFECT IN JULY
New seafood labelling laws will come into effect from 1 July this year, requiring hospitality venues serving seafood to inform customers of the food’s origin. In late 2023, Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia voted unanimously to proceed
NEW DAWN FOR SKI HAVEN SUNDECK
Capping a legacy of more than 30 years, long-time proprietor Cliff Wallis has sold Australia’s highest pub, the Sundeck Hotel, to the Dean family. The Sundeck is a multiple award-winning hotel built in 1959 and rebuilt after a fire in
PUBLIC SALES IN DOUBT AS MILLINIUM MEANDERS
Just when it seemed the Public Hospitality disaster had dissipated, several of the sales to Millinium Capital are back in the air as settlement stalls. Around 2019 former KPMG broker Jon Adgemis turned his attentions to pubs, borrowing heavily to
