2022 saw the emergence of a new initiative to boost support for hospitality businesses, with the launch of the New South Wales Government’s new service, “Hospitality Concierge”. The new service follows the introduction of liquor licensing, planning and regulatory changes introduced under the state government’s ‘24-Hour Economy’ reforms. Recent months show that many in the […]
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A roaring pubformance of finalists has resulted in Wicked Things winning the Australian Hotels Association NSW’s Rockin’ the Puburbs live music competition for 2023. After three years quiet, the Association revived the ultimate pub band competition in NSW late 2022, announcing a grand final would take place at the iconic Selina’s Entertainment Centre, in the
The face and CEO of ClubsNSW, Josh Landis, has been stood down by the board in a sudden reaction to a comment the Association boss made on the Premier’s possible motives for pushing gaming reform. The chain of events began on Monday, when ClubsNSW announced its new gaming code of practice, as its solution in
New South Wales and Victoria are joining the states that have already banned the use of single-use plastics, and venues are being forced to make provision in day-to-day operations. What is dubbed ‘single-use plastics’ make up around a third of litter on streets and in waterways, and are usually small and difficult to clean up.
The Federal Government has issued its much-anticipated budget for the coming year, and critics are saying it is tainted with pre-election flavour, with only modest gains for small business and hospitality. It appears Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be staying on the cans, as one promise that did not come was the hotel industry’s push
Vast areas of northern NSW and southern Queensland are dealing with record rain and floods, pushing river levels to heights unseen for a century. Deluges of rain for days inundated the Mary River, which passes through Gympie. Locals were told the River was predicted to reach a height of 17-20 metres, and many residents stayed
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The campaign for relief on beer excise – for pubs and patrons – continues its push on government, highlighting the multiple taxes paid to simply enjoy a glass of beer. An initiative against beer becoming ‘liquid gold’ began last week, fronted by the National AHA, with Clubs Australia and the Brewers Association. Beer excise has
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The George is in the hot seat and facing massive fines and loss of licence over a private New Year’s Eve event hosting hundreds of people during COVID restrictions. New public health orders came into effect in WA on 23 December, temporarily banning nightclubs and allowing dancing only at weddings. This would have limited effect
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Health departments are increasingly concerned about transmission of the COVID virus in hospitality settings, such as pubs and clubs, with growing case numbers and big hikes in non-compliance penalties. COVID-19 case numbers have continued to increase in New South Wales, as several well-known Sydney pubs are listed as exposure sites by NSW Health over events
Hundreds of publicans tuned in to see a panel of industry heavyweights brainstorm what lies ahead as licensed venues navigate out of restrictions and lockdowns. Pubs, clubs, trade and associations came together for the webinar last week, discussing issues including staffing, policing unvaccinated patrons, vaccination passports, and problems that might arise once unvaccinated people are
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