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CALEDONIAN IN STRIFE AGAIN OVER FAILURE TO REMOVE ‘SIGN’

The self-proclaimed ‘Freedom Hotel’ of Singleton is back in the news, protesting Council’s notice of tough action if its owners do not remove an unauthorised and potentially offensive flag from the roof. A letter from Council dated 29 August spoke of Notice of Intention to issue a “Development Control Demolition Order” after continued inaction by […]

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NATIONAL MEASURES COMPLIANCE PROGRAM UNDERWAY

The National Measurement Institute has begun sending inspectors to licensed venues around the country, as part of its latest round of measurement compliance measures. Beginning this week, the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is checking quantities on the sale of beer and prescribed spirits, as per its National Compliance Plan 2021-22, designed to ensure consumers get

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O’HARAS COLLECT WIN IN COVID COURT CHALLENGE

The O’Hara Group has successfully challenged a fine from the state regulator over COVID regulations, at Parramatta’s Collector Hotel. Following the first tranche of lockdowns, the O’Haras were forced to reconfigure aspects of their venues, particularly the spacing of machines in gaming rooms. Around $90k was invested at the Collector on a range of measures,

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MELBOURNE PUB FINED NEARLY $10k FOR BREACHING ANTI-VIRUS MEASURES

A Melbourne pub has become the first to be fined under Victoria’s social distancing rules, working to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The state has begun strict enforcement measures on social distancing, dubbed Operation Sentinel. Police are issuing on-the-spot fines of $1652 for individuals, and $9913 for businesses. This week police entered China Bar

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REGULATORS CIRCLE AS ALH INVESTIGATION FINDS IMPROPRIETY

An internal investigation mandated by Woolworths senior management regarding ALH gaming practices has already prompted dismissals, and is key to ongoing investigations by regulators in three states. Earlier this year accusations emerged through the office of Tasmanian independent MP Andrew Wilkie that the 75 per cent Woolworths-owned ALH was engaging in questionable acts to try

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AUSTRAC INCREASING FOCUS ON MONEY LAUNDERING IN HOTEL SECTOR

Recent activity by AUSTRAC (Australia’s financial intelligence agency, governing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing) is believed to be part of plans for increased reporting by hospitality operators, says consultant firm Risk Training Australia.   Submitted by Phillippa Lloyd, Risk Training Australia AUSTRAC recently published a notice advising all pubs and clubs they do not have

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