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PREMIER RULES IRISH PUB CAN KEEP ITS ‘UNHEALTHY’ VINTAGE TOBACCO SIGNS

Posted on February 22nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Perth’s J.B. O’Reilly’s has won a victory “for common sense” as the Health Department dropped its action to force the removal of historic tobacco signs adorning the pub. Paul North, the owner of J.B. O’Reilly’s – “Perth’s Finest Irish Pub

LICENSEE AND STAFF PUNISHED FOR BREACHES

Posted on January 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

An OLGR sting has brought about convictions and fines for licensing breaches for the licensee and a bartender at the New England Hotel. Inspectors from the Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing (OLGR) conducted a covert inspection of the Armidale

LIQUOR REGULATORS TRANSFORMING TO MEET NSW & VIC INDUSTRY CLIMATES

Posted on January 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

As Australia’s two biggest cities diverge on their approaches to undesirable aspects of the alcohol industry and the late-night economy, their hospitality regulators are similarly transforming. Late 2015 the Victorian Commission for Gambling & Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) issued the report

VCGLR WARNS ON LICENCES AND NYE

Posted on December 7th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The Victorian regulator for Gambling and Liquor regulation has issued harm-reduction measures and a reminder for licensees. The Victorian Commission for Gambling & Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) dispatched renewal notices for liquor licences for 2016 on 27 November. Venues have until

DEAL PREVAILS IN LATE-NIGHT POLICY, DESPITE POLITICS

Posted on December 4th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

South Australia’s review into its Late Night Code has finally been finalised, with acceptable compromise reached – despite the spectre of political populism. The revised measures, to be introduced in February 2016, will ban after midnight ‘free’ alcohol through the

LATEST VIOLENT VENUES LIST HERALDS IMPRESSIVE CHANGES

Posted on November 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The latest OLGR list of NSW violent venues champions the efficacy of measures to reduce violence, and brings some surprise changes. Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice & Police Troy Grant released the latest list on Friday, with the notation

WATCHDOG’S LOOK INTO PUB CELLAR SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS CONCERNS

Posted on November 27th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The Government watchdog for workplace safety in NSW has completed a 12-month fact-finding program into cellar safety and compliance in pubs. The entity formerly known as Workcover – now Safe Work NSW (SWNSW) – spoke to PubTIC about its look

LIQUOR REGULATORS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR GAME

Posted on November 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

The New South Wales and Victorian regulators continue progression toward “integrated organisation[s]” – including a review of NSW’s infamous ‘3 Strikes’ scheme. The Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing in NSW (OLGR) is seeking feedback on the Three Strikes Disciplinary

HOTEL ACCORD CALLS TIME ON HAPPY HOUR

Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Victoria’s Kingston Precinct has revealed its Liquor Accord to address binge drinking, with venues signing on to manage drink promotions. The launch was announced by Moorabbin Superintendent Bruce Wemyss, who flagged the Accord’s mandate to discourage marketing the “rapid consumption

VICTORIAN PLANS FOR PRECINCT-WIDE BANS ON PATRONS

Posted on September 28th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Licensed venues in Victoria’s Brimbank district are joining with police to get tougher on antisocial behaviour. A number of hotels in the suburb of Sunshine have joined local police to form the Brimbank District Liquor Accord, which could see patron