Licensing

BYE BYE BAIRD: PROTESTORS UPBEAT AS PREMIER DAMPER DEPARTS

Posted on January 20th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Opponents to the NSW lockout laws, WestConnex and Council amalgamations are hopeful the resignation of Minister Baird could begin changes to the unpopular policies. The 44th Premier of NSW, the Minister for Infrastructure and Western Sydney and party leader, resigned

UPDATE: REDCAPE WIN BATTLE FOR RED LANTERN

Posted on December 21st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape Hotel Group has won its battle to build a new hotel – its third in the western Sydney suburb of Eastwood. Redcape (RHG) operates 28 pubs, including the top-performing Eastwood and Landmark Hotels, both in Eastwood. The new $7

LIQUOR REGULATOR OLIVE BRANCH TAKES ROOT

Posted on December 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has announced a quick start for plans on relaxing bottleshop closing times and boosting small bars “in time for the festive season”. Government’s response last week to the long-awaited ‘Callinan Review’ spoke of a package of measures

LIQUOR LAW REFORM TRICKLES AS INDUSTRY SINKS AND BAIRD DROWNS

Posted on December 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has released a litter of liquor regulation tweaks to stave off criticism of its nanny-state policies, as parson Premier Mike Baird’s approval ratings reach their lowest ever*. The “package” of measures released yesterday included Government’s long-awaited response

DPP DOUBLE-DIP WINS STEYNE A STRIKE

Posted on December 7th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The Department of Public Prosecutions has won its appeal for a conviction on the Steyne Hotel, sparing the perpetrators while adding to the pub’s penalties. [caption id="attachment_5243" align="alignright" width="358"] Steyne Hotel, Manly Corso[/caption] Arthur Laundy and a group of investors

COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE PELATHON’S JUST-BOUGHT COURTHOUSE HOTEL

Posted on November 28th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just days after taking the keys, Pelathon will part with its newly-acquired Courthouse Hotel after Council determined they want it more. The listed Lantern Group (LTN) first discussed parting with the landmark Cairns pub last year. Built from the city’s

VIOLENCE IN NSW VENUES AT LOWEST LEVEL EVER. MOSTLY

Posted on November 25th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The ongoing push to reduce violence in venues has achieved a milestone, with no venues – except the casino – recording enough incidents to make the top tier. The NSW Government today released the news that the latest, Round 16

NSW OFFERS FREE DIGITAL RSA & RCG LICENCES

Posted on November 16th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government is leading the way in all-encompassing digital technology, announcing free digital RSA and RCG licences courtesy of a partnership between Liquor & Gaming and Service NSW. RSA and RCG competency cards are required for the more than