NEW RULES TO GIVE PUBS DISCRETION ON INTOX PATRONS
The NSW government is introducing a major change in licensing laws allowing operator discretion on removing intoxicated persons, in the pursuit of greater safety and reduced violence. The change will require modification of the Liquor Act as it applies to
UNIVERSAL ROLLS OUT A REVISED RIVERVIEW
Consolidating its monopoly in the suburb, Universal has reopened its repositioned Riverview Hotel, following an extensive refurbishment. Late 2024 the Kospetas family tied up Tempe when it bought the only other hotel in the southern Sydney locale, joining its Tempe
NEW OLGR COMPLIANCE MODEL PUTS FOCUS ON SAFETY OVER RED TAPE
Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is introducing a revamped compliance program, representing a major transformation in how inspections are carried out throughout the state. The update has adopted an approach that is more balanced and industry-focused when
STANTON’S GRAND VIEW IN THE MOUNTAINS
The statuesque Hotel Grand View at Wentworth Falls has sold to growing hotelier Trevor Stanton, with plans to make it more approachable to more people. Built 1883, the two-storey Georgian-style Hotel commands an elevated 4,074sqm corner site overlooking and landmarking
MERIVALE BOOTED FROM GOOD FOOD GUIDE
A war of attrition is escalating between Hemmes’ hospitality juggernaut Merivale and media empire Nine Entertainment, as editorialising and accusations evolve into actions with potential. For years the Sydney Morning Herald has enjoyed the click-generating dichotomy of championing Hemmes as
