WATCHDOG WARNS AS NEW LAWS LOOM
As AUSTRAC continues proceedings against one of Australia’s largest club groups, it warns directors they can be liable for breaches and that AML and CTF compliance is not about simply “ticking boxes”. Mid-2025 the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre
GTA ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY AND STRATEGY GM
Following a long and rigorous selection process, the Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) has announced the appointment of their new General Manager of Policy, Strategy and Industry Relations, Daniel Maloney. Anthony Ball, GTA chair, says Maloney brings more than a decade
BRAITHWAITE MOVES ON THE METRO
The Murphy family has moved on from the Metro Hotel Bundaberg, passing the keys to cross-border veteran Peter Braithwaite for an undisclosed amount. The pub began as the Adams Hotel in 1874, built and licensed by Walter Adams in the
CLUB ROSE BAY REOPENS WITH MERIVALE MAKEOVER
After more than 75 years of service to veterans and the community, Club Rose Bay reopened late December following a year-long makeover by hospitality heavy-hitters, Justin Hemmes’ Merivale. On December 20, 101-year-old World War II veteran John Ryrie joined Hemmes to cut
STONEWALL HOTEL TO OPEN NEW NEWTOWN OUTPOST
World-renowned Sydney LGBTQ venue the Stonewall Hotel has begun its anticipated expansion with news of a second chapter in Newtown in the works. While the exact location has yet to be revealed, its thought Stonewall Newtown will reside toward the
SKILLS, SAFETY AND SUPPORT FOR NSW HOSPITALITY WORKERS
Over 40k hospitality workers in NSW have now completed the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course since the prevention of sexual harassment and assault training was added in June last year. The training was introduced by the NSW Government to
LAUNDYS ADD ASHMONT INN IN WAGGA
After nearly half a century of ownership, the well-regarded Mathot family has sold its Ashmont Inn Hotel in Wagga Wagga to a Laundy-O’Hara partnership. Established in 1978, the Inn has been held ever since by the family, comprising Johanna and
GUILDFORD GONE IN AN ERA LOST
The future of the last pub standing in the once thriving Victorian gold rush town of Guildford is in doubt, as the Family Hotel succumbs to accumulated debt. Chinese gold mine in Guildford. Image: Wikipedia, Richard Daintree The frenetic Victorian
MENTAL WELLBEING: HOSPITALITY’S NEW OPERATIONAL PRIORITY
Australia’s hospitality sector is thriving, yet staff shortages alongside increasing expectations from customers mean that teams are stretched. Forward-thinking businesses have realised that for their businesses to continue to thrive, employee wellbeing is a strategic advantage. In any given year,
LYONS CATCHES HOWLONG
Buoyed by recent accolades, decorated regional hotelier Ash Lyons has grown the collection with purchase of Adam Drabarek’s prominent Howlong Hotel. Howlong, with local population of around 2,500 residents, is recognised for its Murray River frontage, acclaimed golf course
