NEW TAX TO BENEFIT NSW PUBS
The new Point of Consumption tax on online wagering in NSW closes a loophole benefitting internet betting companies, and represents a step toward fair play for venues. NSW Liquor & Gaming has announced the new PoC tax of ten per
AGE RECOGNISED AS TOP INDUSTRY EVENT
The Australasian Gaming Expo has been recognised as one of the premier events on the calendar with the Gaming Technologies Association named as a finalist in the EEAA 2018 Awards for Excellence. The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA)
ASAHI TAPS NEXT GEN WITH SUPER-FUNKY CAMPAIGN
Asahi is releasing an innovative new campaign for Asahi Super Dry aiming to tap the discerning beer drinker’s appreciation for discovery and exploration. The ‘Enter Asahi’ campaign seeks to break through to premium beer drinkers, recognising it needs to follow
OUTBACK ICON SILVERTON HOTEL TO MARKET
One of the true icons of the outback has rocketed to the market like the Interceptor – the reigning bush pub of NSW and setting for Mad Max 2, the Silverton Hotel. Silverton is classic red earth country, over 12
SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL LAUNCHES HOLIDAY RESORT
The Comiskey group has officially opened for business its Holiday Resort extension to the whopping Sandstone Point Hotel, and already reports breaking more records. The $20-million Big4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort began taking in guests this month, after a huge
SYDNEY PUB CLOSED FOR SERVING MINORS
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has suspended the licence of a western Sydney pub for 24 hours under the Minors Sanctions Scheme, for serving over ten schooners to two 17-year-olds. The Authority (ILGA) dictates the outcomes of cases under
FARMER’S HOME BURNS: POLICE INVESTIGATE
A mysterious fire has claimed the historic and closed Farmer’s Home Hotel in Matong, with Riverina authorities currently investigating. Ganmain Police received the call that the 100-year-old pub was on fire on Wednesday. Fire crews battled the blaze, but conceding
BIG GUNNEDAH HOTEL IN ‘SUNBURNT COUNTRY’ HITS THE MARKET
The best pub in one of New South Wales’ fastest-growing towns has come to market, as the Gibbs’ list the thumping Gunnedah Hotel to head south. The Gunnedah is a large-format two-storey red brick pub occupying a prominent 2,921sqm on
COLLINGWOOD’S LEINSTER ARMS TO AUCTION
A private Melbourne family has listed the vacant freehold of one of Collingwood’s landmark pubs – the Leinster Arms Hotel – for the first time in 27 years. The historic pub is a single-storey red brick structure built in the
ONEMUSIC 2.0 CLOSER TO PUB SOLUTION
Australia’s music licensing bodies – APRA and PPCA – have released the latest proposal for a simplified one-licence system, but industry is looking to more. APRA AMCOS and the PPCA are responsible for the licensing of publicly broadcast music in