VENUES PUSH BACK AGAINST LAX PARENTING
While laws vary across Australia, the rules regarding minors in licensed premises are strict. Both the licensed venue and the supervising adult have responsibilities to ensure the safety and well-being of minors. The venue must strictly prevent minors from being
THE MERC, THE ROCKS: TRADING AND TOPPED UP
Sydney’s oldest Irish pub, The Mercantile, in The Rocks, has officially reawakened from a major overhaul and temporary digs to reveal a blend of history and modernity, and a “game-changing” rooftop bar. The pub was established in 1915, replacing the
MAN ARRESTED OVER VIOLENT NAROOMA ARMED ROBBERY
Following a 10-day manhunt, detectives have apprehended and charged a man accused of an armed robbery at the Narooma Hotel where an employee was shot. Emergency services were called to the hotel around 10.30pm on Friday, 20 March, with reports
RBA SURCHARGE BAN: BAD FOR BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS
Australia’s Reserve Bank has ruled on the future of surcharges, deciding to end the practise on card payments from 1 October, in what is described as a “political fix” for the problems facing businesses. For years consumers opting to
FUEL CRISIS PUTS PRESSURE ON HOSPO
Australians may soon be looking at higher dining costs, with a possible five per cent surcharge at pubs, restaurants and cafes arising from the soaring cost of fuel. Fuel prices have surged in Australia due to the war in the
SHUTDOWN EXEMPTIONS END ACROSS NSW
This month hundreds more NSW pubs and clubs will be required to exercise the mandatory six-hour daily gaming machine shutdown as the state government revokes what are deemed ‘outdated’ exemptions. In December Minister for Gaming & Racing David Harris announced
TREE CHANGE PAYS OFF FOR NEW SILVERTON PUBLICANS
New owners have taken charge of the legendary Silverton Hotel in far, far west New South Wales. Silverton is iconic Australian red earth country, more than 12 hours’ drive west of Sydney. The town of just 48 residents welcomes around
EBET ROLLS OUT NEW EVOLVE TECH
Gaming services provider Ebet has begun rolling out its new next generation ‘Evolve’ platform in live venues. Central to Evolve is a dynamic NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication) interface that makes it faster and easier for customers to connect, requiring them
GOVERNMENT AND POLICE BACK VIBRANT HOSPITALITY SECTOR
The NSW Government and police have been working together with hospitality venues to ensure excellent outcomes for patrons enjoying the state’s hospitality and entertainment offerings. The Minns Labor Government’s outdoor dining reforms have so far assisted 580 businesses across the
IMG TAKE TPG IN BIG-TICKET GROUP SALE
The family-owned IMG Hotels has nearly doubled its growing stable with the portfolio purchase of five venues from one of the multi-generational stalwarts of regional NSW, Tamworth Pub Group. Representing one of the largest regional NSW pub transactions in recent
