AHA NSW

HHH RETURNS TO HELP MORE HOMELESS

Posted on March 16th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
The honourable Hotels Have Hearts Committee continue their dogged support of St Vincent de Paul, announcing the upcoming Hotels Have Hearts (HHH) gala dinner for 2026. Returning after two years, the 2026 HHH gala dinner will take place Wednesday, 29

NSW GOVT INKS KEY CHANGES TO WORKER COMPENSATION LAWS

Posted on February 18th, 2026 by Clyde Mooney
A bi-partisan agreement has ushered in the anticipated changes to workers’ compensation in NSW, bringing a freeze on premiums and improved support for injured staff. The NSW Government and Opposition worked together to pass the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform

EXCELLENCE SPEAKS, AT NSW AWARDS FOR 2025

Posted on October 29th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
The prestigious Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence for 2025 took place Tuesday in a gala ceremony at Royal Randwick, ushering in the year’s new ambassadors. A crowd of around 1,400 industry, political and business leaders gathered to see

NEW RULES TO GIVE PUBS DISCRETION ON INTOX PATRONS

Posted on October 13th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
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

ON THE HUNT FOR THE BEST PUB BAND – AGAIN

Posted on June 12th, 2025 by Jane Louise
New South Wales’ search for the ultimate pub band is on again, with $15K and more up for grabs. The AHA NSW Rockin’ the Puburbs comp has reinvented itself with a new format and prizes aimed at pushing the winner

NSW AWARDS BRING OUT THE BEST

Posted on October 30th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The best and brightest of New South Wales hospitality gathered Tuesday for the AHA NSW annual gala Awards for Excellence ceremony, at Royal Randwick Racecourse. A crowd of around 1,350 industry, political and business leaders attended to see the results

AHA NSW AWARDS: PUBS FACE OFF FOR TOP CHEAP EATS PRIZE

Posted on October 16th, 2024 by Jane Louise
This year’s AHA NSW Awards for Excellence ‘Cheap Eat Meal Under $20’ category has exceeded expectations, with a slew of entrants battling it out for a spot in the finals. While many pub-goers are concerned about rising costs, they still

PUB-LIC HONOURS: NSW’S BEST PUBS COMPETE AT AHA AWARDS

Posted on October 4th, 2024 by Jane Louise
The prestigious Australian Hotel Association NSW Awards for Excellence are on again, with overall winners to be announced at the end of this month. Metropolitan finalists have been found across Sydney, from Bella Vista to Hurstville to Neutral Bay, but

BOCSAR REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF ANTI-VIOLENCE POLICIES

Posted on January 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
A new study out of BOCSAR heralds stark results in its assessment of which NSW liquor licensing policies delivered the largest reduction in violent crime in and around venues. Between 2008 and 2018 the NSW Government implemented a range of