AHA NSW

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY AS NSW EASES RESTRICTIONS

Posted on December 2nd, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Today’s announcement of a dramatic relaxation to NSW’s COVID-19 restrictions has brought praise from industry giants such as Merivale and the AHA as a “game-changer”.  NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the changes today, due to come into effect Monday (7

NSW GOVT PROPOSES NEW GAMING REG’S

Posted on September 28th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello has announced draft legislative changes and news government is seeking community consultation on new measures to reduce problem gambling. The proposed changes could see venues having to install facial recognition technology to detect self-excluded

NSW NOOSE TIGHTENS AGAIN AMID GRAVE WARNINGS

Posted on July 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
New South Wales pubs are again under new COVID-19 rules as authorities scramble to contain the outbreak in south-west Sydney, already linked to 34 positive tests, with second- and third-hand transmissions discovered. A special meeting of Cabinet on Monday evening

DIAGEO PLEDGES $145 MILLION TO ‘RAISE THE BAR’

Posted on June 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Global drinks giant Diageo has today announced its massive US$100 million ‘Raising the Bar’ support program for venues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diageo Australia has pledged $11.5 million to the Down Under instalment of Raising the Bar,

PUBS VIABLE AGAIN AS MORE RESTRICTIONS EASE

Posted on June 1st, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
The quest to resume profitable trading marches on with further states joining NSW in allowing hoteliers to welcome more customers back to their modified post-pandemic pubs. The Berejiklian Government in NSW has released its industry guidelines for hospitality, providing a

RELAXED RULES ALLOW SALE OF TAKEAWAY DRAUGHT BEER

Posted on April 20th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
A decision by the Federal Government has paved the way for pubs to sell draught beer for takeaway, to provide some much-needed revenue during the closure. A Government ruling to not apply the usual double excise facilitates pubs selling beer

FURTHER RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN NSW PUBS

Posted on April 15th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
Pubs across NSW will benefit from the latest round of virus shutdown support measures, bringing relief in commercial tenancies and licensing fees. NSW is the first state to put into practice measures outlined by the Federal Government’s mandatory code of

AUSSIE PUBS TOUCHED BY NATIONAL FIRE CRISIS

Posted on January 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
As Australia swelters through one of the worst bushfire seasons in living memory, watering holes across the country step up to shelter and support their flailing communities. Nationally the devastation has surpassed six million hectares, taking at least 23 lives

NSW AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2019 – ALL WINNERS

Posted on November 20th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
New South Wales’ hospitality elite gathered last night at The Star for the AHA NSW 2019 Awards for Excellence, crowning a new galaxy of stars in a record 45 categories. This year attracted more than 600 nominees across the categories,

GOVT REPORT WANTS SYDNEY’S LOCKOUTS SCRAPPED

Posted on September 30th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
The revival of Sydney’s nightlife is one step closer with release today of the Joint Select Committee’s report recommending removing restrictions in the CBD. But Kings Cross is still seen as a problem. The government-led inquiry has made 40 recommendations,