NSW AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2019 – ALL WINNERS

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

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,

PREMIER FLAGS SYDNEY REVIVAL

After five years and seven months in the dark, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has opened the door to Sydney’s revival, suggesting “it’s time”. Speaking to media over the weekend, Berejiklian heralded removing the 1:30am lockouts in Sydney’s CBD, but stood

VALE ‘HOLLYWOOD’ DORIS GODDARD

The hotel industry mourns the loss of one of Sydney’s legends of hospitality and the big screen, with the passing of Doris Goddard at age 89. Born in Sydney, Goddard first rose to fame in the late 50s courtesy of

BUSH PUB OF THE YEAR ON OFFER

The reigning Best Bush Pub of NSW has come to market, as proud publicans Ash and Libby Walker look to consider their next challenge. The Armatree Hotel is in the heart of Orana district, around six hours’ drive north-west of

CENTRAL COAST PUBLICANS SWING BIG CHARITY CHEQUE

Central Coast hospitals were beneficiaries of another big cheque following another successful annual golf day for the local AHA NSW sub-branch. The event began in 2014, and has so far seen over $100,000 raised to support both Gosford and Wyong

AHA NSW AWARDS WINNERS SHINE AT THE STAR

The elite of New South Wales hospitality gathered last night at Sydney’s The Star to witness the annual crowning of the State’s best of the best, filtering out winners for 40 categories in the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. Around

AHA NSW CROWNS NEW LIFE MEMBERS

Ahead of its annual Awards for Excellence, the AHA NSW has announced two new life members – long-serving AHA NSW executive member Rolly De With, and stalwart Balmain publican Maureen Thornett. In conjunction with his time representing the AHA in

THE KOSCIUSZKO BRINGING RACING TO A DOZEN WINNERS

Pubs are being encouraged to take part in the chance for punters to win one of the starting slots in the world’s richest country thoroughbred race – the Kosciuszko – on 13 October. The Kosciuszko is part of The Everest