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

RACING AND INNOVATION PEAK WITH THE KOSCIUSZKO

Lion has announced it is name partner of The Kosciuszko – the world’s richest country thoroughbred race, part of The Everest event day, and innovative new program of punter engagement. The Kosciuszko will be run over 1200m at Royal Randwick,

HOSPITALITY LEGAL LAUNCHED FOR AUSTRALIAN HOTELIERS

The NSW branch of the Australian Hotels Association has announced launch of Hospitality Legal P/L, leveraging its strengths in the industry to offer nationwide services to hospitality employers. The AHA NSW has traditionally provided specialised legal advice and services relating