AHA NSW

PUBLICANS GEAR UP FOR VARIETY BASH

Posted on May 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The annual Variety Club race to raise money for children is gearing up for its 2018 expedition, joined by pubs and hoteliers including Iris Group’s Sam Arnaout in a vintage Valiant. The Newcastle Hunter sub-branch of the AHA NSW has

DECADE ON ILGA CLINGS TO NEWCASTLE ‘SOLUTION’

Posted on May 2nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority appears set to bow to the vocal minority and change very little of the influential and oft-lauded ‘Newcastle solution’ trade restrictions. Approaching a decade since inception, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA NSW) made a

NSW 2017 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Posted on November 22nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Around 1200 of the industry’s elite gathered last night at The Star to celebrate the Australian Hotels Association NSW’s night of Excellence. Germane to the ongoing strength of the hotel sector, the 2017 Awards for Excellence featured more than 600

ILGA TO REVIEW LONG-STANDING ‘NEWCASTLE SOLUTION’

Posted on November 22nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After nine years and industry pressure, the liquor watchdog will be conducting a review into the special conditions on 15 venues known as the ‘Newcastle solution’. The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) has announced the review and submission

GOVT LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AROUND ONLINE BETTING

Posted on September 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The NSW Government has initiated a campaign to raise awareness around the pitfalls of online and mobile betting, in light of its massive increase in popularity. The segment of the population identified for ‘risky’ technology-based gambling behaviour is men aged

TABCORP INKS BIG NSW PUB DEAL FOR DIGITAL COMMISSIONS

Posted on April 10th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Tabcorp has today announced a five-year deal with AHA NSW that secures member pubs “enhanced benefits” in line with the changing digital face of punting. The gaming giant has been under pressure to shore up its relationship with pubs after

LEACH VOTED PRESIDENT UNOPPOSED

Posted on October 31st, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Hotels Association NSW President Scott Leach has been voted National President at a special meeting this morning. [caption id="attachment_5701" align="alignright" width="176"] AHA NSW President, Scott Leach[/caption] Delegates assembled in Melbourne to vote on the position, left vacant by the

NSW PREMIER GRANT OPENS DOOR TO LOCKOUT LAW CHANGE

Posted on July 25th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Holding the NSW top job for a week, acting Premier Troy Grant has opened the door for reform to Sydney’s lockout and the State’s “unjustified” 10pm bottle shop closure laws. The review by former High Court judge Ian Callinan into