Authorities have released the 1800+ submissions made to the Review on Sydney’s ‘lockouts’ and trade restrictions, with all but a few stakeholders failing to even address the real issue. In line with the dirge of media and commentary emanating from the champions of public health and perceived morality, many of the submissions focused on the […]
The independent review into the controversial trade restrictions in Sydney and across NSW prompted a swath of submissions including the AHA’s call to drop the “poor policy” in favour of evidence-based policies. The Hon. Ian Callinan AC QC was appointed by the NSW Government to oversee the review into the 1:30am lockout and 3am last
The biennial AHA NSW elections have seen a resounding vote of confidence in the current leadership team, with key executives convincingly re-elected. The Association’s council meeting yesterday had incumbent President Scott Leach pitted against country delegate Joanne Blair. Leach was re-elected for his fifth consecutive term, along with long-serving deputy Lyn Humphries as Senior Vice-President.
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The face of hospitality is a little duller today as news emerges of the passing of regional dignitary Greg “Willie” Williams, aged 63. The long-time owner of Wagga Wagga’s Astor Inn was the town’s longest-serving publican and a pillar of the hotel community, and represented the district for a number of years on the Australian
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A salubrious swarm of hoteliers and industry gathered last night at The Star to honour the best venues and individuals at the 2015 AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. There were stand-out winners both expected and unexpected from the line-up of nominees, amid a year of exemplary efforts and best-ever business practises. The indomitable Merivale took
Mitchell and Ben Waugh’s Public House Management Group (PHMG) celebrated a successful first year at The Collaroy on Friday night, as the Beaches shine and the venue seeks industry fame tomorrow. It seemed as though a considerable portion of Northern Beaches residents turned up for the occasion, with both levels packed solid and humming to
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The Coffs-Clarence Local Area Command has come out critical of the work of local hotels, as the wider district finds two of its pubs on the OLGR’s list of violent venues. Figures around the country show the continued drop in rates of alcohol-related violence – largely stemming from districts where cooperation between licensees, police and
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One of Sydney’s most beloved pubs has found itself on the list of violent venues, after recent successes have brought about consequences. Neutral Bay’s The Oaks underwent a critically acclaimed renovation in 2013 that introduced a number of new fronts to the celebrated hotel. The updated offering has enjoyed recognition including the AHA NSW’ Hotel
While the man that threw a glass at TV personality Redfoo escapes with probation, the consequences continue for the hotel where the incident took place. Last August Arian Berisha was charged with assault after throwing a glass at Stefan Kendall Gordy, aka Redfoo, in Double Bay’s Golden Sheaf Hotel, around 12:30am. The American singer and
The AHA NSW has launched a widespread campaign to remind people of the community depth and significance of the Aussie pub. Launched last night, four 30-second TVCs began on State-wide television, followed up this morning by pre-recorded ads and live reads on 2GB (Alan Jones, Ray Hadley and Ben Fordham). Beginning today, 15-second “region-specific” radio
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