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SCANDALOUS WIN FOR BEST STEAK SANDWICH

Posted on May 18th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

The hotly contested competition to find the best expression of the humble Steak Sandwich throughout WA has been fought – and controversially won by a ring-in. Every year the Australian Hotels Association (WA) proudly sponsors the quest for WA’s Best

WA WELCOMES LIQUOR REFORM TO BOLSTER VENUES AND TOURISM

Posted on February 21st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney

After years of lobbying by industry, Western Australia yesterday saw the introduction of reforms heralding greater flexibility and opportunity for the State’s licensed venues. The Liquor Control Amendment Bill 2018 tabled in parliament represented the State Government’s reforms to WA’s

HARD-EARNED WA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Posted on November 15th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

The illustrious Awards for Excellence for the AHA WA were held on Monday night, crowning the latest stand-outs in the big State of hospitality. As a State without gaming, Western Australian venues have to work harder than the rest of

MASSIVE NEW PUB THE CAMFIELD FOR BURSWOOD

Posted on April 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney

The West has unveiled plans for the massive new pub being constructed inside Perth’s big new stadium at Burswood. The Camfield will be the all-new 2500 capacity pub adjoining the impressive new Perth Stadium – both slated to be open

PENALTY RATES DEBATE REARS EARLY FOR ELECTION

Posted on December 2nd, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Early election jostling has seen political leaders vie for the attentions of business and the unemployed in WA, flaring up a long-standing national debate on penalty rates. Western Australia will see a State election on 11 March, 2017, and experiencing

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN WA REVEAL EXCELLENCE

Posted on November 9th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

The grand ballroom at Perth’s Crown Casino came to life Monday night for the 2016 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence, recognising hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants and tourism venues across Western Australia. Forty-two acknowledgements for Excellence were awarded to venues, operators

ACCC HOTEL RULING SEES MIXED REACTION

Posted on September 5th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

Australia’s consumer watchdog has granted hotel room providers some respite from the online duopoly ruling the sector, but feelings are mixed on whether changes went far enough. Last Friday the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the results of

INDUSTRY ATTACKS ANOTHER FARE LIQUOR FAUX PAS

Posted on January 20th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney

FARE has released another campaign targeting suppliers of liquor, claiming they “exploit” and are “dependent” on problem drinkers. The Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education just released its “Risky Business” initiative. It bases its accusations on a 2014 article in

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE LAUD BEST OF THE WEST

Posted on November 18th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

Western Australia’s hospitality elite assembled on Monday night to crown the year’s best and brightest, in a State that must work harder for the patron dollar. Over 1100 guests attended the Lion Gala Ball at Crown Perth, as the Australian