Anzac Day

VGCCC ISSUES WARNING AHEAD OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Posted on April 9th, 2025 by Jane Louise
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has issued a warning ahead of the ANZAC day and Good Friday public holidays regarding penalties for the use of poker machines outside permitted trading hours. An announcement was made today by

PUB FORCED TO PULL PIN ON ANZAC PARTY

Posted on April 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The gallant Bargara Beach Hotel has been forced to cancel its popular annual Anzac Day events after the local RSL sub-branch failed to approve its application. For decades the pub has hosted a Gunfire Breakfast and day of Two-Up on

ANZAC DAY TOLLS AND JOBKEEPER NET WIDENED

Posted on April 24th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney
This week has brought some clarity around trading for Anzac Day tomorrow, and a lifeline for many businesses not qualifying under the initial JobKeeper scheme conditions. Announcement of the JobKeeper package at the end of March heralded relief for hundreds

ANZAC DAY PROMOTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY DUBBED POOR FORM

Posted on April 26th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
As millions of Australians yesterday commemorated the ANZAC tradition and retrospection, there were some licensed venues unaware or unsympathetic to its respectful use. The ANZAC Act of 1921 is specific in not allowing any use of the word in relation

ANZAC DAY: AUSSIE AS A DAY AT THE PUB

Posted on April 12th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Anzac Day – our national day of remembrance – is nigh. And as always, pubs are gearing up to honour on 25 April, their association with the mateship that embodies the fallen Anzacs. There are few locations more connected with