BOCSAR REPORT ON THE EFFECTS OF ANTI-VIOLENCE POLICIES

A new study out of BOCSAR heralds stark results in its assessment of which NSW liquor licensing policies delivered the largest reduction in violent crime in and around venues. Between 2008 and 2018 the NSW Government implemented a range of

SYDNEY’S LOCKOUT LAWS LOOSENED

The NSW Government has announced significant changes to Sydney’s controversial ‘lockout laws’ as its own figures show continued record low levels of violence in venues. After almost six years in the dark, the Berejiklian Government yesterday foretold that from 14

VEGAS SELLS AS KINGS CROSS SMOULDERS

Former top gamer the Vegas Hotel has sold in in-transition Kings Cross for circa $25 million, as the precinct continues to evolve from high-life to high-end living. The Vegas is one of the stalwarts of the previously notorious party precinct,

GOVT REPORT WANTS SYDNEY’S LOCKOUTS SCRAPPED

The revival of Sydney’s nightlife is one step closer with release today of the Joint Select Committee’s report recommending removing restrictions in the CBD. But Kings Cross is still seen as a problem. The government-led inquiry has made 40 recommendations,

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

LOCKOUT REVIEW: RESCUE OR REINFORCEMENT

Scores of pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, bars and other places of business stand in purgatory with millions of potential patrons, as the NSW government-appointed committee deliberates the fate and future of the capital’s economy and reputation. More than five years and

MERIVALE’S PLAN TO REVIVE SYDNEY

Justin Hemmes is leading the charge to free the capital from the shackles of subjugation, declaring steps to reinvigorate Sydney’s world-class destination status. The CBD and Kings Cross precincts that were once alive at night with throngs of patrons have

GOVT TROTS OUT LATEST LOCKOUT REVIEW PR EXERCISE

The NSW government has announced its latest ‘review’ into Sydney’s stifling lockout laws, likely to continue the tradition of finding new reasons to justify misplaced reasoning that has cost the city and businesses tens of billions. The popularly termed ‘lockout’

THE BOURBON ROCKS THE CROSS ALL DAY

The Bourbon is sustaining its reputation as one of Sydney’s hubs for music, launching a regular all-day dance party on its new rooftop bar. Toward the end of 2017, uber-after hours nightclub Afters opened in Darlinghurst’s Club 77, offering a

WORLD BAR – ANOTHER VICTIM OF LOCKOUT LAWS

After nearly two decades bringing world-class music and entertainment to Sydney, World Bar Kings Cross has closed its doors for good. The iconic venue on Bayswater Road in the famous precinct has been presenting bands and DJs to heaving throngs