Laws & Licensing

Problem pub stuck with new restriction

The Mean Fiddler Hotel, long rated as one of New South Wales' most violent pubs, has failed to overturn a new licence condition imposed on the venue by liquor authorities. [Read More...]

[Fri 14/09/2012 10:57:43]

Solotel battles Kings Cross restrictions

Kings Cross pub operator Solotel has won an injunction against laws proposed to dramatically restrict licence conditions of venues in the precinct. [Read More...]

[Mon 03/09/2012 12:17:58]

Economist debunks anti-alcohol 'nonsense'

The Australian Government has been relying on wildly inaccurate research to justify its alcohol policy decisions, according to a leading economist, who addressed the Australian Liquor Stores Association conference in Queensland today. [Read More...]

[Wed 29/08/2012 02:39:32]

Gaming areas escape smoking bans

In a tough week for the tobacco industry the State Government in NSW has confirmed new smoking bans will not affect outdoor gaming areas. [Read More...]

[Fri 17/08/2012 01:02:31]

BREAKING: Kings Cross crackdown hits pubs and bars

New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell has this afternoon announced tough new conditions on Kings Cross pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants following an audit by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. [Read More...]

[Wed 15/08/2012 03:02:22]

Which Kings Cross venues are affected?

Click here for a full list of the 58 pubs and bars hit by the NSW Government's crackdown on Kings Cross. [Read More...]

[Wed 15/08/2012 03:12:25]

Bikie haunt gets plastic cups

Sydney venue Beach Haus will have to serve drinks in plastic cups after midnight following persistent police reports of broken glass on the premises, as well as violent incidents and patronage of outlaw motorcycle gang members. [Read More...]

[Wed 27/06/2012 10:49:26]

Authorities at odds over 1st Choice store

An unusual split decision handed down by liquor regulators has consigned to failure a recent bid by Coles to expand its 1st Choice Liquor chain. [Read More...]

[Mon 18/06/2012 02:23:39]

Pub cops intoxication fine

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has urged licensed venues to be vigilant after a hotel licensee was convicted and fined $2,700 for permitting intoxication on licensed premises. [Read More...]

[Wed 13/06/2012 08:22:11]

Sly grogger ordered to pay $36,000

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) has issued a warning about unlicensed alcohol sales following a successful court prosecution resulting in a Sydney man being convicted and ordered to pay more than $36,000 in fines and legal costs. [Read More...]

[Wed 06/06/2012 10:31:38]

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