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Gaming offences cost Sydney pubs $150k in fines
ILGA and L&GNSW found that the venues contravened regulations related to mandatory shutdown hours, CMS reporting and ATM usage.
Sonnel Hospitality pushes into North Sydney with Firehouse Hotel
The group has officially taken over its first venue outside of Western Sydney, after acquiring the pub in August.
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Pub Leaders Profile: Kayla Seeney makes her mark
Kayla Seeney has spent her whole pub career at Camden Valley Inn, overseeing its architectural transformation and overhaul into a destination venue.
What really makes a pub a community anchor?
At Broome’s Roebuck Bay Hotel, deep community ties make it more than a place to go and have a drink. From the thousands of dollars invested in local charities to events for minority groups, the pub plays a vital role in bringing people together.
Hospitality’s triple ROI: Why investing in people, property and planet pays off
How can the industry unlock resilience and growth? The answer lies in a triple investment with strong productivity returns, writes Professor Jane Burns.
New rules make venues responsible for entertainers’ superannuation
If your venue pays sole trader entertainers, you have a legal responsibility to pay their superannuation. Don’t get caught off guard.
