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Vic Government eases Laws for Live Music Venues
Following the closure of The Tote in Collingwood and outcry in the press about the dismal outlook for live music venues , Liquor Licensing Victoria has opened the doors for such venues to have costly security conditions eased, reported the Geelong Advertiser (28 January).
Chalk Hotel takes Legal Action over Glassing Incident
Brisbane’s Chalk Hotel is in the midst of a ‘glassing’ furore after announcing that they are “considering civil action over the events of Saturday morning, which led to a man being charged with throwing a glass at a fellow patron,” reported the Brisbane Times yesterday
The Riverview Hotel, Balmain, Sydney
Built in 1880, The Riverview Hotel is a heritage-listed delight of a pub tucked away on a side street in Balmain. Formerly owned by Olympian Dawn Fraser, The Riverview was recently sold and refurbished, re-opening last November with a top-notch British chef, a great dining room and a sense of history.
Glass Ban for 70 ‘High Risk’ Brisbane Venues
The Courier Mail reported this morning (28 July) that more than 70 “high risk” licensed venues across Brisbane, including the Qantas Club, will be the first targeted in the State Government’s ban on glass.
Warning for Poker Games in Pubs & Bars
Poker in pubs and bars has been a big hit with punters in the last couple of years. But South Australian AHA General Manager Ian Horne has warned publicans about the legalities of running poker games in their venues, according to a report in ABC Online this morning.
Horne says the Adelaide Casino has raised the [...]
Temperance Hotel, Melbourne
This curiously named pub housed in the old ‘Frostbites’ on Chapel Street has been completely overhauled into a contemporary bar and lounge in the heart of Melbourne’s busy shopping and entertainment district. While its name might suggest this as a place for teetotallers, General Manager, Peter Little, assures us that this pub is well-stocked with booze, saying : “We offer a diverse selection of fine wine and imported beers in a comfortable and contemporary environment that is made even more enjoyable by our knowledgeable and friendly staff.”
Safety Rating System for Licensed Venues
The Rees Government has released a discussion paper outlining a new safety rating scheme for the state’s licensed venues. Gaming & Racing Minister Kevin Greene said the proposal is the next step in responding to the community concerns about alcohol related violence.
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