Tag archive for ‘violence’
EDITOR’S BLOG: The Pub with no Pool Cues
We have seen legislative changes including lockouts, increased security, bans on certain drinks and of course, the bans on glassware to reduce the number of glassing incidents. The latest call has been for a ban on pool cues and glass ashtrays.
EDITOR’S BLOG: Recommended Daily Intake
With so much negative press about alcohol these days, it was refreshing to read a frank and funny story about alcohol consumption by journalist and radio personality, Tony Squires. Given the Australian Alcohol Guidelines recommend no more than two drinks a day for healthy men and women and no more than four drinks on a single occasion, Amy asks how many drinks are too many?
Violence Runs Deeper than Drinking
Prominent Melbourne Nightclub Owner and co-ordinator of the Nightclub Owners Forum, Peter Iwaniuk, has lashed out at our leaders and the tabloid media for continuing to blame alcohol for the prevalence of violence throughout society, releasing a press release entitled “Leaders Barking Up the Wrong Tree on Violence”.
Warning: Small Bars are Dangerous
CEO of Drinkwise Australia, Chris Watters, has echoed calls to halt the development of small bars in Brisbane, following several reports earlier this week that Queensland Hotels Association is opposed to the idea of European style small bars, like those in Melbourne. Plans to foster a more sophisticated nightlife with a focus on smaller more boutique bars officially launched in Queensland this month.
Melbourne Booze Crackdown Continues
Yesterday (9 July) the Herald Sun reported that almost 1300 pub, club and bar owners have been punished under the crackdown on alcohol abuse. The Brumby Government is also ramping up the pressure on rebel licensees with the appointment of 40 new liquor inspectors.
According to the Herald Sun there were 1281 licence infringement notices last [...]
Red Card System proposed for Melbourne Nightclubs
After the failed nightclub lock-outs, months of bad press and a summit with owners, Melbourne is now considering a red card system - like the one used in soccer matches - to crack down on violence in and around the city’s late night venues.
This comes as footage of a violent brawl outside one of the [...]
Papers focus on booze-fuelled bad behaviour
From Perth to Melbourne, the mainstream media has been reporting on the latest police crackdowns on booze-fuelled violence. Police are determined to stop the 24-hour free for all that has created mayhem on the streets…
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.
New Lockout Data Inconclusive
If you type ‘48’ and ‘crime’ into the search box of The Sydney Morning Herald’s website, sitting in the midst of headlines about Serbian war crimes are two stories relating to our industry, one above the other.
Flak Jacket Not Required
If The Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph and the mainstream media in general are to be believed, a night out in Sydney is best experienced wearing a flak jacket and Kevlar helmet.
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