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Information TechnologySint – Notify.Me – more than paging: connecting the systems behind the venue
For many clubs, paging has traditionally meant one thing: getting a message to a staff member on the gaming floor.
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Integrated darts system success continues
More than 40 venues have already installed one or more Computer Score Darts Systems, giving patrons an integrated playing experience that engages and entertains. Many venues are looking for new experiences to engage and entertain patrons. Computer Score Darts system is ideal for Hotels, Clubs and Community complex clubhouses. Our Systems are operating in many…
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Custom gaming signage that transforms venues
Tailored signage for unique gaming environments In today’s competitive gaming environment, creating a memorable and immersive experience is essential for clubs, pubs, and casinos looking to stand out. Precision Signs specialises in bespoke, custom-built signage solutions designed specifically for gaming venues. With decades of experience, their team collaborates closely with operators to develop signage that…
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South Australia’s Michelin moment
For decades, Australian diners and chefs have watched Michelin’s famous red guide expand into new cities and countries while their own restaurants stayed outside its judgement entirely. That changes on 14 October, when the inaugural Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 selection is revealed at the Adelaide Convention Centre, making South Australia the first Australian destination…
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Pioneering modern AML operations: how The Builders Club & PaySafeGo are redefining club excellence
A cherished pillar of Wollongong’s local culture, The Builders Club (The Illawarra Master Builders’ Club Ltd), is setting new benchmarks in compliance and venue management. By integrating the cutting-edge PaySafeGo technology platform, the club continues to elevate its standard of service while leading the way as a tech-forward venue. Located at 61 Church St, Wollongong,…
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How Club Austral is transforming patron loyalty into its strongest growth asset
For more than 50 years, Austral Bowling Club (Club Austral) has stood as a cornerstone of south-western Sydney, a welcoming hub where “everyone’s a local.” Yet in one of the state’s fastest-growing community corridors, maintaining that local bond requires more than traditional hospitality. Today, Club Austral is rapidly climbing the sector ranks by reimagining how…
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Facial recognition – more than just making a match
Recent reforms to harm minimisation for gaming venues in NSW mean that in 2028, it will become mandatory for licensed gaming venues to use facial recognition technology to support self-exclusion and harm minimisation programs. It may seem some time away — but now is the time to start working on it. The time will go…
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AI adoption is up, but impact isn’t: here’s the gap to close
Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to daily reality across hospitality, but a new global report and a live trial at a Sydney McDonald’s this month tell two very different stories about how ready the industry actually is to use it well. Together they offer a useful reality check for senior managers of pubs, clubs…
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The Star: signs of progress
The Star Entertainment Group has reported a substantial improvement in its financial result as it continues to restructure the business and address the regulatory issues that have placed significant pressure on its operations. For the year ended 30 June 2026, The Star recorded a statutory loss of $307.3 million, down from $427.9 million in the…
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Two ways menus are winning attention
Standing out on a crowded strip or in a competitive dining precinct has never been easy, and two very different Australian food stories from the past few weeks show just how differently venues are tackling the problem. One is a slow, provenance driven win built over generations. The other is a fast, youth focused brand…