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VENUES IN VIC CAN APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR LIVE MUSIC

Victoria’s live music scene has been handed a $10m lifeline in a bid to inspire more local artists to perform at some of the state’s most iconic venues. Pubs will be able to apply for $10,000 while…
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LIVE MUSIC VENUE NUMBERS SOAR IN NSW

NSW is in the midst of a live music revival as the number of venues hosting live performances soared by 84% since the NSW Labor Government made it easier for venues to host live music. Since March 2023,…
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‘ANTI-NIMBY’ LAWS FOR SYDNEY PUBS WITH LIVE MUSIC

The city's night-time economy has been decimated since the introduction of lockout laws in 2014, coupled with stronger noise and trading conditions. Although the lockouts were scrapped entirely in 2021,…
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BREAKING BOUNDARIES: PITTWATER RSL’S TRAILBLAZING PATH OF INNOVATION

Innovation is more than just a buzzword at Pittwater; it's a way of life. Under the visionary leadership of CEO Jason Manning and Pittwater’s dynamic Board of Directors, the Club has consistently…
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IN THE NEWS: FORTRESS – BIGGEST E-GAMING CENTRE OPENS IN SYDNEY

Fortress – the biggest e-gaming centre in the southern hemisphere opens in the Sydney CBD. Sydney's CBD is now home to the biggest e-gaming venue in the southern hemisphere. The e-gaming centre,…
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HOW LUCKY CAN YOU BE?

Media outlet Thaiger reported that “Manit” won the first prize money of THB6 million (US$166,819) on November 1, which he then transferred to his wife’s account. Instead of celebrating the win…
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CHARITY HOUSIE – HELPING KIDS IN NEED WHILST HELPING BOOST CLUB PATRONAGE.

Do you currently run bingo in your club? Would you like to ‘upgrade’ to a Bingo/Housie session to attract more valuable patrons through your doors? Or is Housie an activity you’ve heard is a great…
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RETHINKING PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: WHO SHOULD WE BE REACHING OUT TO AND WITH WHAT?

Q&A with Janet Hawk, Raving Partner, Player Development and Marketing It’s time to reposition and rethink Player Development (PD) as we navigate through these challenging and diverse economic…
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GOLD COAST RACECOURSE TO GET A $31.5MILLION UPGRADE

The QLD Government has released $31.5 million from the industry-funded Racing Infrastructure Fund, financed from the exclusive wagering license fee paid to the State, to be invested into the redevelopment…
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FACIAL RECOGNITION – MAKING IT WORK WITH YOUR SYSTEMS FOR YOUR MEMBERS.

The NSW Government has proposed for NSW clubs and pubs to use facial recognition technology to strengthen harm minimisation in the industry. It probably won’t happen – YET. However, the proposal…
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CASINO STREAMERS – THE NEW ONLINE BUSINESS

Australians are building large online followings by broadcasting themselves gambling using real money in online casinos on video streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube. And it’s surprisingly…
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MARKETING DIRECTORS REPORT MASSIVE SHIFTS IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR AND MARKETING STRATEGIES POST COVID-19

A new survey of nearly 300 top marketers at for-profit US companies reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the landscape for marketing organizations across a range of industries. Among the findings:…
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