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NEW FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ARE FAST APPROACHING – IS YOUR VENUE READY?

Amongst everything your venue has in the works as we approach the silly season, have you had the opportunity to review the upcoming changes to food safety requirements? From Friday 8th December 2023, any…
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IN THE NEWS – AUSTRALIAN CASINOS

The Star Entertainment Group handed additional six months to prove Queensland casino licence suitability The Star Entertainment Group has provided an update on its Queensland operations, stating…
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GROUND-BREAKING APP FOR MANAGING PROBLEM GAMBLING: YOURS TO TRY FOR FREE

Built for the industry, by the industry & already used by hundreds of venues. Well before the ClubsNSW Gaming Code of Practice was introduced earlier this year, the need for a dynamic solution to…
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CASHLESS POKIE TRIAL FLUSH WITH CLUB AND PUB VOLUNTEERS

A cashless gaming trial set to roll out in venues across NSW could involve 10 times as many poker machines as initially promised. But critics say the state government has been too slow to introduce…
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HOW USA RESTAURANTS ARE USING AI TO DESIGN DISHES

As with many other sectors, AI is shaking up the restaurant and food industry. Restaurants are experimenting with the technology to take orders, forecast inventory, and dictate staffing needs. Others…
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NEW FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS – FROM 8 DEC 2023

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated the Safe Food Australia Guide with a new set of guidelines known as the Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tool. If you own or manage a business…
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AUSTRALIAN PUB INDUSTRY’S $1BN OPPORTUNITY

The latest IBISWorld Pubs, Bars, and Nightclubs in Australia 2022 report reveals that the industry’s revenue in 2022 (calendar year) was more than $2 billion lower than pre-COVID levels. Restoring…
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QLD GAMBLING LOSSES CLIMB TO MORE THAN $5 BILLION A YEAR

This week saw lots of articles following the release of recent QLD OLGR Gaming Expenditure data reports. The stories all outlined a large increase in gambling losses. The ABC led the charge but other…
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FREE GAMBLING HARM MINIMISATION CONFERENCE AT TWIN TOWNS

Host Responsibility: Towards a Culture of Care Twin Towns invites club and gaming industry colleagues to attend a free Gambling Harm Minimisation Conference on Thursday 19 October. The conference…
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GTA APPOINTS TAMARA WIBBERLEY AS SALES AND ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR

GTA is delighted to announce the appointment of Tamara Wibberley as the association's new Sales and Administration Coordinator. CEO Jinesh Patel said that Wibberley had been appointed to the new role…
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TIME TO LIFT YOUR COFFEE GAME?

Australian consumers are amongst the most discerning coffee drinkers in the world and expect a quality brew from all venues – no longer just premium cafés. With premiumisation and growing competition…
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ARE IT SYSTEMS AT YOUR VENUE AT RISK?

Cybersecurity experts warn Australian businesses are under threat as the nation remains one of the most targeted for ransomware attacks. Hotels, restaurants, and leisure services ranked among the Top 10…
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