February 20, 2025

The Victorian government is proceeding with its reforms dubbed “the strictest gambling laws in Australia” as it moves legislation through parliament to create the framework for mandatory carded play. Poker machines (EGMs) were introduced in Victoria in 1992, and the number of machines has not changed much since the initial statewide cap of 30K. The

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February 20, 2025

St George Motor Boat Club in Sans Souci has unveiled its long-awaited development plans, ushering $15 million of upgrades to the historic south Sydney institution. The comprehensive plans were recently approved by Planning NSW, and construction will begin in Q1 of 2025. One of the first stages is an upgrade to Baybreeze Café, which will

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February 20, 2025

Perth’s Cottesloe Golf Club recently initiated a bold restoration plan to improve the health of its site as well as its sustainability. The 117-year-old club, which has been on its present site since 1931, has begun by installing beehives on its course, along with planting indigenous species to support the bees. So far, the club

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February 20, 2025

Warren Tapp is a club industry consultant and impending PhD who works in the arena of club legislation and governance. He brings advice for all clubs on the matter of preparing for potential disaster. * With all the recent natural disasters like bushfires and floods, your club board should be thinking about what will happen

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February 13, 2025

Doyalson-Wyee RSL – more often known as The Doylo – has announced its official amalgamation with Northmead Bowling, Recreation & Sporting Club, known as NBC Sports, effective this month. “We are excited to welcome NBC Sports club into The Doylo family,” says CEO Darren Thornton. NBC is a cherished institution of the Northmead community, providing

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