July 17, 2024

Transformation of Townsville Turf Club continues with construction of a new $10 million project set to include 92 on-course stables. The government reports the racing industry is going from strength to strength in Townsville, contributing more than $75 million to the local economy in FY23. This represents an increase of 142 per cent since 2015,

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July 10, 2024

Three men have faced court over the murder of Greg Harding, respected owner of Craignish Country Club, who suffered a fatal shotgun wound during what is suspected to be botched robbery. On 16 August 2021, a man attended the club on routine business. Initially unable to locate Harding, he subsequently found the 64-year-old in his

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July 10, 2024

After tens of thousands of happy meals consumed and voted on, the chips have been counted and the winners of the 2024 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards have been revealed. More than 84,700 Perfect Plate dishes were purchased by diners, in this the fourth year of the competition, encouraging 176 eateries in 151 clubs

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July 10, 2024

This month marked the commencement of new laws in New South Wales aimed at minimising gambling harm in venues with gaming machines. Studies have indicated that gaming machines pose the greatest risk of gambling harm. In response, the NSW Government consulted with stakeholders and industry around the reforms. From the first of this month, NSW

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July 10, 2024

While licensees are responsible for preventing intoxication on their premises, ensuring venues use effective strategies to prevent intoxication is a balancing act between maintaining a secure environment and running a profitable business. Across Australia, penalties for allowing the supply of alcohol to someone who is intoxicated range widely. Queensland tops the list, with a fine

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