July 3, 2024

NSW budget papers have sparked criticism of the tax concessions provided to licensed clubs with gaming, particularly as it’s revealed the top five per cent of clubs enjoyed 50 per cent of the benefits. In a possible shake-up of the tax rates provided to clubs, the government is reviewing taxation policies as it investigates the

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July 3, 2024

The Wentworth Orange will be officially opened by the Orange Ex-Services’ Club (OESC) this month. Following a fire that destroyed the Wentworth club house just over five years ago, the OESC took the lead in bringing it back to life, in collaboration with local council. Aside from The Wentworth Orange, the OESC member facilities encompass

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July 3, 2024

The NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms come into full effect from 1 July, further supporting the night-time economy and the music and cultural sectors – without compromising public safety. The more complex of the reforms include grants for soundproofing venues as well as encouraging live music, while new regulations around noise complaints will also begin. Twenty-one

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July 3, 2024

This month the Royal Victorian Aero Club (RVAC), will celebrate 75 years at its base in Moorabbin. The school and club is the oldest in Australia, originally founded in 1914. It was initially based in Point Cook, where it issued pilot licences on behalf of England’s only licensing authority at the time. This came just

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June 26, 2024

Veteran institution the Kirribilli Club has failed in its public cry for help and has entered voluntary administration, citing the pressures of rising rent and falling revenue. The venerable Kirribilli Club was founded in 1946 in support of returned defence force personnel and their families. There was talk of relocating, but a lack of suitable

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