Author: Liquor Accord

Kimberley publicans want ID scanning

PUBLICANS in the Kimberley’s three biggest towns will trial compulsory scanning of identity papers to block violent drunks, problem drinkers or suspected sly-groggers from buying takeaway alcohol. The...

Newcastle pubs push to change rules

A RENEWED push is under way to wind back the tough trading restrictions on Newcastle pubs. Hoteliers are claiming the controversial conditions – which include earlier closing times,...

Anti-social behaviour crackdown

MOE’S decline in anti-social behaviour has been largely attributed to the responsible serving of alcohol in pubs, according to Moe police. The Liquor Accord, which includes about 30...

NSW admits taxi times flawed

THE NSW government has admitted its system for measuring taxi waiting times in Albury is flawed. The much criticised three minutes, 15 seconds figure used by the government...

Banning drunks proves successful

IT COULD be a long time between drinks for almost 60 people who have been barred from pubs and hotels under Maryborough’s Liquor Accord, with 37 of them...

Liquor accord has a new team

DUBBO has a new executive committee for the city’s liquor accord, ready to continue a healthy relationship with licensees in 2012. Secretary Jay Porter, from the Railway Bowling...

Accord supports local families in need

THE Bathurst Liquor Accord is getting to the heart of community causes. This week, members donated $2500 to The Charlotte “Charlie” Casavalls Association, which was established to assist...