The National Awards for Local Government recognise, reward and promote the innovative work of local governments across Australia. The National Awards are an important component of the Government’s...

Nambucca Heads RSL Club Secretary/ Manager Peter Brewis is grateful nobody was injured following the club’s second break, enter and steal in as many weeks. In the early...

PATRONS in Lithgow could face monthly, yearly, or even life time suspensions from their favourite pub or club if they become involved in anti-social behaviour. The Lithgow Liquor...

AN INDIGENOUS leader has accused local pubs and clubs of discrimination after Aboriginal mourners were refused entry to premises at two recent wakes. CEO of the local Aboriginal...

COUNCILLORS have expressed concerns about an Orange hotel’s application to extend late-night trading hours to 4am. A development application from the Occidental Hotel to extend the upstairs bar’s...

DUBBO is yet to be affected as the state liquor licensing authority declared parts of New South Wales, including the central west, to be too saturated with bottle...

ORANGE City Council is hoping to tackle rising alcohol-related violence with a new $50,000 program funded by the state government. The Look After Your Mates – Wingman program...

IN THE space of just a few days Gladstone has experienced two armed robberies, both of which could have ended in tragic circumstances. Fortunately, for all concerned, neither...

THE DISTRICT Council of Ceduna will purchase four swipe ID machines for the town in an effort to combat litter, alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour, improve the safety of intoxicated...

BALLARAT City Council needs to take a strong stand against alcohol-related harm in the community, according to councillors Des Hudson and Craig Fletcher. The pair led the charge...