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New gaming machine data reports released
Hotel licensee $9,000 out of pocket over illegal gambling signs
Liquor Regulation 2018 comes into effect from 1 September 2018
Reinstate a cancelled liquor licence by 20 September
Club Industry Training Framework Evaluation available
New guidelines for gambling advertising published
Pay your annual liquor licence fee to reinstate your licence
Update to ILGA Guidelines
Unpaid annual liquor licence fees are now overdue
Liquor licence freeze in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross extended to June 2019
Latest violent venues list released
Extended trading hours for special events
Later trading for the Commonwealth Games
Upgrade for Kings Cross ID scanners system
Liquor and gaming reforms pass NSW Parliament
Reforms to Local Impact Assessment scheme
Improved access to gaming machine data
Reforms to better regulate the NSW clubs industry
Leasing scheme for Gaming Machine Entitlements
Reforms to improve casino regulation
Reforms to liquor and gaming legislation
Lockout relaxed for 40th anniversary Mardi Gras Parade celebrations
Keep your patrons safe over the Australia Day long weekend
eNews October 2018
eNews September 2018
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eNews February 2018
eNews January 2018
eNews archive 2016
eNews archive 2017
Final decision on review of licence conditions of 14 Newcastle CBD venues
Public meeting for application to move packaged liquor licence from Tilba Tilba to Bermagui
Public meeting on packaged liquor licence application for Ropes Crossing
Applications now open for live entertainment venue exemptions to lock out laws
Later trading for small bars and takeaway alcohol businesses
NSW Government's response to lockout and last drinks laws announced
Digital RSA/RCG Competency Card now available
International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference Sydney 2016
Liquor trading times confirmed for the festive season
NSW Government extends takeaway liquor trading when Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday
New CMS with enhanced benefits for clubs and hotels commences 1 December
Seven fewer venues on latest violent venues list
Review of licence conditions for 14 Newcastle CBD venues
Our Regulatory Priorities for 2017-2018
New CMS venue agreement negotiated for venues with gaming machines
Liquor & Gaming Strategic Plan 2017-2019
Have your say on an evaluation of interim restaurant authorisations
Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, 23 - 29 October 2017
Liquor law changes introduced from 1 October 2017 to reduce red tape and improve industry regulation
It's time to show some Betiquette
Clubgrants support upgrade for Redfern arts and culture hub
Community Drop-In Sessions on Callinan Review of NSW Liquor Laws
Callinan report released
Infrastructure Grants
Update on independent review of NSW liquor laws
Find an RSA training course
New $5 notes from 1 September 2016
Extended hotel and club trading hours for major sporting events
Have Your Say - Review of the Lotteries and Art Unions Act 1901
North coast liquor accord workshops
Making the talk less awkward
RSA/RCG competency card online renewal now available
Snowy licensees meeting to promote cooperative approach to successful winter ski season
Start a conversation
Anzac Day preparations
$2.4 million advertising campaign helps problem gamblers tap their inner strength
Daylight savings ends Sunday
Aboriginal problem gambling counsellor cadetships
Changes relating to the valuation of core property of registered clubs
Commencement of new liquor and gaming regulations from 1 March 2016
New campaign to assist tertiary students experiencing gambling problems
Small bar licence making new business concepts more viable
Reforms to improve casino regulation
Chair and Trustees sought for the Responsible Gambling Fund
2017/18 Infrastructure Grants program now open
New, improved 2017/18 Infrastructure Grants program launched
Evaluation of the Community Impact Statement requirement
NSW Government introduces remaining liquor law reforms
Review of the Local Impact Assessment (LIA) scheme
Annual liquor licence fees are due 29 May
Free personalised consultations for small businesses
2016-17 Arts & Culture Infrastructure grants applications open
Applications open for free small bar licence conversion and staff drinks introduced
Save 10% when you apply for your liquor licence online
Annual liquor licence fee and red tape reforms - February 2016
Serious penalties apply for illegal sale or possession of gaming machines
Now recruiting: Liquor & Gaming NSW Executive
Commencement of new gaming and liquor legislation
Wagering tax reforms
Sports betting reforms
Extended hotel and club trading hours
Review of music-related licence conditions
2016 media release archive
Ministerial media release: New bowling green for Oberon RSL Club
Ministerial media release: $200,000 upgrade for Cowra Golf Club
Ministerial media release: New lighting for three sports ovals in Parkes
Ministerial media release: NSW Government funds new mountain bike track
Ministerial media release: Emergency power generator for Pottsville
Ministerial media release: $33,000 for Port Macquarie Marine Rescue
Liquor & Gaming NSW to monitor licensed venues over Australia Day long weekend
Ministerial media release: Upgrades for Kendall Tennis Club
Ministerial media release: Government bolsters Responsible Gambling Fund
Ministerial media release: 'Ask for Angela' launches in Orange
Former licensees convicted for operating unlicensed nightclub
Ministerial media release: Clubgrants supporting arts and culture
Ministerial media release: Enhanced training for liquor industry
Ministerial media release: Lockout exemption for Mardi Gras Parade
10 year ban and $50,000 penalty for former manager of karaoke bar
Hotel licensee sentenced for intoxication offences
Ministerial media release: Local community caps on gaming machines
Brisbane Water Liquor Accord | Case study
Byron Bay Liquor Accord | Case study
Ask for Angela Campaign | Case study
City Central Liquor Accord | Case study
Eastwood Gladesville Liquor Accord | Case study
Newtown Liquor Accord | Case study
Newcastle hotel ordered to stop "win your height" in vodka drinks promotion
Ministerial media release: Pokie numbers will not rise under new laws
Former bar manager $90,000 out of pocket for blatant breaches of liquor laws and hindering probe
Ministerial media release: Later Sunday trading for Commonwealth Games
Ministerial media release: Greyhound regulator opens in Bathurst
Ministerial media release: Anzac Day a time for respectful commemoration
Gambling regulator takes on irresponsible online wagering operators
Authority rejects bottle shop proposal for Bermagui
Ministerial media release: Later trading for Vivid and sports events
Latest violent venues list released
Ministerial media release: Sydney liquor licence freeze to be eased
Newcastle hotelier convicted for security breach
Decision on complaint against former Parramatta Leagues Club directors
Ministerial media release: NSW Budget 2018: NSW to close online wagering loophole
Ministerial media release: Increased support for Responsible Gambling Fund
Ministerial media release: Innovative ideas sought to target gambling harm
Ministerial media release: New trial supporting craft beer producers
ClassicBet convicted for illegal gambling ads
Restaurant staff dump unconscious patrons on street
Ministerial media release: 'Ask for Angela' launches in Sydney CBD
Ministerial media release: Time to go back to the track
Restaurant offering only pretzels convicted for operating as unauthorised bar
New regulations for a safe and vibrant industry
Ministerial media release: 'Show some Betiquette' during footy finals
Ministerial media release: Venues open later for NRL Grand Final
Latest NSW gaming machine data released
$100k fine for Illawarra Steelers Rugby League Club and life ban for former secretary
Ministerial media release: New tax to help fund gambling harm measures
Four more venues gain later trading in the CBD
Ministerial media release: Ground breaks on Milton Ulludulla Bike Track
Two week suspension for Sydney CBD bar found guilty of serving intoxicated patron
Kent Hotel ex-licensee and bar worker found guilty of serving intoxicated patron
Ministerial media release: Outdated licence conditions to be axed
Former GM of Shelly Beach Golf Club banned for life for misconduct
Latest violent venues list released
North Richmond hotel penalised for selling alcohol to minors
eNews November 2018
New Year’s Eve liquor trading times confirmed
Hotel penalised after intoxicated patron tries to bite paramedic
ILGA issues guideline on the sale of packaged liquor in a supermarket
Craft brewery trial extended to Newcastle
Liquorland Bondi Junction forced to shut for selling alcohol to minors
eNews December 2018
Liquor & Gaming NSW helping to make festive season safer
Funding a boon for Burrendong Arboretum
New pool to make a splash at Narromine
Camden Hotel suspended from trading for serving minors
Extended trading hours for special events
Ministerial media release: NSW venues to open later for special events
Keep your patrons safe over the Australia Day 2019 long weekend
Boosting the night-time economy in Sydney and NSW
Ministerial media release: $1.5M boost to Sydney & NSW night-time economy
Ministerial media release: Responsible Gambling Fund to deliver 'smart support'
Hotel Illawarra licensee fined for intoxication offence
eNews January 2019
L&GNSW transitioning to digital forms
Online payment for annual gaming-related licence fees now available
Public meeting for application to grant packaged liquor licence to Chambers Cellars in Chipping Norton
First strike for licensee of Harbour View Hotel for Bulldogs' Mad Monday
Lockout relaxed for Mardi Gras Parade celebrations
Liquor Accord Grants closing date extended
Ministerial media release: NSW Government releases list of higher risk music festivals
Update for February 2019
Media statement: Court decision on Ladbrokes appeal against conviction for unlawful advertising
New licence for pop-up bars and events
New music festival licensing scheme commences 1 March 2019
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