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Seven Hills RSL General Manager banned for five years following Liquor & Gaming investigation
The General Manager of Seven Hills RSL, who received more than $280,000 in undisclosed cash payments from a club contractor, has been banned from holding office in NSW registered clubs for five years following a Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) investigation.
Third sanction for Gladstone Hotel couple
Former Gladstone Hotel Stockton licensee, Tracy Keegan, has been banned for a further two years after a Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) investigation found she remained associated with licensed venues despite an existing disqualification over an incident where a patron consumed 23 alcoholic drinks.
New animations help licensed venue operators understand liquor laws
People operating or working in licensed venues or events that sell or supply alcohol now have a new resource to ensure they comply with liquor laws, with the release of a series of short, educational animations.
Applications now open for community infrastructure grants
Applications to create new community facilities or improve existing infrastructure are now open through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.
Canterbury Bankstown hosts hospitality roadshow
The NSW Government’s Hospitality and Racing Regulatory Roadshow is hitting Canterbury Bankstown today with a renewed focus to enable on-the-ground support for local venues through the Hospitality Concierge.
Husband and wife sanctioned over separate intoxication incidents at Stockton Hotel
The former manager of the Gladstone Hotel in Stockton has had his approval to manage licensed premises withdrawn after a Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) investigation found a patron was served 21 alcoholic drinks over more than five hours before collapsing outside the venue.
New animations help customers navigate liquor licensing requirements
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has launched a new series of animations to help businesses, prospective licensees and community members better understand liquor licensing requirements.
Hospitality and Racing Newsletter July 2026
Read the latest updates with key announcements, regulatory updates and information relevant to industry and stakeholders to stay informed.
World Cup buzz helps NSW venues kick goals with extended trading for the rest of the year
The Minns Labor Government’s decision to extend trading hours during the FIFA World Cup is delivering a major boost to venues across the state, with early-morning matches drawing big crowds and injecting new energy into the hospitality sector and economy.
Emerging issue: QR Code ‘challenges’
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has received multiple reports of a growing trend involving QR code “challenges” taking place in licensed venues.