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Queensland nightclub lockout may be scrapped after public backlash

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The controversial lockout at Queensland pubs and clubs could be scrapped after an online survey found almost 90 per cent of partygoers were against it.

Liquor licensing official Richard Schauer accused of conflict of interest with strip club manager

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A top liquor licensing official had a wild day out with a strip club manager and then put the photographs on Facebook.

Holiday diners slugged with sneaky surcharges

Restaurants across the southeast yesterday flouted pricing laws, slapping diners with public holiday surcharges of up to 20 per cent without advertising the full price on menus.

Conversion a pain in the glass

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Queensland hotels say attempts to reduce violent incidents by going glass free are being stymied by a shortage of alternative products.

Fans face lockouts if pub is soccer World Cup venue

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The State Government has been labelled a party pooper by licensed venues for refusing to relax the 3am lockout rule during the football World Cup.

Bars turning away 'uncool' patrons face fine

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The heat is on for Sydney's trendiest nightclubs and hotels.

Tavern wants longer trading hours

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Third time lucky - that's the hope of the owners of the Pottsville Tavern who are trying for the third time in 10 years to have the pub's trading hours extended past 10pm.

Socceroos fans to be locked out

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Queensland's controversial 3am lock-out will not be relaxed during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, forcing football fans to arrive at licensed venues 90 minutes before kick-off for two of Australia's

Keep roads safe - breath test pedestrians

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Random breath testing of pedestrians would be the most effective way to stop them being killed and maimed on the roads, a study has found.