Legislation

Hoteliers war on unruly patrons

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Toowoomba's hoteliers are waging a war against violent and unruly patrons.

Who cleans up after the boozers go home?

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Licensing: those who make money selling liquor should help pay for the cost to society of alcohol-related harm.

Drunks run their race at Spring Racing Carnival

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School-aged children swilling grog at the Spring Racing Carnival have caused restrictions on how much booze each punter can order.

Ban pool cues from pubs: paramedics

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Queensland's ambulance officers want licensed venues to stop using pool cues and glass ashtrays to reduce the risk of being assaulted.

Barmaid given $500,000 over bullying boss

A barmaid was awarded more than $500,000 in damages after she was subjected to a campaign of workplace harassment and bullying by her boss at a Sydney bowling club.

Bouncer basher behind bars

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A security guard was bashed outside a Brisbane nightclub last year in a case of mistaken identity, a court heard yesterday.

Violent venues in Queensland could be named and shamed

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Queensland's privacy watchdog has called for the "most violent licensed premises" to be named and shamed and new security technology to be safeguarded.

Qld urged to behave on Australia Day

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Queensland police are preparing for a rowdy Australia Day and are stepping up patrols to crackdown on unruly behaviour.

Glassing: An Industry Response

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In this week's instalment of citizen journalism, Chalk Hotel general manager, Jason Titman, calls on Government to take tough action against individuals who assault staff or other patrons on licens

Pub patrons now acting responsibly

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Publicans and the Coffs Harbour Liquor Accord say they're doing all they can to curb alcohol-related crime and now it's up to the public to keep the peace on Australia Day.