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Monday, 06 September 2010 09:24

Anger at 'Broken Promise' on Pokies

Anger at 'Broken Promise' on Pokies
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has broken a written promise to Australia's 4,000 registered clubs which committed her government to consultation with the industry on poker machine laws.
Friday, 03 September 2010 10:16

Clubs on the warpath over Julia Gillard's pokies deal

Gillard greets Tasmanian Independant Andrew Wilke during negotiations / AAP
Julia Gillard's promise to install smart chips in every poker machine in the country in return for the support of independent MP Andrew Wilkie has angered Australia's powerful clubs industry.

Wilkie's gamble on pokies has long odds

Wilkie's gamble on pokies has long odds
The anti-pokies independent Andrew Wilkie faces an uphill battle in convincing either Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott to stiffen policies on gambling.

Mr Wilkie, whose vote could be crucial in determining which party forms government, said yesterday that when it came to poker machine policy, ''inaction is not an issue''.

Monday, 30 August 2010 16:42

Qld Government to trial Drink Safe Precincts (DSP)

Qld Government to trial Drink Safe Precincts (DSP)
The Queensland State Government will declare special Drink Safe Precincts (DSP) in key locations across the state under a $4.2 million plan to counter alcohol-related violence that will also target pubs and clubs.
Monday, 30 August 2010 16:01

Townsville worker fatally crushed in accident

Townsville worker fatally crushed in accident

Last Monday 23rd August, a worker was fatally crushed in a workplace accident at a motor vehicle wrecking yard in Townsville.

The worker was killed as he worked under an elevated car that collapsed.

Brisbane's biggest burger a ''heart attack on a plate''

Supersize Me!

A burger branded a heart attack on a plate by dietitians is being billed as Brisbane's latest tourist attraction.

The 21 burger - created by chefs at Treasury Casino's Cafe 21 - features 21 ingredients including a 250g meat pattie and a new super-sized bun to ''support'' its heavy load.

Politicians clash on fate of pubs

Queensland Liberal National Party (LNP) MP Ray Stevens has again denied claims he and a colleague did a ‘runner' from a Cairns restaurant without paying a bill as parties clashed on the future of the state's pubs.

Don't think it wont happen to you!

Don't think it wont happen to you!

Have you been trained in Armed-Hold Up Procedures?

Just recently, three staff members have been tied up at gunpoint in a terrifying hold up on the Gold Coast.

 

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