The opposition says the state’s 24-hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues is hamstrung by bureaucrats with little experience of evening entertainment.
From arcade bars to board games clubs and immersive games rooms,players are washing down defeat with a schooner as nights out get competitive.
The actual street through Sydney’s east is owned by the state government,while a section of the well-known strip straddles two council areas.
Popular nightlife areas in the city,Parramatta,Marrickville and Lakemba will test-run a global scheme aimed at boosting the 24-hour economy.
As venues rush to throw parties and schedule talent,new challenges have emerged,including an overcrowded market and the rising cost of living.
A modern icon of the city’s nightlife,Frankie’s Pizza is counting down to its last gig next weekend – after which it will be demolished for a metro station.
Premier Daniel Andrews’ promise to end a 14-year ban on new late-night liquor licences in Melbourne has been criticised by inner-city councils and described by residents as “irresponsible and reckless”.
Punters are pouring into the city at night and on weekends in higher numbers than before COVID-19.
Queensland police will be empowered to check for concealed weapons statewide,despite a trial raising racism concerns and questions about the powers’ benefits.
Despite criticism of Queensland’s 3am last-drinks laws,a survey of key stakeholders has found they have “mostly” reduced violence and did not adversely affect business.
A new street festival in Sydney’s Chinatown district wants to restore the “cool” factor to the once-bustling area.