Night-time economy
‘No phone rule’: The Sydney nightclub covering up cameras
A Sydney nightclub is asking clubbers to put away their smartphones and enjoy the atmosphere. Will it catch on?
- by Andrew Taylor and Mary Ward
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‘So dull’? ‘Dying’? ‘Glow-up’? What inner westies really think about their suburbs
A consultation run by Inner West Council has revealed overwhelming support for more late-night entertainment, fewer noise restrictions and more fun.
- by Michael Koziol
‘NIMBYs will NIMBY’: Residents in ‘nice suburb’ object to more events at Moore Park
Plans to hold more events in a section of the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park have sparked opposition from residents.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Small Brisbane venues are struggling. Is it time for a rescue mission?
Less than a week after discovering my new favourite bar, I was surprised to read its desperate plea for help. “Basically, it was do or die.”
- by Courtney Kruk
Conflict whisperer: This man knows when you’re angry and how to stop it ruining a night out
Security expert Scott Taylor said pride and ego as well as alcohol and drugs drive the aggression that night-time venue operators want to stamp out.
- by Andrew Taylor
New ‘vibrancy’ reforms to avoid repeat of The Joey trading saga
The Palm Beach restaurant’s hopes of nighttime dining were dashed after residents living half a kilometre away complained. A new law is set to avoid a repeat.
- by Anthony Segaert
Shift nurses just want to feel safe at night. These are the artists trying to help
A new art project asks Sydneysiders to walk the streets of Randwick to honour healthcare workers and help make them feel safer.
- by Jane Albert
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City life
Palm Beach restaurant saga sparks government review of noise regulation
The council that rejected The Joey’s application to trade in the evening over noise concerns has given the restaurant a second chance following a public outcry.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Troubled’ Minns to meet Palm Beach restaurant owners over opening hours
The premier, who is concerned about young people leaving Sydney, linked the fracas to his broader concerns about opportunities for fun and innovation in the city.
- by Michael Koziol
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Live music
The unexpected places where Sydney’s live music scene is surging back to life
The number of NSW venues taking advantage of incentives to program live music has nearly doubled across the state in the past year.
- by Michael Koziol
This venue offers ‘fickle’ Sydney something new. Will the city embrace it?
Late-night hours and live entertainment are all the rage, but some ideas still fail. The key to success may lie in a property adage: location, location, location.
- by Michael Koziol
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