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PUB TALK with Paul St John-Wood
State of Origin 2021 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
TOWNSVILLE FOR THE WIN
QHA REVIEW | 60
It was great to see North Queensland pubs get a muchdeserved
shot in the arm (pardon the pun) from the State
of Origin fixture in Townsville for Game 1. The spectacle
was a great showcase for the region and reinforced
the entertainment and hospitality that licensed venues
can facilitate when given the opportunity. The State
Government are to be commended for securing the
event, and hopefully it is just the first of many.
Wide Bay Region Hoteliers Meeting
On Tuesday 15 June the QHA held the Wide Bay
Hoteliers Meeting for publicans from around the region at
the Carriers Arms Hotel. The lunch featured presentations
from a range of QHA corporate partners and QHA
representatives. Thank you to the hoteliers who were
able to take time out of their businesses to attend the
meeting, and thank you to the team at the Carriers Arms
Hotel for hosting another great event for the QHA – we
look forward to being back there again next year.
Annual Liquor License Fees
A simple courtesy reminder that annual liquor license
fees are due and payable by Saturday 31 July. Don’t
be one of the venues caught with unlicensed trade on
or after 1 August. The fines are significant and OLGR
are unsympathetic to any excuse. If you have financial
hardship there are payment options available to you.
Rockhampton Region Hoteliers Meeting
On Wednesday 4 August the QHA will host a publican’s
lunch for hoteliers and their key staff from around the
Rockhampton Region. The lunch will feature discussions
and business development presentations from a range
of QHA staff and corporate partners. PFD Food Services
will again generously showcase their products and
provide a delicious lunch for all attendees, and of course
our beverage partners will ensure everyone remains well
hydrated throughout. Details of the Lunch have been sent
to all venues in the Rockhampton Region and you still
have time to register your attendance.
QHA Regional Board Meeting – Cairns – Save the
Date
The tradition of the QHA Regional Board Meeting
continues and this year Cairns is the chosen destination.
The meeting will be held on Monday 16th August.
Detailed invitations will be sent via post and email to
hoteliers in North Queensland.