A Canberra hospitality heavyweight believes Canberra's nightclubs would be unfairly punished by the ACT government's proposed hefty fee rises and 3am last drinks for clubs and pubs.
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Academy and Mr Wolf nightclubs owner Frank Condi said he "might as well close the doors" if fees for late-night licences increased by 500 per cent.
- Greater Western Sydney Giants officials have promised to listen to the concerns of local residents as they plan for a massive redevelopment of Manuka Oval.
- Embattled former minister Joy Burch appears to have been left in the dark over the affair that ended her ministerial career, saying on Wednesday that she still had no detailed knowledge of the outcome.
- A workplace dispute over a desk went all the way to a federal tribunal after a public servant claimed she was psychologically damaged by the incident.
- Kingston Traders have asked to be included in any consultation regarding the impact of the proposed Manuka Oval redevelopment on old Kingston – saying they had not yet heard from GWS Giants or Grocon.
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