| | Issues Discussed - 2008 | Guests |
| 19/12/2008 | Productivity Commission issues paper on gambling inquiry, update on poker machine tax KPMG study, November gaming turnover statistics, a review of 2008 highs and lows, alcohol reforms. | Peter Newell OAM (ClubsNSW), Doug May (Lion Nathan) |
| 05/12/08 | How changes in workplace relations affect your club. Is your ClubTAB operating to its potential? | Richard Tait (ClubsNSW), John Ballenger (Tabcorp), John Rafferty (Coffs Services Memorial Club) |
| 21/11/08 | How new liquor laws will impact on clubs plus new gaming laws and what clubs need to do to stay out of trouble. ATM contracts that leave clubs financially the worse for wear. | Albert Gardner (OLGR), Debbie Organ (ClubsNSW Financial Services) |
| 07/11/08 | Discussion about the Premier's range of measures aimed at reducing alcohol related crime. The Code Authority has heard several dozen cases involving clubs. The stock market is teetering on the verge of collapse and joining ClubNEWS is Club Plus CEO Paul Cahill to discuss the situation. | Josh Landis (ClubsNSW), Brett Boon (The Code Authority), Paul Cahill (Club Plus CEO) |
| 24/10/08 | 24 hour trading, what the Police Commissioner said and what previously unreleased police assault records actually show, Amalgamating, is it time to consider, how to make your club more appealing to a financial institution as well as a potential parent club. | Wayne Krelle (ClubsNSW), Greg Russell (Russell Corporate Advisory) |
| 26/09/08 | What the Supreme Court decision means for your outdoor smoking area, how to improve your function area performance, what IGT has in store for clubs at the annual conference. | David Costello (ClubsNSW), Peter Saez (The Epping Club), Cameron Louis (IGT) |
| 12/09/08 | New Gaming and Racing Minister talks about tax, the IPART report, his time as a Club President and the importance of clubs in the community, Gosford RSL explains the thinking behind their successful new gaming floor, What’s new in club kitchens and the importance of good word of mouth when it comes to food. | Kevin Greene (Minister for Gaming and Racing), Lis Court (Gosford RSL), Glenn Austin (Fonterra) |
| 29/08/08 | NRL CEO feature guest – rugby league and clubs, what the NRL is doing to help clubs, the fears the NRL shares for many clubs, why your club needs a HR manager, the latest news from KENO | David Gallop(NRL),Maureen Heywood (Canada Bay Club), Marina Cid, Michael Fisher (KENO)
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| 15/08/08 | Murwillumbah Services – how it went from being on the verge of closure five years ago to the 2008 small club of the year, a 12 month summary of the indoor smoking bans region by region, a business update by Aristocrat. | Guy Diven (Murwillumbah Services), Stan Brecko (ClubsNSW), John Gould (Aristocrat) |
| 01/08/08 | Diggers@ the entrance - how they increased their gaming, bar and catering income this year, diversification - large and small projects, annual conference preview + awards for excellence briefing session. | Stephen Byfield (Diggers @ the entrance), Katie Formston (Stream), Anne Fitzgerald (ClubsNSW) |
| 18/07/08 | The secret of Revesby Workers Club’s entertainment success, Tradies goes to extraordinary lengths to keep their staff happy, Konami is bringing back the stepper. | Amanda Mikhail (Revesby Workers Club), Joneen Thompson (Tradies), Larry Mason (Konami) |
| 4/07/08 | The final IPART report on the Clubs Industry, what it recommends and how it could affect your club, update on gaming machine tax rates, how to improve security at your club. | Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Brian Kelly (ATMAAC International) |
| 20/06/08 | Dee Why RSL and being awarded the Large Club of the Year, how your club can get involved in the World Masters Games, a profile on the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA). | Grant Easterby (Dee Why RSL), Shane O’Leary (World Masters Games), Ray Gill (Volunteer Rescue Association) |
| 6/06/08 | Introduction of a gaming tax hardship scheme which allows some clubs to defer payment of tax, ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence winners, alcohol tax increases on Ready-To-Drinks and what are the industry implications. | David Costello (ClubsNSW), Ian Thomson (Independent Liquor Group) |
| 23/05/08 | Superannuation questions answered in light of the world credit crisis, clubs and the regional academies of sport, upcoming Building Better Business mini-conferences | Paul Cahill (Club Plus Superannuation), Peter Annis-Brown (Regional Academies), Anne Fitzgerald (ClubsNSW) |
| 9/05/08 | Aged care special – different business models, joint ventures, why aged care, the difference between independent living and residential care, entertainment and live performance with the Talent Development Group | Alexandra Davis (Paynter Dixon), Mary Lopez (Talent Development Group) |
| 25/04/08 | How clubs are faring in the kitchen, how KENO is faring post indoor smoking ban as well as its new Hummer promotion, how clubs can be involved in the Red Shield Appeal | Sally McIntosh (Condiment Communications), Michael Fisher, Marina Cid (KENO), Major Gary Masters (Salvation Army) |
| 11/04/08 | Who are club members, how often are they visiting clubs, what groups aren’t coming to clubs in the numbers they used, and how are going to pubs instead, How your club can save money while becoming more environmentally friendly | Frank Crews (Clubs Consulting), Fiona Martin (Clubs Sustainable Futures) |
| 28/03/08 | How clubs can overcome the skills crisis, launch of the Autumn Racing Carnival | Michael Bennett (HTN), Ian Mackay (Tabcorp) |
| 14/03/08 | Examination of key recommendations contained in IPART draft report for the Club Industry, Benchmarking; why it is so vital for future club prosperity | Jim Cox (IPART), Michael Alexander (Clubs Data Online) |
| 29/02/08 | The most exhaustive breakdown of club gaming figures ever since the smoking ban started, what to do if you want to email an annual report or post on your website | Stan Brecko (ClubsNSW), Scott Simpson (Pigott Stinson) |
| 15/02/08 | NSW Seniors Week and how clubs can play a role, how to reduce fraud in the club workplace, the 2008 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge | Kristina Keneally, MP (Minister for Ageing), David Van Homrigh, Cameron Roan (KPMG), Graeme Carroll (RSL & Services Clubs Assoc) |
| 8/02/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Clubs and Childcare - the perfect fit, how clubs can better promote their quality culinary experience | Glenn Hale (Kids Klub), Sally McIntosh (Condiment Communications) |
| 1/02/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Secrets of the small club of the year, the Richmond Club; why they focus on the over 25 market, why the Richmond Club is so heavily involved in aged care | Mary Houghton (Asquith Bowling Club), Kimberley Talbot (Richmond Club) |
| 25/01/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Hans Sarlemyn speaks about his much admired outdoor area the Fusion Lounge, as well as how he is rebranding the club, what TV is best for your outdoor area, why a chef moved from the Intercontinental Hotel to Revesby Workers | Hans Sarlemyn (Norths Group), Nat Panuccio (Saltec), Lee Buckingham (Revesby Workers) |
| 18/01/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Clubs Data Online has access to the revenues of more than 400 clubs in NSW, QLD and the ACT through its CDOL and Benchmarker programs. General Manager Greg Hurley presents exactly how indoor smoking bans in QLD and the ACT have impacted upon clubs, gaming, food and bar revenues and what NSW clubs should be preparing for. Many clubs are diversifying their incomes by installing coffee shops. Find out what you need in terms of product, equipment and staff. | Greg Hurley (Clubs Data Online), Craig Driver (Global Coffee Solutions) |
| 11/01/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Club Security Special, why are robberies occurring, what can your club do to be less of a target, bizarre case of Drummoyne Sports Club being told by a judge they should have locked their doors at 8pm to protect staff from robbery, how to lift beverage sales in your club, especially RTDs. | Detective Superintendent Peter Cotter (Robbery & Serious Crime Squad), Craig Bell (Corporate Protection Services), Ian Thomson (Independent Liquor Group) |
| 4/01/08 | REPEAT EPISODE: Changes to amalgamation rules as well as tips on finding an amalgamation partner, changes in the 5km rule, core vs. non core property, clubs expanding to include a retail premise. | Scott Simpson (Pigott Stinson), Stephen Thompson (Keno), Michael Fisher (Keno) |