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Club News on Sky Channel 
ClubNEWS Episodes - 2011

ClubNEWS is a 30-minute program broadcast on Tuesdays fortnightly on Sky Channel at 9am. It is hosted by the ClubsNSW Senior Media Officer Carissa Simons and is a timely and efficient method of keeping up-to-date with Club Industry news.

Questions about ClubNEWS should be directed by e-mail to csimons@clubsnsw.com.au or by phoning (02) 9268 3069.

If you missed an episode, you can always watch it online. To watch an episode simply click on the Guests for each episode. This is only available to members of ClubsNSW and you will require your members extranet login details to view the episode.

Please Note: that episodes broadcast prior to 29/08/08 are not available to be viewed online. If you can't see any picture when you click on the episode, most likely your club has placed a block on staff viewing You Tube.


Please speak with your IT person to remove this block which will then allow you to view ClubNEWS.

To view the issues discussed in previous years' episodes of ClubNEWS, click on  2010, 2009,  2008,   2007,   2006 and 2005.


 

Issues Discussed - 2011

Guests - 2011 

13/12/11

Father Chris Riley speaks out against Mandatory Pre-Commitment (MPC), former AFL player David Schwarz also publicly says MPC doesn't work for problem gamblers.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Richard Tait (ClubsNSW), John Tancevski (Community First Credit Union)

29/11/11

Getting club disciplinary procedures right, how club gaming has fared in 2011, the importance of wine to club menus.

Terry Aulich (Club Code of Practise), Greg Hurley (CDOL), Kylie Pettitt (Accolade Wines.

1/11/11 The rally against MPC at Campbelltown RSL, Tony Abbott’s pledge to rescind MPC, why MPC can’t be done by 2014.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Cameron Louis (IGT)
4/10/11 What does the AFL think about MPC, and what does Anthony ball think about being called a 'hillbilly'; board elections and how to replace departing directors.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Ray Travers (Piggott Stinson)
20/09/11 The launch of 'Won't Work, Will Hurt', Norway and its MPC disaster, why training is so important for your staff. Peter Newell OAM (ClubsNSW), Colleen Gauder (Barringtons)

06/09/11

 

The 2011 Club Census and why it’s so important, the Salvation Army refuse to support MPC.

Cameron Roan (KPMG), Josh Landis (ClubsNSW)
23/08/11 Video of anti MPC rally at Mingara including what Labor MPs said, Annual conference update, latest information on MTGMs. Anne Fitzgerald (ClubsNSW), Adrian Halpenny (Shufflemaster Australia)
09/08/11 Anti MPC rallies now underway across the state, stock market chaos explained. Wayne Krelle (ClubsNSW), Paul Cahill (ClubPlus)
26/07/11 Social media revolution and how clubs can make the most of it, changes and improvements to the Code of Practice. Toby Kennett (Social Media Now), Terry Aulich (Code Authority)
12/07/11 NRL Joins the fight against Mandatory Pre-Commitment, campaign rallies coming to an electorate near you, the secret polling that shows pokie licences will cost Labor seats at the next Federal election and how to make your club more environmentally friendly. Josh Landis (ClubsNSW), Matt Greene (Clubs' Sustainable Futures)
28/06/11 The 4 Corners television program looks at the Wilkie Deal, The Damage of MPC In Norway and KENO's 20th Birthday.    Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW CEO), Inis Shepherd (KENO).

14/06/11

Trial of multi-venue self exclusion on Central Coast, if a loyalty system right for your club.

Grant Easterby (Dee Why RSL), Paul Sanders (Elanora Country Club), Garry Brown (Colorcraft Printing)
31/05/11 Trial of multi-venue self exclusion on Central Coast, if a loyalty system right for your club. Rowan Cameron (ClubSAFE), Dean James (Lawler Partners)
17/ 05/11

ClubsNSW breaks down the Andrew Wilkie report, What’s coming up on the Club Industry calendar, Tony Toohey from EBet talks about the technical impossibility of MPC by 2014.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Anne Fitzgerald (ClubsNSW), Tony Toohey (EBet)
03/05/11

New Gaming and Racing Minister George Souris joins ClubNEWS to discuss how he intends to conduct his portfolio as well as the key promises made by the Coalition when in opposition relating to clubs. Geoff Knowles from Independent Gaming gives his thoughts on the impracticability of installing mandatory pre-commitment on poker machines across Australia.

George Souris (NSW Government), Geoff Knowles (Independent Gaming)
19/04/11 The Its Un-Australian campaign has been launched. During the past week, claims of an industry smear campaign have been made against clubs. Josh Landis discusses the campaign, the claims and counter claims and what clubs need to be doing, Club Data Online join ClubNEWS to provide a detailed breakdown of club gaming revenue over the past 12 months. Josh Landis (ClubsNSW), Greg Hurley (Club Data Online)
05/04/11

ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball updates clubs on the impact of the historic NSW election and what it means for the industry; Oz Harvest Founder Ronnie Khan explains how her charity works and how the system doesn’t cost clubs anything; Veronica Robertson talks about how KENO is performing in clubs along with current and upcoming promotions.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW CEO), Ronnie Khan (Oz Harvest), Veronica Robertson (KENO)
22/03/11 Peter Newell previews his address to the National Press Club launching the campaign against mandatory pre-commitment; Club PLUS provide an update on the world financial markets. Peter Newell (ClubsNSW), Charlie Sala (ClubPLUS)
08/03/11

Is the Federal Government changing its position on mandatory pre-commitment (MPC). IGT shares its thoughts on MPC.

Anthony Ball (ClubsNSW), Nigel Turner (IGT)
22/02/2011

Reports the Salvation Army plan to campaign against clubs and their opposition to mandatory pre-commitment technology, the push for a voluntary pre-commitment system, an administrator’s view on why the big clubs are getting strong and the small clubs are getting weaker.

Wayne Krelle (ClubsNSW), Greg Russell (Russell Corporate Advisory)

8/02/2011

Update on fight against mandatory pre-commitment technology, how club staff can receive 100% free vocational training; how vocational training helped Seagulls get their turnover rate to 0%.

Josh Landis (ClubsNSW), Colleen Gauder (Barringtons), Andrew Henthorn (Seagulls)