October 14, 2025

35 min

A smiling man in a suit jacket and checkered shirt. The image includes a 'ClubLIFE PODCAST' logo and an 'Audio' icon.
Podcast
Community Leadership and Insights

Mingara Leisure Group CEO Paul Barnett reveals the very personal thought process behind his decision to retire in the new year. He also reflects on his time taking a modest club and turning it into an iconic Central Coast destination, the lessons he’s learnt from seven amalgamation processes, and what he sees as some of the long-term challenges facing the industry.

ClubAssist Member Support

Have an issue or need advice?

Content you may like

A man wearing headphones speaks into a microphone, with a 'ClubLIFE PODCAST' logo overlay. Another person is partially visible.
Podcast

July 27, 2026 41 min read

Episode 24: Ken Murray

Ken Murray, President of The Randwick Club for almost 40 years, shares fascinating insights from a life spent rubbing shoulders with Labor luminaries including Bob Carr, Bob Hawke and Gough Whitlam. He also discusses the pioneering moves he made to set the Club up financially and his formative years working on Sydney’s waterfront.

More
Podcast

July 23, 2026 0 min read

A Fascinating Life in Clubs and Politics

Ken Murray spent 42 years on the Board of the Randwick Labor Club — 38 of those as President. And it all started with a surprise encounter at cricket training.

More
Policy and Government
A man wearing headphones speaks into a microphone, with a 'ClubLIFE PODCAST' logo overlay. Another person is partially visible.
Podcast

June 17, 2026 40 min read

Episode 23: Tere Sheehan

Cherry Street Sports Club CEO Tere Sheehan talks about his journey from humble beginnings to leading a successful club group. He also discusses the enormous sense of pride at growing Purple Friday from a grassroots concept to a state-wide initiative, and opens up about navigating profound personal hardship.

More
Community

Explore content

Club News

Articles and features from the Club News category
ClubTV

Articles and features from the ClubTV category
Podcast

Articles and features from the Podcast category