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70 years of pokies in NSW
by themovieboards - Editor •
Seventy years after NSW legalised poker machines, losses are still rising, climbing this year almost twice the rate of inflation. Wesley Mission says it is time to act on gambling harm, just as governments acted on seat belts, tobacco advertising and lead in petrol. On 19 September 1956, poker machines were legalised in NSW clubs. …
NSW loses record $4.75 billion in six months on poker machines
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NSW residents have lost a record record $4.75 billion on poker machines in the first six months of 2026, more than $311 million above the same period last year, as losses remain above $1 million an hour for the eighth consecutive quarter – two straight years. The latest NSW Office of Liquor & Gaming figures…
Wesley Church Redevelopment wins approval
by themovieboards - Editor •
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has approved a $200 million redevelopment of the Wesley Church site at 118-148 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. The approved permit includes conditions to extend the building setbacks, reduce overshadowing over Cohen Place and increase the separation to the nearby Regency tower. The redevelopment also includes ground and lower level retail space,…