A GAY venue in Melbourne has won the right to ban women to ensure its patrons are not subjected to attempts by predatory females to turn them straight.
VCAT has granted Sircuit Bar in Smith St an exemption to anti-discrimination laws,to ban women because they make the men uncomfortable.
"The applicant primarily relies on the exemption to exclude women from the venue, other than on Sundays after 3pm," VCAT reasoned.
"This is to ensure that gay men are not subject to attempts to change their sexuality, which reduce their comfort in the venue, which includes being fully accepted for who they are."
Sircuit nightclub includes pool tables, a maze, movie lounges, private rooms and a wash area over two licensed floors.
VCAT said, the venue is regularly used by gay men's social and community groups.
and it was important gay men had a venue where they were not subject to disparaging comments.
"For gay men who wish to display affection, those actions can readily lead to misunderstanding and disparaging comments which are not applied to heterosexual people," VCAT said.
"The applicants wish to provide a venue where it is safe and acceptable to openly express homosexuality."
Human Rights Commissioner Dr Helen Szoke said she supported the exemption and the Equal Opportunity Commission did not wish to intervene in the decision, and VCAT said it did not contravene the Charter of Human Rights.
"One of the objectives of the EOA is to promote recognition and acceptance of everyone's right to equality of opportunity," Dr Szoke said.
Other gay venues have had less success in banning patrons.
Last year the Peel Hotel in Collingwood lost its right to ask people their sexuality before they were allowed to enter.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Deceased Man Peter Davis found at Perth Motel
West Australian Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a body in the car park of the Great Eastern Motor Lodge on Monday night.
The body is believed to be that of Peter Davis. Mr Davis was the managing director of Topseal Concrete Services in Forrestfield
Police have charged a 47-year-old Murdoch man, an employee of Topseal Concrete Services, with grievous bodily harm overnight in relation to the death. He will appear before the Perth Magistrate's Court this morning and it is likely that the charges will be upgraded to homicide.
Late Monday night there was an altercation in the rear car park of the Rivervale motel that involved two vehicles, one a Toyota Hilux ute (driven by the suspect) the other a Triton (drven by the son of the deceased), crash into each other.
Witnesses then saw the Hilux speeding away from the motel along Great Eastern Highway.
After the incident, the driver of the Triton involved in the crash called police and led them to a Mitsubishi Pajero also parked at the motel. When officers arrived at the scene they found a body in the rear of the four-wheel-drive.
A resident at the motel, Jared Liddicoat, told WA Today he heard a loud bang that got him out of his unit and onto the balcony, where he saw one car chasing another.
"There are skid marks down there and this Hilux had lined up this Triton up from a good 50 metres and just (sideswiped) him and reversed up and sped off," he said.
It is believe that the son of the victim Peter Davis, had been looking for his father, who had been missing since earlier on Monday. During that search he came across the occupant of the Hilux and followed him, ulimately being led to the body of his father.
The body is believed to be that of Peter Davis. Mr Davis was the managing director of Topseal Concrete Services in Forrestfield
Police have charged a 47-year-old Murdoch man, an employee of Topseal Concrete Services, with grievous bodily harm overnight in relation to the death. He will appear before the Perth Magistrate's Court this morning and it is likely that the charges will be upgraded to homicide.
Late Monday night there was an altercation in the rear car park of the Rivervale motel that involved two vehicles, one a Toyota Hilux ute (driven by the suspect) the other a Triton (drven by the son of the deceased), crash into each other.
Witnesses then saw the Hilux speeding away from the motel along Great Eastern Highway.
After the incident, the driver of the Triton involved in the crash called police and led them to a Mitsubishi Pajero also parked at the motel. When officers arrived at the scene they found a body in the rear of the four-wheel-drive.
A resident at the motel, Jared Liddicoat, told WA Today he heard a loud bang that got him out of his unit and onto the balcony, where he saw one car chasing another.
"There are skid marks down there and this Hilux had lined up this Triton up from a good 50 metres and just (sideswiped) him and reversed up and sped off," he said.
It is believe that the son of the victim Peter Davis, had been looking for his father, who had been missing since earlier on Monday. During that search he came across the occupant of the Hilux and followed him, ulimately being led to the body of his father.
Toga Hospitality is looking to Expand to Perth and Brisbane
Toga Hospitality is looking to add to its 'Vibe' brand hotel portfolio by acquiring venues in Perth and Brisbane.
The Australian expansion cones after an extended break from developing its Australian brand while the group focused on its European apartment hotel openings.
Toga currently operates seven of the Vibe chain four star hotels, aimed at a young urban clientele, across the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Darwin and Sydney.
Speaking at the launch of the fourth Vibe mix CD yesterday at Vibe Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, Argaman said “Having opened Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront two years ago, Toga Hospitality has an exciting growth strategy in place and continues to explore opportunities for the expansion of the Vibe Hotel brand in key target locations including Brisbane and Perth”.
The Australian expansion cones after an extended break from developing its Australian brand while the group focused on its European apartment hotel openings.
Toga currently operates seven of the Vibe chain four star hotels, aimed at a young urban clientele, across the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Darwin and Sydney.
Speaking at the launch of the fourth Vibe mix CD yesterday at Vibe Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, Argaman said “Having opened Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront two years ago, Toga Hospitality has an exciting growth strategy in place and continues to explore opportunities for the expansion of the Vibe Hotel brand in key target locations including Brisbane and Perth”.
Commisioner Karl .... Way out of Touch
WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has called on the liquor industry to better regulate alcohol prices and remove the cost disparity between take-away liquor and alcohol sold at pubs and clubs.
The call comes amid concern about the "pre-loading'' boozing phenomenon, whereby people drink excessive amounts of cheaper alcohol at home before partying in popular late-night entertainment precincts.
In addressing the Australian Hotels Association's WA Hospitality Expo at the Burswood Entertainment Complex today, Mr O'Callaghan said the practice of "pre-loading'' had become a significant community issue and action needed to be taken to tackle price variations.
"The problem that the industry is reporting with pre-loading, that is people arriving in entertainment precincts already affected by alcohol, is largely driven by the price differential between liquor stores and pubs,'' Mr O'Callaghan said.
more at
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/top-cop-takes-shot-at-nightclub-booze-prices/comments-e6frg15c-1226067388517
The call comes amid concern about the "pre-loading'' boozing phenomenon, whereby people drink excessive amounts of cheaper alcohol at home before partying in popular late-night entertainment precincts.
In addressing the Australian Hotels Association's WA Hospitality Expo at the Burswood Entertainment Complex today, Mr O'Callaghan said the practice of "pre-loading'' had become a significant community issue and action needed to be taken to tackle price variations.
"The problem that the industry is reporting with pre-loading, that is people arriving in entertainment precincts already affected by alcohol, is largely driven by the price differential between liquor stores and pubs,'' Mr O'Callaghan said.
more at
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/top-cop-takes-shot-at-nightclub-booze-prices/comments-e6frg15c-1226067388517
A New Ale Bar for Northbridge.
Long time industry player Entertainment Enterprises Pty Ltd plans to open a new bar on its property at 161 James St Northbridge.
Hotel sources say that that the new venue, on the site of the previous Varga Lounge, will trade as an ale bar with a significant number of beers on tap.
Renovations of the premises are believed to include a significant re-clading of the premises ulitilising the existing rear courtyard, kitchen and toilets but with significant changes to the bar facilities. The site will be licensed for about 500 people.
The company has previously traded bars The Varga Lounge and Brooklyn on the same site. Choosing to allow the site to remain closed for the last several years to allow the site to 'rest'.
Hotel sources say that that the new venue, on the site of the previous Varga Lounge, will trade as an ale bar with a significant number of beers on tap.
Renovations of the premises are believed to include a significant re-clading of the premises ulitilising the existing rear courtyard, kitchen and toilets but with significant changes to the bar facilities. The site will be licensed for about 500 people.
The company has previously traded bars The Varga Lounge and Brooklyn on the same site. Choosing to allow the site to remain closed for the last several years to allow the site to 'rest'.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Chimney Restaurant Northbridge - Closed Down
The Chimney Restaurant, 171 James St Northbridge has closed down. With 2002 purchasers of a $39 Scoopon voucher left wondering what is happening. We will update you as soon as we hear what is happening
Monday, May 30, 2011
Andy Marshall's Parents Visit Cottesloe
from The West Australian
The parents of musician Andy Marshall say the culture of violence must stop before anyone else loses their life so senselessly.
"It must stop here in Perth and in Australia as it must in New Zealand at home as well, where innocent lives are being taken," Wendy Marshall said.
Wendy and Alan Marshall came to Perth from New Zealand for the first time late last week to see where their 29-year-old son had been living for almost three years.
But instead of being met by his smiling face at the airport, they came to pack his possessions and visit the place where he died.
Andy Marshall, a drummer with Perth band Rich Widow, wasallegedly pushed through a window at the Ocean Beach Hotel in Cottesloe on May 8, falling 7m to his death.
“We have to, in some way, make what happened here ... count for something,” Mr Marshall said. “People need to feel safe.”
“You don’t know if you’re going to save somebody ... by saying something.
“You might not ever know that but maybe someone’s life will be spared and some other family’s agony will be spared.”
He said people needed to be responsible and held accountable for their actions and not have “easy outs” by blaming alcohol, their upbringing or other factors.
The Marshalls said their gentle, caring son — who had “the gift of joy” — should never have died in such circumstances.
They hoped that by telling their story, they could stop another family from going through the same pain.
“When we brought him home, he came home in a box,” Mr Marshall said. “How’s that supposed to make sense?”
Mrs Marshall said she had half-expected her adventurous son to be injured while bungee jumping or parachuting.
The Marshalls said the horrific news that their son, the second of their three children, had died had blown their world apart.
Their son died 10 months to the day after their nephew, Scott Guy, was shot to death on his New Zealand farm.
Mr and Mrs Marshall said Andy was full of energy and life but also had an “amazingly gentle, quiet nature”.
“We think he had the gift of joy, his smile lit up the room,” Mr Marshall said. “Every child just fills your life 100 per cent, so when one of them goes it just feels like you’ve totally lost everything in a way and yet we’ve still got two beautiful children with partners.”
At their home in Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island, they had no connection to Perth and felt isolated from the community’s disbelief and anger over their son’s death.
“I think it definitely helps to be here and to feel perhaps what’s going on,” Mr Marshall said.
They said their thoughts were with the family of Luke Adams,the 19-year-old footballer left fighting for his life after he was allegedly assaulted in Northbridge on May 1.
The Marshalls laid a wreath on Friday under the window atthe beachside hotel where theirson fell and spent time at theweekend with some of his close Perth mates.
They said facing what had happened to their son was an important step in their grieving but they were unsure whether they would return to Perth for the court case over his death.
Whatever happened, it would not bring their son back.
“That’s what we’re finding, just day-by-day nothing’s going to change, nothing will bring Andy back to us and that’s what you live with,” Mrs Marshall said.
Despite their sorrow, the Marshalls said they wanted people to share their faith and confidence that they would see their son again and that he was in a good place.
“To share suffering without hope, it’s got no point,” Mr Marshall said. “We know we’ll see him again and we know he’s safe.”
Stefan Pahia Schmidt is charged with Mr Marshall’s murder and will next appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrate’s Court on June 15.
The parents of musician Andy Marshall say the culture of violence must stop before anyone else loses their life so senselessly.
"It must stop here in Perth and in Australia as it must in New Zealand at home as well, where innocent lives are being taken," Wendy Marshall said.
Wendy and Alan Marshall came to Perth from New Zealand for the first time late last week to see where their 29-year-old son had been living for almost three years.
But instead of being met by his smiling face at the airport, they came to pack his possessions and visit the place where he died.
Andy Marshall, a drummer with Perth band Rich Widow, wasallegedly pushed through a window at the Ocean Beach Hotel in Cottesloe on May 8, falling 7m to his death.
“We have to, in some way, make what happened here ... count for something,” Mr Marshall said. “People need to feel safe.”
“You don’t know if you’re going to save somebody ... by saying something.
“You might not ever know that but maybe someone’s life will be spared and some other family’s agony will be spared.”
He said people needed to be responsible and held accountable for their actions and not have “easy outs” by blaming alcohol, their upbringing or other factors.
The Marshalls said their gentle, caring son — who had “the gift of joy” — should never have died in such circumstances.
They hoped that by telling their story, they could stop another family from going through the same pain.
“When we brought him home, he came home in a box,” Mr Marshall said. “How’s that supposed to make sense?”
Mrs Marshall said she had half-expected her adventurous son to be injured while bungee jumping or parachuting.
The Marshalls said the horrific news that their son, the second of their three children, had died had blown their world apart.
Their son died 10 months to the day after their nephew, Scott Guy, was shot to death on his New Zealand farm.
Mr and Mrs Marshall said Andy was full of energy and life but also had an “amazingly gentle, quiet nature”.
“We think he had the gift of joy, his smile lit up the room,” Mr Marshall said. “Every child just fills your life 100 per cent, so when one of them goes it just feels like you’ve totally lost everything in a way and yet we’ve still got two beautiful children with partners.”
At their home in Tauranga on New Zealand’s North Island, they had no connection to Perth and felt isolated from the community’s disbelief and anger over their son’s death.
“I think it definitely helps to be here and to feel perhaps what’s going on,” Mr Marshall said.
They said their thoughts were with the family of Luke Adams,the 19-year-old footballer left fighting for his life after he was allegedly assaulted in Northbridge on May 1.
The Marshalls laid a wreath on Friday under the window atthe beachside hotel where theirson fell and spent time at theweekend with some of his close Perth mates.
They said facing what had happened to their son was an important step in their grieving but they were unsure whether they would return to Perth for the court case over his death.
Whatever happened, it would not bring their son back.
“That’s what we’re finding, just day-by-day nothing’s going to change, nothing will bring Andy back to us and that’s what you live with,” Mrs Marshall said.
Despite their sorrow, the Marshalls said they wanted people to share their faith and confidence that they would see their son again and that he was in a good place.
“To share suffering without hope, it’s got no point,” Mr Marshall said. “We know we’ll see him again and we know he’s safe.”
Stefan Pahia Schmidt is charged with Mr Marshall’s murder and will next appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrate’s Court on June 15.
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