August 16, 2026 — 11:18am
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A plan by one of Sydney’s best-known waterfront venues to loosen its liquor restrictions has been sunk by the state’s licensing regulator after a wave of community opposition over noise, alcohol-related harm and impacts on wildlife.
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has refused an application by The Boathouse at Shelly Beach in Manly for a primary service authorisation – a licensing change that would have allowed patrons to buy alcohol without also being legally required to order a full meal.
The Boatho…
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