Tag: violence

Wild nights in the Valley

Mark Lord- November 5, 2012

Can government intervention and a Drink Safe Precinct curb Fortitude Valley's wild ways? Read More

Valley drink safe precinct welcomed

Mark Lord- October 21, 2012

The trafic tale of Jillian Meagher serves as a timely reminder of the hidden dangers that can come from a night on the town. Read More

Bouncers: ‘a symbol of public trust’

Joshua Campbell- October 18, 2012

For as long as pub and hotel security has existed in Australia, skirmishes between patrons and 'bouncers' have been reported. Read More

Kaliber rolls with the punches

Mark Lord- September 20, 2012

Claudia Bordini, owner of veteran nightclub Kaliber, dishes the dirt on violence and versatility in Fortitude Valley. Read More

Clubs call for tougher laws on security

Hugh Hadgraft- November 4, 2011

Brisbane pub workers are calling for tougher self-regulation of the security industry after it was revealed that Queensland’s private security laws lagged behind other states. Read More