Long famed for its food, this Sydney suburb is about to get a nightlife boost
Eastwood, a suburb in Sydney, is set to become a new nightlife destination as the City of Ryde establishes a special entertainment precinct. This initiative allows venues to operate longer hours and reduces liquor license fees, aiming to boost the local economy. The changes are part of broader reforms by the NSW government to revitalize the night-time economy after years of restrictions.
- ▪The City of Ryde will create a designated special entertainment precinct in Eastwood.
- ▪Venues can trade for up to two hours longer on nights with live music and one hour longer on other nights.
- ▪The policy includes an 80 percent reduction in liquor license fees to stimulate the local economy.
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