Pokie entitlements under fire
January 1, 2000
by Sarah Swain – CLUBS NSW bosses have told a northern beaches council they are not allowed to restrict poker machines because of problem gambling fears.
Council backs plan to reduce pokies after grieving mum’s plea
January 1, 2000
by Jenny Noyes – THE Northern Beaches Council has backed a plan to reduce poker machine use at local venues, minus a controversial clause that would have allowed it to ban pokies at venues on council land.
Council told to lead the way
January 1, 2000
A SYDNEY councillor wants NSW politicians to lead by example and be drug tested on the job. Liberal Pat Daley will move a motion at Northern Beaches Council’s next meeting to introduce drug tests for all councillors and staff.
Small businesses are prime targets
March 1, 1990
by Pat Daley – A FORM of crime that can have a dramatic effect on a business is the offence of break and enter. This type of crime can have very serious consequences for any business and can result in loss of revenue, vandalism and arson.
Crims kill Christmas cheer
December 1, 1989
by Jane Worthington – SANTA Claus may be coming to town, but so are petty criminals, according to an expert.
Community crime will rise: expert
October 5, 1989
By Martin Kelly SOME people think nailing a Neighbourhood Watch plaque to the letterbox makes them immune to crime.
Strongarm tactics a blemish on the business
December 1, 1988
UNSCRUPULOUS firms are preying on Sydney’s security conscious public to make fast money.
Premier to open ASIAL ’88
July 1, 1988
NSW Premier Nick Greiner will be opening the ASIAL ’88 show at Darling Harbour in September this year.
Mystery robbery hero branded senseless
June 24, 1988
A SECURITY expert has labelled attempts by a mystery man to tackle an armed bandit escaping from a service station he had just robbed as ridiculous and senseless.
Crime target ‘switch’
June 1, 1988
SMALL businesses were becoming targets for criminals as banks increased their security, one of Australia’s leading security experts have warned.
Homes the new target for bandits
June 1, 1988
by Helen Withers – THE ordinary family home is about to become the new target for armed bandits. Former policeman and Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Pat Daley predicts robbers will turn away from banks and small businesses due to increased security.
Be on guard against thieves
January 22, 1988
by Brooke Bayvel – CRIMINALS would be out to spoil the enjoyment of Sydneysiders celebrating Australia Day, security expert Pat Daley warned today.