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Newcastle's nightlife benefits from another boost, and Darby Street is in

It comes as the state pushes to revitalise the 24-hour economy.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

‘Make Sydney fun again!’: can government policies really resuscitate the city’s nightlife?

With the world’s best-resourced night-time economy office behind it, can Sydney finally be enticed to come out after dark?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025

Food Bites: Newcastle venues unite to boost city's nightlife

The NSW 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has been in town.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024

The battle to wake up Canberra's nightlife

Four ways Canberra can recharge its nightlife

The Canberra Times · Dec 30, 2022

Marijuana Compromise Bill Addressing Social Equity, Taxes Approved In MA House & Senate

Massachusetts House and Senate both passed cannabis compromise legislation on Sunday that would set up a more equitable environment in the legal marijuana industry.

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2022

Cannabis Reg. Update: Arkansas To Put Marijuana Legalization On Ballot, 16 Businesses In Colorado Get $25k to $50k In Grants To Foster Equity & More

Arkansas Cannabis Activists Collect Double Signatures Required To Place Marijuana Legalization On Ballot 

Benzinga · Jul 8, 2022

Jackson Baker and Morgan Cibilic barrel into last 16 at Gold Coast Pro

Merewether's Jackson Baker and Morgan Cibilic produced two of the barrel rides of the day at Snapper Rocks on Tuesday to move into the last 16 at the Gold Coast Pro.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2022