8 JUNE 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods is appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday Honours List for significant service to the tourism and hospitality industry, and to the community of Western Australia. The recognition was mentioned on Channel 7 News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnuy0-slAdU
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6 JUNE 2026 | AHA(WA) CEO Bradley B Woods joined WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti MLA and Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia CSC MLA to welcome the news that pubs, bars and sporting clubs can now apply for extended trading hours throughout the FIFA World Cup being staged in Canada, Mexico and the US.
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2 June 2026 | Two regional venues and two metropolitan venues are in the running for the title of WA’s Best Cocktail after being named finalists in the 2026 AHA & Don Julio WA’s Best Cocktail competition. Following a thirsty search powered by public votes and mystery judge visits, the Australian Hotels Association (WA) is
REGIONAL AND METRO VENUES SHAKE UP RACE FOR WA’S BEST COCKTAIL TITLE Read More »
2 June 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has announced the finalists in the state’s most hotly contested culinary battle, the 2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition, which features two categories: Perth Metropolitan and Country WA. Now in its 19th year, the competition celebrates the creativity and quality of steak
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22 MAY 2026 | The WA Government has expanded the ‘Ask for Angela’ safer venues initiative into regional Western Australia, following its successful rollout across Perth’s Protected Entertainment Precincts earlier this year. AHA(WA) Government Relations and Communications Manager Angela Beechey was interviewed by Channel 7 at the official launch in Bunbury. http://youtube.com/watch?v=_78Ermim5Sc&feature=youtu.be
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21 May 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) has welcomed the WA Government’s expansion of the internationally recognised ‘Ask for Angela’ initiative into regional Western Australia, following the successful rollout across Perth’s Protected Entertainment Precincts earlier this year. The initiative gives patrons a discreet way to seek help if they feel unsafe, while providing
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14 MAY 2026 |Â Despite a cost of living crisis, Perth’s appetite for dining out keeps growing, with Kailis Hospitality Group unveiling plans for a new hospitality precinct in Sorrento and other precincts and developments thriving. Channel 7 News asked AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods what this means for our industry. http://youtube.com/watch?v=-NAMXdvTaAY&feature=youtu.be
PERTH’S APPETITE FOR DINING OUT KEEPS GROWING (CHANNEL 7) Read More »
11 May 2026 | The Australian Hotels Association (WA) today reaffirmed the sector’s long-standing commitment to smoke-free indoor spaces and dining areas, while supporting the continued use of clearly designated, well-separated outdoor smoking areas. AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods said: “Hospitality venues want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. WA hotels and pubs are proudly smoke-free
HOTELS BACK SMOKE-FREE INDOORS AND SENSIBLE, DESIGNATED OUTDOOR SMOKING AREAS Read More »
11 MAY 2026 | Channels 7 & 10 asked AHA(WA) CEO Bradley Woods to respond to a Cancer Council WA survey revealing that 75 per cent of West Aussies want pubs, clubs and bars completely smoke free. The AHA(WA) backs smoke-free indoor spaces and dining areas, but supports the continued use of clearly designated, well-separated
CALL TO BAN SMOKING AT PUBS IN WA (CHANNEL 7 & 10) Read More »
 3 April 2026 |  For the first time in WA, patrons can now enjoy a drink only at pubs and bars across the state without the requirement to also purchase a meal. http://youtube.com/watch?v=-aal_XSTInw&feature=youtu.be
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