- The most important match of the year begins on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
- Penrith Panthers aim for fourth consecutive title
If you’re an NRL fan and would like to celebrate the aftermath of the biggest game of the year until Sunday night, New South Wales is the place to be after the state relaxed laws governing licensed venues for the big end.
Premier Chris Minns revealed the one-night change on social media on Saturday, writing: “We want New South Wales to be able to safely make the most of the excitement of the NRL Grand Final this long weekend.” .
“Therefore, under our special extended trading event, all eligible licensed venues showing a live broadcast of the match tomorrow can operate until midnight instead of 10pm.”
Then he finished with: ‘Go Panthers!’
However, the extra hours only apply when you buy drinks on the premises, as takeaway alcohol and slot machines are not included.
The change comes within the framework of the Alcoholic Beverages Law, which takes into account events that are of “regional, state or national importance.”
According to the New South Wales government, the move is designed to “support the state’s venues and encourage vibrant nightlife for residents and visitors.”
The extra hours come as Australians in New South Wales, South Australia and the ACT have a public holiday on Monday for Labor Day, while Queensland observes the King’s Birthday holiday.
The NRL grand final between the Storm and Panthers will finish around 9.30pm, and NSW drinkers will be able to celebrate late into the night thanks to a rule change by the state government (pictured, Jahrome Hughes from Melbourne and Nathan from Penrith). clear)
Lovers of a beer, wine or cocktail will be able to enjoy a drink until midnight in authorized venues that will broadcast the big match live (archive image)
Here’s what’s open as residents make the most of a day off from work…
Woolworths
New South Wales and ACT: Most stores are open.
Queensland: Most shops are open (except Ipswich, Mt Isa Plaza, Toowong and Cloncurry).
SA: Most stores are closed.
Coles
New South Wales and ACT: Standard business hours.
Queensland: Most stores: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pacific Fair, Australia Fair, Cairns Central, Newfarm, Port Douglas, Surfers Paradise, Miami, Palm Beach: 7am to 9pm
South Australia: Most stores are closed.
Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Berri, Port Augusta, Mount Barker, Whyalla, Murray Bridge Green, Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor will open from 8am to 8pm.
Rundle Place Adelaide will open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
aldi
Hours are store by store and customers should check the Aldi website.
liquor store
Stores in states celebrating the holiday will operate with reduced business hours.
Most Liquorland stores in South Australia will be closed on Monday.
Dan Murphy’s
Most Dan Murphy’s will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BWS
Most BWS stores open at 9 a.m. and close between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.