NSW Minister for Hospitality, George Souris, released the updated list on Friday 

The local hotel was one of six venues who successfully removed themselves from the list by achieving reductions in alcohol-related violence.

Back in June late trading hours were blamed for the increase in assaults and anti-social behavior at the Mill Tavern.

At the time Cootamundra Local Area Command licensing supervisor Michael Wood said local drinkers would converge on the hotel because it was the only venue open at two or three in the morning.

He said he and the then owners had devised strategies to combat the anti-social behavior including bringing forward the Friday night closing hours and playing live music instead of having  DJ. 

Friday’s news was welcomed by both the new licensee Ashley Cooper - who took over the venue in August - and the officer-in-charge of Young Police Station Inspector Ashley Holmes..

A spokesperson for Mr Cooper said they were very pleased.

“But we’re complying with the regulations,” she said, adding, “we know the rules.”

“The new owners have no intention of running a nightclub.”

She said that when they took over in August it was a new start with new ground rules

“It’s a matter of trying to run a family hotel with great facilities for families,” she said.

“We want everyone to have a good time, get home safely and we have measures in place to make sure that happens,” the spokesperson said.

Inspector Ashley Holmes said it was pleasing to see the efforts of the management of the Mill and local police have paid off to make the Mill Tavern a safer place.  

“The removal of the Mill from the list does not mean the local police will cease their regular visits,” he said.

“As with all licensed premises in the area we'll be watching for unruly behaviour, underage drinking and intoxication - especially in the lead up to Christmas,” Inspector Holmes added.

Round 10 of the violent venues list, based on Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) data for the 2012/13 financial year, named 21 venues for excessive numbers of violent incidents – five more than the previous list.

Mr Souris noted that nine of the 21 venues named were from regional NSW, with only one from Newcastle. 

Of the six venues removed from the list, five are from the regions.

 “My strong advice to all licensed venues is to regularly review your alcohol and security management plans to minimise the chance of violence on your premises and take all possible steps to ensure responsible service and consumption of alcohol to avoid intoxication.

“This is particularly important during the festive season given the large numbers of people celebrating the Christmas, New Year and Australia Day periods,” Mr Souris said.