GABS Hottest Aussie Craft Beers of 2016 were counted down yesterday, with Stone & Wood Brewing Co’s ‘Pacific Ale’ taking out the top spot again.

It’s an exciting time to be a distiller in Australia – here are five labels with women at the helm.

The artisanal gin boom has lead to a surge in mixer sales, with luxury tonic water maker Fever-Tree reaping the benefits.

Campari has shaken things up, leaving behind its annual Calendar and releasing a series of short films instead. Campari Red Diaries, a 12-part series released month by month, was unveiled in full in Rome yesterday, including the pivotal piece by internationally renowned Director, Paolo Sorrentino, starring award-winning actor, Clive Owen. The ethos behind the campaign, … Continued

Two Australian brands have retained a place on the 2016 Liv-ex Power 100 – the annual list of the most powerful brands in the fine wine market.

A little-known Australia red wine is the second biggest seller on Amazon China’s list of ‘Most Popular Directly Imported Wines’ in China in 2016.

The Queensland Government has dropped the introduction of a 1am lockout for bars and nightclubs in 3am Safe Night Precincts, after findings from Deakin University’s Institute for Social Science Research report concluded the introduction of lockouts were “not likely to significantly change current trends (except for pre-drinking).” Instead, QLD Government will work to introduce mandatory ID … Continued

The Supreme Court of NSW has sided with the NSW Police Commissioner’s challenge to a rally that was to be hosted by advocacy group Keep Sydney Open on January 21, 2017. Keep Sydney Open believe the decision calls into question the future of political assembly in NSW. In response, the group has announced that the … Continued

China pushes for a new free-trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region following Donald Trump ditching the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The drinks industry is devastated that the US has pulled out of the TPP trade deal, but Pauline Hanson is thrilled.