In an Australian first, on and off-premise staff in NSW are now able to download their Responsible Service of Alcohol and Responsible Conduct of Gambling Competency Cards on a smartphone and tablet. The digital versions of the competency cards are available through the new ‘My Licences’ digital wallet in the latest version of the Service NSW … Continued

Handpicked Wines has opened its Cellar Door, located on the corner of Kensington and Outram Streets, Chippendale. The winery showcases its own “hand-picked” selection of Australian and international wines, across all regions and varietals. Handpicked Wines winemaker, Peter Dillon, said, “We are excited to be bringing a diverse range of vineyards and wineries into a … Continued

Lion has confirmed today the sale of its premium Australian wine business Fine Wine Partners to Accolade Wines. All Fine Wine Partners owned wine brands, including St Hallett, Petaluma, Knappstein and Stonier wineries will transfer to Accolade with the exception of New Zealand wine brands such as Wither Hills and Te Hana, which will continue … Continued

The owner of Hungerford Hill Wines in the Hunter Valley, James Kirby, told drinks bulletin “it’s a good time to sell” after announcing to the market that a deal had been struck to sell the winery to CEO of Iris Capital, Sam Arnaout. Hungerford Hill has been under ownership by the Kirby family for just shy … Continued

U.G.L.Y. Bartenders around Australia have been water bombed, taped to walls, dressed up as fairies, zombies and chickens; hosted cocktail nights and crab races; held raffles, auctions and challenge quests, and generally put themselves out there in interesting ways to grab attention and raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Across Australia, nearly 1,500 venues have … Continued

A guide to the services provided by the drinks association’s associate members.     AMA Commercial Collections is an Australian owned and operated enterprise that has served credit managers since 1977. It provides a full range of services and products including debt recovery, trade bureaus, credit consulting, credit insurance and information services. Click here to … Continued

The East Village Sydney re-opened last month after a major interior overhaul. Two of the three spaces, the Public Bar and Athletic Club, are now open to the public, with the third space, the Terrace, due to open early next week. Purchased in April 2016, East Village Sydney marks the second pub to the Goodtime Hospitality … Continued

Paul Heilman Paul Heilman, Director of Top Cellars Group, has been elected as the eleventh President of the Liquor Stores Association of New South Wales. Heilman was nominated by industry peers at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in Sydney this week. Heilman purchased his first liquor store in his hometown of Cowra in 2005 and joined … Continued

Dan Murphy’s has opened its first store in Tasmania, showcasing local producers and offering new jobs to Launceston residents. Known for its growing production of world-class beverages, the new store will stock a collection of 38 Tasmanian spirits, 17 new Tasmanian craft beers and over 170 Tasmanian wines. Team members at Dan Murphy’s store opening … Continued

“‘Brand you’ is the most important brand,” Richard Sauerman – The Brand Guy – told guests at the drinks association’s Network Breakfast this Tuesday. This, he said, “is the real, authentic you.” So what’s holding you back from reaching your full potential? This was Richard’s question to the room as he prepared everyone for a … Continued