The Liquor Stores Association NSW & ACT and the Australian Liquor Stores Association’s campaign against the proposed increase to licensing fees in the ACT has been a success. The campaign ended this week with ACT Labor committing to significantly lower increases to the state’s liquor licensing fees. The party also agreed to maintain its policy position on … Continued

Australia’s leading online liquor retailer, Mybottleshop.com.au, is set to go public with a listing on the ASX. The online-only store was established in 2013 to meet the increasing need for specialty products not found in traditional bottle shops. The store has already experienced substantial growth in its short three years, reaching almost $5 million dollars … Continued

Women in drinks has received an amazing response to the launch of its Victorian Chapter. Tickets to the inaugural event, to be held next month at Dan Murphy’s Alphington offices, sold out within days of being announced. The focus of the event will be on personal branding. Managing Director of Chorus Executive, Christine Khor, will … Continued

It seemed a win for winemakers when the proposed ‘backpacker tax’ rate was slashed from 32.5 per cent to 19 per cent last month. The rate was set to apply to Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visa holders as of 1 January 2017. However, a statement from the Office of the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP has … Continued

Gage Roads Brewing Co. has raised $8.5 million (before costs) and will now buy back Woolworths Limited’s shares in the company, cancelling Woolworths’ 23.5 per cent stake. Woolworths has been a major shareholder of Gage Roads since 2009, providing production, supply and distribution to the company, as well as access to up to 25 per … Continued

Great news! The fundraising has kicked off all over NSW and the ACT, with bartenders showing their patrons their U.G.L.Y. sides! Throughout October the team at the Tex-Mex diner, El Camino Cantina in The Rocks, is serving up some U.G.L.Y. realness! Head down and taste their delicious U.G.L.Y. Margarita with proceeds from both their 15oz … Continued

Drinks International announced the 50 Best Bars of 2016 yesterday, with Australia ranking well on the list. Representatives from the world’s leading bars flew into the capital to attend the Awards at Christ Church Spitalfields in London. The 50 Best Bars list represents the ultimate guide to the top bars and drinking destinations in the … Continued

Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has responded to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) claims that the downward trend in problem drinking is linked to restrictions in alcohol pricing, availability and trading hours. The AIHW’s report found that “Research shows increasing the price of alcohol, restricting trading hours and reducing outlet density can have … Continued

Like all retailers, drinks stores and manufacturers naturally want to increase sales as much as possible. Traditionally, this means relying on advertising and promotions to draw more customers. But what if there was an easier and more cost effective way to increase foot traffic to your store or to your brand of drinks? With changes … Continued

The new QT Melbourne has been designed by acclaimed architect, Angelo Candalepas; interior designer, Nic Graham; and architectural design specialist, Shelley Indyk. The hotel is located in the luxury fashion precinct known as the ‘Paris end’ in Melbourne and cuts a striking figure against the city skyline. The building itself features a classic geometric inspired … Continued