Lobo Plantation launched its much anticipated second bar Kittyhawk in the Sydney CBD last week, inspired by the Liberation of Paris in 1944. More that just a theme, Kittyhawk will have you living and breathing the celebration of Liberation Day with its incredible attention to detail. From the décor, to the cocktails, to the glassware itself, … Continued

StayinFront has announced that Brown Brothers has chosen the StayinFront retail execution solution to support its field sales team. StayinFront is the global leader of mobile cloud-based field force automation and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Brown Brothers is one of Australia’s leading family owned wine companies. Founded in 1889, Brown Brothers has been making … Continued

National hospitality industry leader and founder of the RD Jones Group, Richard Jones, has died from a heart attack. Mr. Jones was on a cycling holiday in France with his wife Denise Jones when he passed away on Sunday. He was aged 65. Mr. Jones and his wife were responsible for establishing the RD Jones Group – one … Continued

Liquid Mix, Paramount Liquor and Liquid Specialty Beverages wholesalers have joined to form Australia’s largest independent on-premise drinks specialist. 100Proof will act as a one-stop drinks solution for the channel, delivering extensive product ranging, marketing support, staff training and other tools to over 5,000 restaurants, bars and hotels nationwide. “We have built on our long experience of … Continued

The move is part of the company’s strategy to refocus on the prestige market.

The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) is a regulatory body for responsible alcohol marketing in Australia. It has support from Australian Governments and the vast majority of the alcohol, media and advertising industries. The code dictates what you cannot say, show or infer in alcohol advertising or packaging. If your alcohol advertising and packaging doesn’t … Continued

Dozens of prestige wine collections have been reported as missing from a specialist wine storage unit in the Hunter Valley. The total missing is thought to value at $5 million and include brands such as Penfolds Grange, varieties of Henschke, Torbreck and Chris Ringland/Three Rivers. Police and detectives are looking to speak to anyone who … Continued

QT Melbourne will open its doors this September, but that won’t be before recruiting talent to greet guests upon entry. The 11th and 12th of July will host a two day recruitment process where QT Melbourne will employ buskers, street artists and surprises in a bid to find staff who embody everything QT – fashion, … Continued

From this weekend, there will be no shots served after midnight in Queensland venues and no alcoholic beverages served after 2am.

The NSW Government is seeking public feedback on small bar liquor licences, including licence requirements, factors affecting the uptake of this new type of liquor licence and the impacts of the legislation. Formal written submissions will be accepted by Liquor & Gaming NSW until 15 July 2016, with short surveys also available for licensees and … Continued