The Callinan Review into the existing lockout laws and liquor restrictions in NSW has received 1,856 submissions. The formal submission period for the independent review by the Hon Ian Callinan AC QC opened on 5 March 2016 and closed on Monday night (April 4). A total 1,856 submissions have since been received from organisations and … Continued

Fergus Taylor will be the new Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) from 11 April. ABA is the new industry body that formed late last year. Mr. Taylor was until recently Chief Adviser for the NSW Transport Workers Union and has also run his own consultancy FT Communication for several years. He was a … Continued

There’s nothing better than a good coffee in the morning and a well-deserved beverage after a job well done. That’s why our unrivalled selection of premium alcohol and coffee brands is second to none in quality and taste. From famous international brands like Jim Beam, Canadian Club and Coors, to emerging locally crafted brews like … Continued

Think Spirits has taken over the distribution of East Imperial Superior Beverages. The premium mixers range was previously distributed by Neat Spirits in Australia. The new agreement with Think Spirits is effective from April 1. “We are thrilled to be working with Think Spirits in the Australian market,” Kevin Law-Smith, co-founder of East Imperial said. “Many Australian bars … Continued

The Rogue Trade is a new India Pale Ale from the brewers of James Squire. Available at James Squire Brewhouses, this seasonal ale has been made from using big and brassy hops to produce a refreshing IPA with big hop flavour and warm rounded malt. This is accompanied by a cleansing finish and the trademark … Continued

Friday, April 1 marks the day that Bacardi transitions out of its 13 year joint venture with Lion, becoming a standalone subsidiary of Bacardi, the largest, family owned spirits company in the world. The new business is Bacardi-Martini Australia. At the helm is the same team looking after the same brands, and while Bacardi-Martini Australia fully … Continued

Australian Vintage Limited (or AVL as it is sometimes known) is one of Australia’s largest wine producers and the architect of some of the country’s most recognisable brands, including McGuigan, Tempus Two and Nepenthe. But despite brand notoriety and years of award-winning winemaking under the belt, some confusion remains around just who Australian Vintage Ltd … Continued

Australian Bitters Co. original Aromatic Bitters Australian Bitters is now available in three new flavours. The full range includes the original Aromatic Bitters, Orange, Grapefruit and Barrel Spice. Each has been locally made from natural ingredients, including orange and grapefruit peel, herbs and spices. The flavours are extracted from the botanicals by the Australian Bitters Company and … Continued

Applications for the nationwide Hostplus Hospitality Scholarship supported by Melbourne Food and Wine (MFW) are open, offering one of the industry’s rising stars a career-changing opportunity to work across the globe. The winner will be flown to three different countries to work in three internationally acclaimed hospitality businesses, followed by a one year mentorship facilitated … Continued

Lion Managing Director – James Brindley New industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has a lot of work ahead of it to build trust between its different stakeholder members, acknowledges Lion Beer Wine & Spirits Managing Director James Brindley. Lion is one of seven companies to directly join ABA, the new body that supersedes the … Continued