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

The Keystone Group has announced its intention to sell one of Sydney’s most popular venues. Cargo Bar & Lounge will become the second venue sold by the group this year, following the sale of The Newtown Hotel in February. The group has said that it has already been approached about the sale. “As a result of our recent strategic … Continued

Future Influencers of the Drinks Industry met with Glenn McGrath on Thursday as part of an intimate networking event in Sydney. In association with Hardys Wines, guests were invited to mingle with the Australian cricket legend for an evening and learn about his partnership with the South Australian, family-owned wine brand. Over 50 members from … Continued

The former licensee of Port Macquarie’s Downunder Nightclub has been given a ten year statewide industry ban for repeatedly allowing intoxication and other offences, Liquor and Gaming NSW reported today. Maxim Gunsberger has been disqualified from holding a liquor licence, being an approved manager of a licensed premises, or being a close associate of a licensee … Continued

McWilliam’s Wines is currently advertising for a Sales Support Analyst and Supply Chain Analyst. Details of the positions and how to apply are below. About McWilliam’s Wines With representation in key wine regions throughout Australia, a rich portfolio of brands and more than six generations of winemaking experience, McWilliam’s Wines is one of Australia’s leading … Continued

Bacardi has released its newest rum Fuego in Australia. Fuego, meaning “fire” in Spanish, is a premium spiced rum and the second spiced rum to join Bacardi’s portfolio alongside OakHeart. What makes this spiced rum unique, is that it can be served neat. Like other Bacardi rums, Fuego is bold yet smooth and its premium quality and … Continued

Wine industry stakeholders have told a Federal Senate Committee that national representative bodies, the Winemakers’ Federation of Australia and Wine Grape Growers of Australia, should be consolidated. The Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee spent 18 months speaking with winemakers, grape growers, representative bodies and other industry stakeholders to produce a report containing 12 recommendations … Continued

Individuals from the drinks industry gathered on Wednesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney for the 2016 International Women’s Day Luncheon. The annual event is hosted and organised by the Women in drinks group – an initiative of the drinks association – and this year focused on empowering women to lead. “Today is testament to the … Continued

In the April/May issue of drinks trade, the following wines were printed with the wholesale price, where marked as RRP. Below are the recommended retail prices that should have appeared. Grant Burge Meshach Shiraz 2009 RRP: $169.99 Distributed by: Accolade Wines Region: Barossa Valley An approachable wine with a cedar, mocha and ripe blackberry jam aroma. Its smooth and concentrated body is at a … Continued