New laws have passed that aim to modernise liquor licensing in Western Australia, cutting red tape and boosting the state’s liquor, tourism and hospitality sector. Under the reforms, alcohol can be served […]
Western Australia updates liquor laws
Sparkling wine sales double during festive season
New data from Endeavour Group has revealed a major surge in pre-Christmas alcohol purchasing, with Australians buying four bottles of sparkling wine every second in the week leading up to Christmas. This […]
Controversial new low-alcohol trend divides Guinness fans
A bar in Dublin has gone viral for promoting “Guinness 60/40”, a beer that is 60% Guinness 0.0 and 40% Guinness, and fans are deeply divided. Palmerstown House Pub in Dublin described […]
Better Beer launches ultra-low carb Halfy
Better Beer is kicking off summer with the launch of Halfy, an ultra-low carb lager brewed with the same hop profile as the original brew. Better Beer is co-owned by Nick Cogger, […]
Love Boat bartender joins Aussie cruise celebration
Princess Cruises marked an historic milestone in Sydney Harbour this week—50 years of cruising across Australia and the South Pacific. The cruise line hosted an event aboard Discovery Princess following her inaugural […]
The 100-year-old cocktail you need to try
Born in the Roaring Twenties, the Champs-Élysées cocktail has embodied elegance, flair and joie de vivre since 1925. To mark its 100th anniversary, the famed Paris avenue’s landmark establishments united by the […]
Harrison Ford stars in Glenmorangie Christmas video
Glenmorangie has embraced the holiday spirit with a special message from Harrison Ford – in his beloved kilt, of course – with a festive twist. The Christmas message, featuring the actor in a […]
Noot launches world-first non-alc spirit range
The original team behind Rekorderlig Cider has created a mood-enhancing, zero-proof spirit called Noot. Brothers Christian and Kieron Barton, together with their original Rekorderlig team, have introduced a new category of spirits […]
New sustainable alcohol packaging facility launches
Oceania’s first co-manufacturing facility dedicated to sustainable, single serve-formats for alcoholic beverage packaging will launch in early 2026. C4C (Carry for Country) Packaging is collaborating with Tetra Pak® on the project—marking a […]
Australian Vintage to distribute Invivo wines
Australian Vintage Limited has announced it has executed a distribution agreement with Invivo & Co Limited for its portfolio of Graham Norton, Invivo X SJP and Invivo branded wines. Australian Vintage will […]
