A new report has busted the assumption that Gen Z abstain from alcohol, with research showing the participation gap between Gen Z of legal drinking age and the wider population has disappeared. […]
New research shows Gen Z is drinking more
Burleigh Brewing celebrates 20 years
The Gold Coast’s largest independent brewer, Burleigh Brewing, is celebrating two decades in business. Known for its Bighead range, tropical pale ale Twisted Palm and Australian-first international collaboration with the world-famous Budvar […]
Hard Rated hits $1.5 billion sales milestone
Australia’s most popular pre-mixed alcoholic drink, Hard Rated, has surpassed $1.5 billion in retail sales and is celebrating the milestone with the launch of new flavour, Orange Passionfruit Zero Sugar 4.5%. The Orange […]
Trial confirms GLP-1 pills reduce heavy drinking
Pill versions of GLP-1 weight-loss injectables have been found to reduce heavy drinking in adults according to a new study. Wegovy in pill format went on sale in the US in January […]
Australian pinot grigio exports soar
Australian wine export volumes have fallen below 600 million litres for the first time since 2004, but one varietal is bucking the trend: pinot grigio/gris. According to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report, […]
Odd Culture Group takes over The Imperial Erskineville
Odd Culture Group is assuming operations of iconic Sydney LGBTQIA+ venue The Imperial Hotel Erskineville in partnership with its current proprietors Universal Hotels. The venue, affectionately known as “The Impy”, will undergo […]
Australia’s best craft spirits for 2026
Australia’s best whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums have been crowned at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards (AISA). Among this year’s standout winners is Bird, the blended malt whisky created […]
DISCUS celebrates Australian trade tour success
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) has connected American spirits producers this week with local importers, distributors, bartenders, retailers and media during an Australian trade tour. Taking place across […]
Husband and wife pub managers banned over intoxication incidents
The former manager of the Gladstone Hotel in Stockton NSW has been banned from managing licensed premises, two years after his wife’s approval to manage licensed premises was withdrawn. A Liquor & […]
10 Aussie venues shortlisted in World’s Best Wine Lists Awards
The short list for the Global titles at the 2026 World’s Best Wine Lists Awards has been announced, with 10 Australian restaurants and bars among the finalists. The global awards program was created in 2014 by […]
