The World Whiskies Awards has revealed the winners in its Rest of World 2026 round, with Australia scooping 21 Gold medals and five 2026 Icons of Whisky wins. The competition celebrates whisky […]
Australia smashes it at World Whiskies Awards 2026
Australia’s top 10 craft beers for 2025
Mountain Culture’s Status Quo has become the first beer to win the GABS Hottest 100 four years in a row. Every year, thousands of craft beer enthusiasts around the country choose their […]
Drinks brands reveal Super Bowl 2026 teaser ads
Super Bowl is approaching and its another winner for broadcaster NBCUniversal, with all the ad spots for the 2026 game booked up in September 2025. NBCUniversal is rumoured to have charged around $7 […]
Last drinks for remaining Sydney lockout laws
Twelve years after Sydney’s controversial lockout laws were announced, the NSW Government is removing the final major conditions, including the 3:30am ‘last drinks’ rule. Their removal aims to boost the nighttime economy […]
The top 6 fine wines for 2026
Australia’s fine wine authority Langtons has revealed its annual Top 6 List of wines, featuring its top oenophiles’ favourite drops for 2026. The wines stood out from the pack for a variety […]
Australian Open serves up economic boost to Melbourne hotels & bars
Tennis fans from around the world have descended on Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Open in a massive win for hotels, pubs, bars and restaurants in Victoria. World number six Alex de […]
Strike action threatens Australia Day beer supplies
Transport Workers Union (TWU) members in Western Australia and Victoria will stop work for 24 hours this week, risking supply shortages of beer during the Australia day long weekend. Drivers for Qube […]
How the stars toasted the Golden Globes
Moët & Chandon returned as the exclusive champagne partner of the Golden Globes for the 35th year on Sunday and the industry’s brightest stars toasted the year’s cinematic and television triumphs with […]
Drinks brands serve up new experiences at Australian Open
Hospitality venues across the Melbourne Park precinct opened this week for the Australian Open 2026, with more than 1.2 million thirsty attendees expected throughout the tournament. Day one attendance smashed records with […]
Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine
Elton John has launched a sparkling wine alternative just in time for Dry January, called Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs. Crafted using an innovative fermentation process that develops flavour without generating […]
