New ANZ insights show the FIFA World Cup has driven a spending boost closer to home, with Australians flocking to pubs, clubs and cafes to embrace shared match-day experiences. Early analysis reveals […]
Local spending lift for World Cup
Redcape acquires seven Hunter Valley venues
Redcape Hotel Group has bought a portfolio of pubs and hotels in Newcastle and the Hunter region in a deal worth almost $500 million. The assets purchased from “pokies king” Sam Arnaout’s […]
Tooheys sends Trojan Stag to Brisbane
As the Westpac NSW Blues head north for the State of Origin decider, Tooheys has infiltrated the heart of Queensland territory with a massive ‘Trojan Stag’. Delivered as a monument to the […]
Aussie PM’s whisky-fuelled interview with Bush Barbie
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sat down with comedian Nikki Osbourne (aka Bush Barbie) for an interview this week. And while his confession he’d like to ‘shag, marry and date’ Kylie Minogue […]
Venues celebrate Socceroos fever
The latest TV ratings show almost half of Australia’s population has watched some of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and they’re packing out pubs, clubs and casinos across the nation. Shaun Scanlan […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 fever grips pubs across the nation
More than 11.6 million Australians have tuned into SBS’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ broadcast over the first nine days at venues and homes across Australia. More than 3.4 million people watched the […]
New report reveals shake-up in beer drinking habits
A new report by Endeavour Group has revealed dramatic changes to beer drinking habits across the country, with mid-strength overtaking full-strength as Australia’s beer of choice, Japanese lagers beating Mexican cervezas as […]
Mountain Culture to open bars at Western Sydney International Airport
Katoomba-based craft brewery Mountain Culture will open its first airport venues at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in October. The award-winning brewer will have two sites at Australia’s newest 24-hour global gateway, […]
Coca-Cola announces Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 partnership
Coca-Cola has announced partnerships with Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Rugby Australia, including alignment with the Wallabies and Wallaroos. Men’s Rugby World Cup will arrive in Australia in October 2027 for […]
Australia wins 5 Best In Shows at Decanter Awards
Australia has continued its impressive run at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), collecting five Best in Show medals for 2026. Australian wines securing 85 top-tier medals across the competition – its […]
