6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (530+ words) Legislation has been introduced into the Victorian Parliament to combat the recruitment of children to carry out crimes such as shootings, arson and theft. The Victorian hospitality and retail sector is battling a major wave of organised crime bosses using…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (448+ words) Western Australia's Xanadu 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon has won the Prime Minister's Trophy for Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 National Wine Show of Australia. The National Wine Show of Australia is regarded as the ultimate stage for wine excellence. Only wines…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (322+ words) Tequila Don Julio is bringing the world's first Michelin-starred taquer'a, Taquer'a El Califa de Le'n, to Chin Chin for a strictly limited takeover. The collaboration is touching down in Melbourne for two nights (30 June and 1 July) before culminating in Sydney…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (400+ words) Never Never has re-released its'Coffee & Cacao Gin, a collaboration with the World's Best Bar 2025 winner Bar Leone. Recently topping The World's 50 Best Bars list, Bar Leone is located in Hong Kong and was designed to pay tribute to'Italian pop-culture and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (294+ words) Robert Hill-Smith and his family have taken full ownership of Hill-Smith Family Estates, purchasing Sam Hill-Smith's share of the company. Informal discussions between brothers Robert and Sam had been taking place for some time before an agreement was reached between…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (300+ words) The eight Australian finalists for Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year 2026 have been announced. The country's most accomplished bartenders will converge on Melbourne's Maison B'tard venue on Monday, June 29 to vie for supremacy in the world's largest and most…...

2+ week, 8+ min ago  (235+ words) Casella Family Brands (CFB) has announced the appointment of Oatley Fine Wine Merchants as its distribution partner for its premium wine portfolio in Australia. Effective 1 July 2026, the appointment brings together three heritage Australian wine brands " Peter Lehmann Wines, Morris of…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (318+ words) Melbourne bar Caretaker's Cottage has been announced as a top four finalist for the 2026 Spirited Awards. Since being established the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world's most prestigious honours in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (516+ words) Endeavour Group has announced its new merchandise operating model alongside a finalised leadership team. It follows Endeavour Group detailing the results of a detailed strategic review led by Jane Hrdlicka on behalf of the Board at its Investor Day on…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (592+ words) Music-led pizza and cocktail bar Dr. Goodes has officially opened on Sydney's Oxford Street and it's already drawing big crowds. Head of Beverage Brandon Martignago (Dulcie's Kings Cross) said the new bar and boogie lounge is keen to lead the…...