8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (400+ words) Image supplied by JLL Hotels & Hospitality The Reilly Group has sold the White Cockatoo Hotel in Petersham for $17m in an off-market campaign managed by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group. A separate party, working in collaboration with business buyer, acquired the freehold…...

10+ hour, 9+ min ago  (437+ words) The Vivid Sydney festival, which kicks off this Friday and runs until 13 June, will shine a light on NSW wine, celebrating the quality and diversity of wines and vineyards across the state. New South Wales has a long and significant…...

10+ hour, 22+ min ago  (370+ words) The Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries Association has announced the return of its family- and dog-friendly Shortest Lunch, across the winter solstice weekend of June 20-21, 2026. The weekend will feature 13 wineries from across the valley, with each one open from 11am to 5pm on…...

12+ hour, 56+ min ago  (338+ words) A cornerstone of South Melbourne's hospitality scene for more than 140 years, O'Connell's Hotel reopened last week after a renovation that positions the pub to offer a more refined experience. Previously owned by Morris Hospitality, the pub is now operating under…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (259+ words) Dan Murphy's has revealed the winners of its 2026 Best in Glass Wine Awards, which recognise the Best, Best Value and Best International wines across a range of categories. To be eligible for the awards, which are now in their second…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (338+ words) In February and March, the Diageo Bar Academy and World Class Roadshow brought together more than 490 members of the bar community across Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane to share insights, explore career longevity and strengthen industry connections. Offering access…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (757+ words) The 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBAs) have unveiled this year's standout breweries, cideries and producers from Australia and around the world at its trophy presentation dinner, in Melbourne on Thursday evening. This year's winners were selected by a…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (603+ words) Beer continues to rank as the world's strongest alcohol category, with the Kantar Brand Z 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands report revealing that beer brands occupy four of the top five spots in the alcohol rankings. Moutai retained its position as…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (815+ words) Cost-of-living pressures continue to reshape alcohol purchasing habits across Australia, but the shift is more sophisticated than a simple move to cheaper options. Consumers are becoming more deliberate, actively seeking out wines that deliver a strong balance between price, quality…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (891+ words) With Gen Z and Millennial consumers typically less knowledgeable about wine, the category has become increasingly reliant on older consumers. But today, as the wine decline persists, the IWSR has highlighted the increasing involvement and influence of younger drinkers, whose…...