The hospitality industry in NSW has continued to grow in employment, according to the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing’s (OLGR) 2012-2013 Biennial Liquor Licence Return report. Conducted every second year, the biennial return collects information about liquor licences across the state, including statistics on trading hours, venue size, patron capacity, liquor accords and employment, among others. According to the report, employment in 2012-13 increased by 23 per cent among ...

Visitors to the Hunter Valley may have been left puzzled last week after signage at the Tempus Two Cellar Door was replaced with a Roche Estate masthead. While this may be the first time many have heard of the new name, Roche Group in fact purchased the property from Australian Vintage back in 2009. Also owner of the Hunter Valley Gardens, Roche Group is hoping to grow its portfolio of ...

First details for this years annual Australian beer festival have been released with dates confirmed for 16-18 October 2015, the annual Australian Beer Festival will return to The Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks, Sydney. In its 11th year, the festival will expect over 130 beers and ciders available, together with crowd favourites such as blind tastings, ‘Meet The Brewer’ sessions and live music. With 30 stalls of local, regional ...

Now in its ninth year, the ‘Hunter Valley Legends Awards’ has announced its finalists for Winemaker of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Viticulturist of the Year and Cellar Door of the Year. Winemaker of the Year finalists: Gwyn Olsen, Briar Ridge Vineyard Liz Jackson, First Creek Wines Matt Burton, Gundog Estate Michael De Iuliis, De Iuliis Wines Rodney Kempe, Lakes Folly Rising Star of the Year finalists: Gwyn ...

On Monday in an interview with Radio National, Mike Daube, Professor of Health Policy at Curtin University made a number of what have been received as controversial claims surrounding the sale and promotion of alcohol to minors. Claims made by Mr. Daube included those such as: “some retailers are responsible when it comes to selling alcohol to kids, but many of them are not and governments need to act on ...

The global finals of this year’s BACARDÍ Legacy Cocktail Competition concluded last night at Sydney’s Town Hall with France’s Frank Dedieu crowned the winner for 2015. Dedieu’s chosen drink ‘Le Latin’ was a twist on the classic daiquiri, highlighting Bacardi Superior and with added white wine and brine olive to the traditional recipe. The BACARDÍ Legacy Cocktail Competition has quickly established itself as one of the most important cocktail competitions ...

Paradise Beverages (Fiji) Ltd., owned by Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), has revealed its new FJD 18 million brewhouse at its Suva Brewery. The brewhouse was officially opened by Fijan Prime Minister Rear Admiral Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and CCA Group Managing Director Alison Watkins, and is part of owner CCA’s three-year, FJD 44 million capital investment program. Prime Minister Hon. Voreqe Bainimarama said: “Any investment of this scale is naturally very welcome. ...

Yellowglen sparkling wine has partnered with New York based jewellery designer and fashion icon, Samantha Wills. As a result of the partnership, Samantha Wills will now act as the Creative Director, as well as the face of the Yellowglen brand. While together, Wills and Yellowglen will collaborate on a range of projects including creative campaigns and product launches. In her debut as Creative Director, Wills has released a limited edition ...