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Economist debunks anti-alcohol 'nonsense'

The Australian Government has been relying on wildly inaccurate research to justify its alcohol policy decisions, according to a leading economist, who...

Bob Hawke to open new Balmain bar

The Riversdale Group is set to open the doors in late September to its new cocktail bar, The Workers, which is located in Sydney’s former blue collar...

Rekorderlig schools cider market

Enjoying exceptional growth in Australia, leading cider brand Rekorderlig has announced ‘Swedish School’ as the next stage in a string of marketing...

NPD to drive growth: Nielsen

Delegates at the 19th annual Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA) conference have been told that focusing on new product development (NPD) will...

Charge more for beer: Foster's

Australian consumers are prepared to pay more for beer than they currently do, according to Foster's CEO Ari Mervis. At the Australian Liquor Stores Association...

Fears over tough new star ratings

There is concern in Tasmania's tourism industry about tough new standards for accommodation ratings. Some hotels, motels and B&Bs are struggling to...

Who's up, who's down, who's in, who's out ...

Scott Pickett and Ryan Flaherty of The Estelle restaurant in Northcote. Photo: Eddie Jim   Seventry-five restaurants have picked up one or more hats...

Melbourne's hottest new restaurants

This two-storey terrace along tram route 86 might be Melbourne's most trend-checking restaurant. Bar seats overlooking the kitchen? Check. Coal-grill kissed...

Breakfasts From the Mini Bar

Author and analyst of social trends in Australia, Hugh Mackay, observed how Australians greet each other differently these days. "In the past," Mackay...

Innovative Tasmanian hotels tap new markets

The accommodation industry across Australia will watch with interest as two Tasmanian hotels roll out new room options for day travellers. The Mercure...