Andy Young

Bartenders, venue managers, brand ambassadors and drinks consultants all play a key role in shaping Australia's bar industry and the experiences it delivers to consumers.

Sydney independent distillery Ester Spirits is preparing for its next stage of growth after securing investment from drinks industry veteran James France, with the company set to expand production, strengthen its sales capability and relocate to a significantly larger Inner West facility.

Ester Spirits is preparing for its next stage of growth after securing investment from drinks industry veteran James France.

Wine Australia is set to host a group of leading wine buyers and sommeliers from the UK and Ireland in Australia this November as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening long-term advocacy for Australian wine.

David Bicknell has departed Oakridge following over 24 years of service at the Yarra Valley winery, announcing on social media that he had been “boned”.

Image credit: iStock/Michelle Brittain Earlier this week Victoria Police's Armed Crime Squad charged a man with allegedly tasking young offenders to carry out a range of attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues.

Rockliff said Kirin had also committed to working with the Government on the long-term future of the brewery site.

Australia's independent brewing sector continues to rally around the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), with membership growing despite ongoing financial pressures facing breweries across the country.

Coles Liquor has launched its biggest-ever Flybuys promotion, giving customers the chance to share in more than 5,000 prizes and 50 million Flybuys bonus points worth up to $250,000.

Australia's 2026 winegrape crush has fallen to its lowest level in more than 25 years, with production dropping 19 per cent year-on-year as growers continue to respond to softer global demand and challenging seasonal conditions.