Tag: Beverages
Lion Nathan's Coke bid given support
A wine writer has backed Lion Nathan's bid for Coca Cola.[MORE]
Tavern already cracking down on pub violence
The licensee of the Oxford Tavern in Bathurst says pubs in the region have already implemented measures to stop alcohol-related violence announced by the New South Wales Government.[MORE]
Taskforce releases chronic illness paper
The Federal Government's preventative health taskforce has released its first discussion paper on how Australia can reverse the effects of chronic illnesses caused by obesity, smoking and drinking.[MORE]
No security, no booze at Golden Mile
The Golden Mile Trotting Club's New Year's Eve race in Western Australia could be an alcohol-free event this year because organisers are struggling to hire security guards.[MORE]
New liquor agreement for Burnie to tackle drinking problems
Hotel publicans in Burnie have signed a liquor accord in an effort to curb problems related to binge drinking.[MORE]
Manly hotels set to end late-night trading
Hotels at Manly on Sydney's north shore have agreed to an end to late night trading.[MORE]
Extra police on duty this long weekend
Extra police officers will be out in force this long weekend, to ensure city revellers are behaving and to ensure the new lock-out rules are being enforced.[MORE]
Hotels says drugs not alcohol fuel bad behaviour
The Australian Hotels Association says illegal drugs and not alcohol are to blame for a lot of the anti-social behaviour in Tasmania.[MORE]
Chief Minister celebrates 50th anniversary of Darwin Stubby
The Northern Territory Chief Minister says he is confident the focus on curbing binge drinking will not lead to the demise of the Darwin Stubby.[MORE]
Margaret River celebrates wine festival
The Margaret River wine region has celebrated one of its best vintages at the region's wine festival on the weekend.[MORE]
Govt to 'name and shame pubs' who breach liquor licence
New South Wales auditor-general Peter Achterstraat says police need to work more with pubs and clubs to prevent outbreaks of alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
Newcastle lockdown sees hotelier cut staff and entertainment
A Newcastle hotelier says she has been forced to cut more than half her staff and can no longer afford weekend entertainment because of the new lockdown and closing times.[MORE]
Developer wants to breathe new life into Scarborough beachfront
The owner of Scarborough's Observation City say it wants to breathe new life into the beachfront site with its $120 million redevelopment proposal.[MORE]
Developers release plans for Observation City
The company planning a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Observation City site at Scarborough Beach has lodged detailed plans with the City of Stirling.[MORE]
Police to bar pub, club customers
The South Australian Government is introducing a bill to give police authority to bar people from pubs and clubs if they have a criminal record.[MORE]
Festivale expecting bumper crowd
Organisers of Launceston's annual Festivale are expecting a 20,000 people to flock through the gates today.[MORE]
Group warns grape growers against over-zealous planting
The South Australian Wine Grape Growers Association says growers should think about the long-term consequences of planting too many grape crops.[MORE]
Tourism boost for rum distillery
The Bundaberg rum distillery says its upgraded tourist centre has boosted visitor numbers. [MORE]
Taste volunteers thanked
Good weather and great food have been credited for the success of The Taste of Tasmania which finished late last night.[MORE]
Record crowds expected for Taste
Hobart's annual waterfront food festival is expected to attract record numbers of people today.[MORE]
All quiet on the festive waterfront
Tasmania Police is happy with public behaviour at the start of the festive season.[MORE]
Little fuss over public drinking changes at Salamanca
A strong police presence will be maintained at Hobart's Salamanca Place throughout the evening, as thousands of revellers celebrate the last Friday before Chistmas.[MORE]
Margaret River growers secure major wine contract
A small group of grape growers in Margaret River has been contracted to supply winemaker Evans and Tate.[MORE]
Buyers sought for Coal River Valley vineyard
Administrators are seeking expressions of interest for the Nocton Park vineyard in Tasmania's Coal River Valley.[MORE]
Hunter Valley music concerts affecting wine sales
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism has admitted the large-scale music concerts being held in the valley are having a negative effect on wine sales. [MORE]
