On Tuesday evening, The North Shore’s botanical themed restaurant and bar, The Botanist celebrated turning two. An event was held especially for the venue’s local friends, media and celebrities, including Rochelle Fox, Jude & Lynette Bolton, Will Stewart, Steve Flood & Lynzey Murphy from MKR, Taryn Williams, Caroline Groth and Tara Rushton. Guest enjoyed a cozy evening out of the rain and wind, sa...

Showcasing an incredible line-up of Australian performers, The Bundaberg Distilling Company has announced its highly anticipated Spirit of Bundaberg Festival will return on 9 May 2015. Headlining the bi-annual festival will be Australian rock legends and ten-time Aria winners, You Am I. Featuring guitarist and vocalist Tim Rogers along with band mates Russell Hopkinson on drums, Andy Kent on Bass, and Dav...

Today, Coca-Cola South Pacific revealed its new advert for the launch of COCA-COLA LIFE, depicting the reactions of the remote community of Norfolk Island as they become the first in Australia to taste the new drink. Shot in documentary style to convey the surprise of the Norfolk locals, the TVC will today be broadcasted across TV, digital, cinema and mobile channels. The newest addition to the Coca-Cola ...

On 25 March 2015, a Sydney CBD licensee was convicted in court, fined $2,000, ordered to pay $1,500 in legal costs and incurred a first strike under the Three Strikes disciplinary scheme for breaching the 1.30am lockout laws. The licensee of Hotel Chambers, Chady Khouzame, pleaded guilty in Downing Centre Local Court for failing to comply with a condition of his hotel licence, by letting two patrons into ...

Both Coles and Woolworths have announced new appointments to senior management this week. Coles Liquor announced that Thinus Keeve has re-joined Coles’ supermarkets as State General Manager, NSW, leaving his role as General Manager of Coles Liquor. As a result, GM for WA supermarkets, Cathi Scarce has been appointed as GM of Coles Liquor. Coles Liquor Director, Greg Davis, said on the appointment: "Cathi ...

The Wine Company (TWC) has entered into a new trading partnership with McHenry Hohnen, seeing TWC responsible for the distribution of the Margaret River wine brand across the east coast of Australia. McHenry Hohnen was established in 2004 by winemaker, David Hohnen and his brother-in-law and viticulturist, Murray McHenry. All grapes at McHenry Hohnen are sourced from family owned vineyards in the south of...

Metcash has announced some changes to its executive staffing today, including the resignation of CEO of Supermarkets, Fergus Collins. As a result, Group CEO, Ian Morrice, will take on the day-to-day running of the Supermarkets business, while the company looks for a replacement for the role. Chief Financial Officer, Brad Soller, will also be supporting Mr. Morrice in the temporary role. Mr. Morrice said c...

Retiree Deputy CEO of Foster’s Group, Nuno D’Aquino, has passed away. D’Aquino retired from Foster’s in 2001 and finally lost his battle with a long-term illness over the weekend. D’Aquino began his career with the brewery as a laboratory technician in 1959 and remained with Foster’s for 42 years, during which he was also Managing Director of the group. CUB veteran David Clancey said, remembering D’Aquino...

Campari Australia has announced today, March 24, that its Managing Director-Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands, Mr. Shane O’Hart, has resigned from the company due to health reasons and will leave the business on 1 April, 2015. Mr. O’Hart joined Campari Australia as State Manager-Western Australia in January 2010 as one of the founding Campari Australia employees. He was appointed Sales Director i...

For the third consecutive year, Chief Winemaker at Matua, Nikolai St George, has been crowned Winemaker of the Year. Nikolai was named Winemaker of the year at the New Zealand Royal Easter Show Wine Awards on Saturday March 14, following the same recognition at the NZ International Wine Show in 2014 and the NZ Royal Easter Show in 2013. At this year’s Royal Easter Show, Nikolai also received Champion Wine...