http://www.theshout.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@theshout.com.au (The Editor) http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Market-Scores-20-NLG-Hotels/SOEKAAQOZT.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Market-Scores-20-NLG-Hotels/SOEKAAQOZT.html Yesterday hotel real estate agents CBRE announced the sale of another 20 venues from the portfolio of the recently-bankrupt National Leisure & Gaming. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:22:40 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Goldman-Sachs-Makes-Pub-Power-Play/RJWDHOIQHF.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Goldman-Sachs-Makes-Pub-Power-Play/RJWDHOIQHF.html The listing of another 20 venues formerly run by the bankrupt National Leisure & Gaming (NLG) could mark the next strategic move by a set of New York investors looking to profit from Australia's hospitality industry. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:39:35 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Fosters-sell-off-a-warning-for-retailers-Coopers/JIUTXFPFVU.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Fosters-sell-off-a-warning-for-retailers-Coopers/JIUTXFPFVU.html Australian liquor retailers must support quality and diversity in their product ranges or risk losing another brewer to overseas interests, warns Coopers executive chairman Glenn Cooper. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:38 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Dan-Woolley-resigns-from-Riversdale-Group/EYBTAVFBAO.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Dan-Woolley-resigns-from-Riversdale-Group/EYBTAVFBAO.html Dan Woolley has resigned from his position as group beverage manager at the Riversdale Group, owners of several hotels including Kinselas, The Toxteth and The Bellevue, in order to pursue a range of new career opportunities. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:53:09 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Problem-gamblers-to-ban-themselves-from-multiple-clubs/UQDNUDKGYV.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/Problem-gamblers-to-ban-themselves-from-multiple-clubs/UQDNUDKGYV.html A free online service introduced by ClubsNSW will allow problem gamblers the opportunity to impose a legally-binding ban on themselves visiting multiple clubs in the state. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:39 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/McWilliams-expands-Mount-Pleasant-range/KUUPZPRODX.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/08/article/McWilliams-expands-Mount-Pleasant-range/KUUPZPRODX.html McWilliam's Wines has expanded its Mount Pleasant range to include a Chardonnay and a Pinot Noir. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:08:23 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Publican-warns-against-discounting-spiral/THYNBKQFKL.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Publican-warns-against-discounting-spiral/THYNBKQFKL.html One of Queensland's best-known hotels has warned pub owners not to sell themselves short in order to attract business. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:45:48 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Pub-wins-case-against-tardy-worker/ANKRYSQPIC.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Pub-wins-case-against-tardy-worker/ANKRYSQPIC.html A pub duty manager has failed to convince a tribunal that he was unfairly sacked after repeatedly failing to show up at work on time, if he showed up at all. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:30:56 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Bottle-shop-taking-on-the-banks/FUWTOTPYQU.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Bottle-shop-taking-on-the-banks/FUWTOTPYQU.html A former bottle shop owner has joined Australia's biggest series of class actions against unfair bank fees. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:29:41 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/William-Grant-launches-miracle-tequila/MXVMENVFET.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/William-Grant-launches-miracle-tequila/MXVMENVFET.html Continuing the expansion of its Australian spirits portfolio, William Grant & Sons has announced the launch of the award-winning Milagro Tequila. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:16:24 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/New-rum-bartenders-can-bank-on/IIMPKJMSJI.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/New-rum-bartenders-can-bank-on/IIMPKJMSJI.html A premium award-winning white rum, inspired by the First Fleet's Joseph Banks and made from a blend of five quality rums, will be launched in Australia tonight. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:58:07 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Sydney-Royal-Wine-Show-kicks-off/MOXIUWZLOT.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/06/article/Sydney-Royal-Wine-Show-kicks-off/MOXIUWZLOT.html Judging for the prestigious 2012 Macquarie Group Sydney Royal Wine Show starts today at Sydney's Olympic Park. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:43:40 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Liquor-a-drag-for-Coles-but-help-is-coming/GMYTENEQTF.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Liquor-a-drag-for-Coles-but-help-is-coming/GMYTENEQTF.html Coles has appointed former Rudd Government staffer Andrew Charlton as finance chief of its liquor business in a bid to address the division's flagging fortunes. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:59:40 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/First-Choices-web-offering-under-fire/BQOQMVVYEV.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/First-Choices-web-offering-under-fire/BQOQMVVYEV.html Coles is working hard to improve its online liquor retail offering, parent company Wesfarmers said, as analysts criticised its failure to compete with the multichannel format provided by Woolworths. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:50:11 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/New-beer-scratches-itch-for-Matilda-Bay/BQIQAVLBMO.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/New-beer-scratches-itch-for-Matilda-Bay/BQIQAVLBMO.html Matilda Bay has announced the release of the first new beer to come out of its Port Melbourne brewery. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:24:11 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Vok-upbeat-about-life-after-Diageo/NRVYIQEYSW.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Vok-upbeat-about-life-after-Diageo/NRVYIQEYSW.html With the addition of new bourbon and rum trademarks to its portfolio, and its wine and cider brands making strides, Vok Beverages is now in a position of unprecedented strength, according to marketing manager Chris Illman. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:15:40 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/New-bourbon-breaks-the-mold-Vok/JZUQRYYPYZ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/New-bourbon-breaks-the-mold-Vok/JZUQRYYPYZ.html Vok Beverages' Bearded Lady bourbon will stand out from the category's other players, the company said, while it has also claimed an Australian first with its new spiced rum RTD. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:31:58 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Olympian-to-lead-Drinkwise/KVTRLKQPCY.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Olympian-to-lead-Drinkwise/KVTRLKQPCY.html Drinkwise, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia has appointed former 'oarsome foursome' gold medal-winning Olympian, Mike McKay, as its new CEO. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:12:14 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Shiraz-shaping-up-as-Central-Ranges-star/ALTPNYJFNK.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Shiraz-shaping-up-as-Central-Ranges-star/ALTPNYJFNK.html Cool and wet conditions in New South Wales' Central Ranges have put the region on track for an excellent vintage, though drier conditions are needed to ensure fruit ripens to the optimal level. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:18:54 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Fundraiser-boosts-Collins-recovery/GSYSCKLXZJ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/03/article/Fundraiser-boosts-Collins-recovery/GSYSCKLXZJ.html Friends of Mikee Collins, who was severely injured after falling from a balcony in December, will consider another fundraising event for the Sydney bar owner after raising $60,000 for his rehabilitation earlier this week. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:17:53 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/General-Manager/BUFKEQGYBT.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/General-Manager/BUFKEQGYBT.html Aus Hotels. Experience essential in similar job roles. $80,000-$100,000 neg depending on experience. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:27:07 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Lion-slashes-213-million-off-liquor-business/TCZGTBTEYO.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Lion-slashes-213-million-off-liquor-business/TCZGTBTEYO.html Lion has blamed the general decline of Australia's beer market for a write-down of $213.2 million in its Australian beer, wine and spirits division. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:59:00 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Vintage-2012-Wet-start-for-Hunter-Granite-Belt-confident/KHZXPEKYSL.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Vintage-2012-Wet-start-for-Hunter-Granite-Belt-confident/KHZXPEKYSL.html The onset of rain yesterday has left Hunter Valley grape growers cautious, while Queensland's Sirromet Wines is happy with conditions in the Granite Belt region. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:15:54 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Dan-Murphys-Cellarmasters-results-outstanding-Woolies/LHBYGKJCMK.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Dan-Murphys-Cellarmasters-results-outstanding-Woolies/LHBYGKJCMK.html Woolworths opened 14 Dan Murphy's stores during the first half of the 2011-12 financial year, and its liquor business experienced another quarter of strong growth across all brands, the company said. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:03:43 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Negative-Inflation-with-Aviation/XQIDJBZTWY.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Negative-Inflation-with-Aviation/XQIDJBZTWY.html Aviation gin, the brand that started it all for Vanguard Luxury Brands. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:55:16 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Brewer-branching-out----into-mining/ARPITORQRM.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Brewer-branching-out----into-mining/ARPITORQRM.html An ASX-listed brewing company yesterday called a trading halt on its shares pending an announcement about its planned acquisition of three resources projects. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:54:15 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Sydney-bar-blown-away-by-group-buying-response/NLLZRUZQDL.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Sydney-bar-blown-away-by-group-buying-response/NLLZRUZQDL.html Sydney restaurant and cocktail lounge Le Cartel will be bustling over the next few months, with 1500 people signing up to a cocktail degustation deal offered on a group buying website. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:17:40 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Liquor-industry-warned-of-challenging-conditions/OCLCBSGNUJ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Liquor-industry-warned-of-challenging-conditions/OCLCBSGNUJ.html One of the world's largest accounting firms has warned of a potential rise in businesses becoming insolvent this year, stressing that the the hotel and liquor industry will not be immune to tough economic conditions. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:23:13 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Flurry-of-pub-sales-predicted/TMITMPGCZU.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Flurry-of-pub-sales-predicted/TMITMPGCZU.html Two Sydney pubs have gone on the market, and industry insiders are predicting more will follow now that pub owners have a degree of certainty on poker machine reforms. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:27:23 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Publican-ordered-to-pay-worker-sacked-over-smoking-breach/OONVLTEOSC.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Publican-ordered-to-pay-worker-sacked-over-smoking-breach/OONVLTEOSC.html An employee of a pub group who was sacked for smoking inside while on the job should still receive her long service leave entitlements, a court has ruled. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:34:13 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Stellar-year-for-Canadian-Club-Beam/CNNOAEJLQS.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Stellar-year-for-Canadian-Club-Beam/CNNOAEJLQS.html Canadian Club was the fastest growing liquor trademark in Australia last year, helping drive a solid overall performance for Beam Global in this market, the company said. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:18:58 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Grants-to-launch-new-cask-editions/EHETJWOKAZ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Grants-to-launch-new-cask-editions/EHETJWOKAZ.html William Grant & Sons is set to release innovative new cask editions of its Grant's blended Scotch whisky to the Australian market. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:50:35 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Perth-nightclub-a-boost-for-Northbridge/AAOQORUJZJ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Perth-nightclub-a-boost-for-Northbridge/AAOQORUJZJ.html Punters can expect a different level of quality and sophistication from a new nightclub that has launched in Perth's Northbridge clubbing district, its owners say. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:53:48 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Blinged-up-Bombay-Sapphire-bottle-sold/ARDSXYODJA.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Blinged-up-Bombay-Sapphire-bottle-sold/ARDSXYODJA.html Bacardi Lion has announced the sale of a special edition Swarovski crystal-studded Bombay Sapphire gin bottle - one of only four worldwide. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:35:01 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Under-fire-Aldi-defends-modest-offering/MMRZTDICZW.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Under-fire-Aldi-defends-modest-offering/MMRZTDICZW.html Liquor sold in Aldi stores is less likely to cause community harm than that of other retailers, the supermarket chain argued, amid a crackdown by the NSW liquor regulator on 14 of its liquor licence applications. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:31:16 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Coles-Woolies-spared-worst-of-crackdown/WFNINCYSDJ.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Coles-Woolies-spared-worst-of-crackdown/WFNINCYSDJ.html Coles and Woolworths have emerged relatively unscathed from the NSW crackdown on liquor licence applications by the three major chains. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:50:56 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/VIDEO-Jacobs-Creek-trialling-new-varietals/ZFERUOMNOU.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/VIDEO-Jacobs-Creek-trialling-new-varietals/ZFERUOMNOU.html With predictions of an excellent 2012 vintage which commenced last week, Jacob's Creek chief winemaker Bernard Hickin has revealed he and his Orlando team have started experimenting with eight new European grape varietals from Portugal, Italy and Spain. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:54:21 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Eau-de-Vie-founders-new-Sydney-bar/QZGPVDJCUG.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Eau-de-Vie-founders-new-Sydney-bar/QZGPVDJCUG.html The doors to The Roosevelt officially open today, adding a new chapter to a legendary Potts Point venue and bringing an innovative bar and restaurant concept to Sydney. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:07:47 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Pubs-facing-chronic-labour-shortages/AFNIYNCCZF.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/Pubs-facing-chronic-labour-shortages/AFNIYNCCZF.html The Australian Hotels Association has criticised the Government's new Labour Agreement template for the hospitality industry as missing the mark. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:01:49 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/XXXX-jumps-on-ginger-bandwagon/QNSFBMOBUC.html http://www.theshout.com.au/2012/01/27/article/XXXX-jumps-on-ginger-bandwagon/QNSFBMOBUC.html Queensland's XXXX has made its entry into the ginger beer market with the limited release of XXXX Summer Cloudy Ginger Beer. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:00:04 +1100