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WET reforms pass through Parliament
18/08/2017
The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia has welcomed this week’s passage through Parliament of Federal Government reforms to the Wine Equalisation Tax.
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The week's top stories for women in drinks
18/08/2017
Narelle Craig appointed CEO of Liquid Ideas, two Aussie women crowned Icons of Whisky and WID heads to the ABA inaugural dinner.
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People in drinks: what the industry had to say this week
18/08/2017
TWE profit jump, praise for ABA, Lion's hopes for new mid-strength beer and more.
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The week's top 10 drinks stories
18/08/2017
TWE and Coles Liquor announced profit success, Stuart Gregor announced he was stepping down as head of Liquid Ideas, the ABA held an inaugural Celebration of Industry Dinner and more.
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TWE full-year profits up 55%
17/08/2017
Treasury Wine Estates is celebrating a 55% rise in net profit to $269.1million in 2017.
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Coles Liquor reports second year of sales growth
17/08/2017
The big win for Coles' food and liquor division was more than 20% growth in Liquor Online.
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CUB extends partnership with NRL
17/08/2017
Carlton & United Breweries and the National Rugby League have announced a new partnership that will take their relationship into its 19th year.
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Pinot vineyards battle harmful virus
16/08/2017
Bad news for lovers of pinot noir and pinot gris: a virus has recently arrived in Australia that can cause 80% yield loss in pinot variety grapevines.
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Finalists announced for 2017 Young Liquor Retailer of the Year
16/08/2017
Sharni Fenton from 9/11 Bottleshops and Shanais Marcus-Hogue from Dan Murphy’s are ALSA's two finalists for the 2017 Young Liquor Retailer of the Year.
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The rise of ‘healthy’ energy drinks
16/08/2017
Beverage companies are tapping into the millennial market and making healthier versions of ‘energy’ drinks.
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ABA holds inaugural Celebration of Industry Dinner
16/08/2017
Federal politicians joined winemakers, brewers, distillers, retailers, restaurateurs and caterers, clubs and hospitality representatives in Canberra for the inaugural Celebration of Industry Dinner.
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2017 Top 10 Global Wine Brands revealed
15/08/2017
Australian brands Yellow Tail and Hardys are among the drinks business Top 10 Best Global Brands of 2017.
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Liquid Ideas appoints new CEO
15/08/2017
Liquid Ideas has announced Narelle Craig is replacing founder Stuart Gregor as its leader.
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Andrew Calabria new President of Riverina Winemakers Association
14/08/2017
Andrew Calabria has replaced Les Worland as President of the Riverina Winemakers Association.
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Has rosé become "its own alcohol category"?
14/08/2017
It's International Rosé Day and one major retailer is claiming the dizzy rise of rosé to global wine domination means it has become its own alcohol category.
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Don't miss the Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards lunch!
14/08/2017
Booking are now open for the Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards lunch.
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Australia's whisky icons honoured
14/08/2017
The Icons of Whisky Awards has chosen 16 Australian winners who will compete to be named best in the world in March 2018 at the World Whiskies Awards in London.
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Finalists announced for 2017 Viticulturist of the Year
11/08/2017
The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology has announced the finalists for the 2017 ASVO Viticulturist of the year award.
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People in drinks: what the industry had to say this week
11/08/2017
Scott Hadley discusses Asahi's spirits portfolio expansion, CUB's Chris Maxwell talks learning from failure and Huon Hooke gives his outspoken views on recent wine show results.
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The week's top stories for women in drinks
11/08/2017
Diageo lead the news for women in drinks this week, walking - and talking - diversity, while the inaugural drinks/WID Mentoring Program mentors met to discuss their mid-point progress.
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