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////article/GKIQKALJMY http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Diageo-Confirms-Cuervo-Deal/GKIQKALJMY.html Jose Cuervo will be marketed and distributed by Diageo Australia from April 1 after the global drinks giant finally confirmed the popular tequila brand would be part of its portfolio. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:35:16 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/GLQCFQIZRK http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Probe-into-Keg-Delivery-Death/GLQCFQIZRK.html WorkSafe is investigating the death of a 54-year-old man who was taking delivery of beer kegs at the Royal Mail Hotel in Birregurra. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:11:39 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/PZHKRQPLQL http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Pooles-Rock-Appoints-McGuigan/PZHKRQPLQL.html Prominent Australian wine industry figure, Lisa McGuigan, has left McGuigan Wines, where she was the key player behind the rise of the Tempus Two brand, to take up a position at Poole's Rock. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:46:56 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/EEOSDHPWTH http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Hospitality-and-Design-Expo-Announces-Unique-Concept/EEOSDHPWTH.html The inaugural Hotel Hospitality Design (HH D) exhibition has announced it will be featuring a unique concept which will see hotel rooms built live in front of visitors. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:13 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/SJECDIAFUO http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Crowds-Turn-Out-For-A-Taste-of-Sydney/SJECDIAFUO.html The four-day food festival Taste of Sydney kicked-off last night (Mar11) with an impressive crowd descending on Centennial Parklands for the food extravaganza. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:10:06 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/VCLHNRQGUQ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Woolworths-calls-time-on-Pioneer-Microbrewery/VCLHNRQGUQ.html Woolworths is set to close the Sail & Anchor brewery in Fremantle, one of the oldest microbrewers in Australia. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:32 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/HKBOXDILUO http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Jobs-Cuts-Constellation-Clarifies/HKBOXDILUO.html Constellation Brands has laid-off 40 staff at its South Australian bottling headquarters as the global wine giant repositions resources closer to its core UK market. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:33:08 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/AIYYLSLNPQ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Diageo-Launches-Smirnoff-Mule-RTD/AIYYLSLNPQ.html Diageo Australia will invest over $2 million into the launch of the new Smirnoff Mule RTD, which will be available to the trade later this month. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:24:46 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/YMXRQRBFHD http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Oxford-Street-Icon-Up-For-Sale/YMXRQRBFHD.html Sydney's Oxford Hotel in Darlinghurst is up for sale under instructions from the receiver and managers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:46 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/YDKJXLAGZZ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/CCA-Appoints-Brand-Ambassador/YDKJXLAGZZ.html CCA has announced the appointment of a new premium spirits brand ambassador to their Melbourne team. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:18:08 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/NYUAHBGPFH http://www.theshout.com.au////article/WCA-hosts-Social-Media-Forum/NYUAHBGPFH.html The Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) will host a social media marketing forum later this month in both Sydney and Melbourne. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:10:35 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/ZGDZFRSICJ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/SELL-SWIPE-and-SETTLE/ZGDZFRSICJ.html Sell Items, Swipe the Customer Loyalty Card, Award/Redeem Points and/or Accept Payment with Sorento Software and the robust "Widefly 35" Hand Held Order/Sales solution. With Widefly 35 available for under $1000.00, a venue can have three or four sales Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:15:26 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/NOJPXHCCFX http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Constellation-to-Shed-Australian-Jobs/NOJPXHCCFX.html Constellation Brands will cut a further 40 jobs in Australia as part of the ongoing restructuring of its local wine business. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:55:41 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/XPTXIXXDML http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Industry-Body-Welcomes-Health-Warnings/XPTXIXXDML.html The success of a simple safe-drinking message added to all spirit products last year should be considered by the Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) review of food labelling, according to the Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA). Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:48:45 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/TRRHMOHMNB http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Discriminate-on-Gender-but-not-Sexuality-Gov/TRRHMOHMNB.html Single sex clubs in Victoria will no longer be able to discriminate against a broad range of groups under upcoming law changes by the Brumby Labor Government. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:42:47 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/LUPBCYAXVB http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Two-Arrested-after-Kings-Cross-Attack/LUPBCYAXVB.html A second man has been charged over a glassing incident at a hotel in inner Sydney last week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:31:48 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/SORGSOLHAV http://www.theshout.com.au////article/AHA-Celebrates-Women-in-Hospitality/SORGSOLHAV.html More than 250 industry members turned out for the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) NSW Women in Tourism and Hospitality 'High Tea with Attitude' last Friday (Mar 4). Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:35:29 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/YHVQTUNHCP http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Wine-Time-at-Sydneys-Cellar-Door/YHVQTUNHCP.html Sydney's wine lovers will get a chance to experience the best of NSW wine regions this Sunday (14 March) when Sydney Cellar Door comes to Hyde Park. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:24:50 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/NYVPWTXPPO http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Teachers-Scotch-Whisky---Now-Available-in-RTD/NYVPWTXPPO.html Beam Global Australia answers the pleas of Scotch connoisseurs nationwide with the launch of Teacher's Highland Cream and Cola RTD... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:33:42 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/TUWPXLZPYS http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Pubs-Face-Total-Glass-Ban/TUWPXLZPYS.html Eight Queensland pubs and clubs have been banned from using regular glass receptacles, jugs, bottles or stubbies as the state's government gets tough on glassings. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:11:45 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/PQSAPOVQFI http://www.theshout.com.au////article/ALE-Auction-Fails-to-Excite/PQSAPOVQFI.html The ALE Property Group stumbled in its efforts to divest from the pub sector with three of its Queensland pubs failing to attract a single bid at auction. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:44:39 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/VPXOWQADXT http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Hot-Melbourne-Bar-Opens/VPXOWQADXT.html A highly anticipated Melbourne bar - The Galley Room - has officially opened its doors, with an exclusive launch party last night (Mar 4). Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:53:47 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/XRJHCOVIFE http://www.theshout.com.au////article/ING-Pub-Fund-in-bid-to-save-Icon-Venues/XRJHCOVIFE.html ING Real Estate Entertainment Fund (IEF), a publicly listed property trust, has revealed plans to prop up its major tenant, Icon Hospitality, through refurbishments and rent assistance. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:56 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/BRAVWXUXIG http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Gin-Drinkers-reveal-Premium-Preference/BRAVWXUXIG.html Recently released data on gin drinkers by Roy Morgan shows that gin is fast growing as a key repertoire category for traditional premium beer and wine consumers. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:46:52 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/YHABBQWNAT http://www.theshout.com.au////article/OKeefe-a-Winner-in-Liquor-Legends-Promotion/YHABBQWNAT.html Wayne O'Keefe has won a $34,000 Jeep Wrangler after his number came up in a Liquor Legends promotional competition. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:41:12 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/EHTBHNAJIQ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Jolliffe-Defiant-on-NLGs-Future/EHTBHNAJIQ.html National Leisure and Gaming (NLG) CEO, Andrew Jolliffe, has hit back at criticism that the group's $7.2 million loss, reported last week, may have discouraged suitors interested in acquiring the pub operator. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:58:33 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/DHXSZQRWAY http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Fosters-Releases-Penfolds-Bin-Collection/DHXSZQRWAY.html Foster's Group released its highly-anticipated Penfolds Bin Collection on Monday (Mar 1), a year after a wine strategy revision that saw a number of brands culled or sold. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:23:47 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/FWGGNEFUNI http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Paris-Too-Hot-for-Brazil/FWGGNEFUNI.html Advertisers have agreed to pull a controversial Brazilian beer commercial featuring Paris Hilton after consumer complaints and a watchdog agency's investigation. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:17:37 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/BZOBRKCJQW http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Police-Hunt-Bottle-Shop-Bandit/BZOBRKCJQW.html Sydney police have requested the assistance of the liquor trade and public in apprehending those responsible for a spate of robberies in the inner west. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:12:41 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/AWOETQQTXU http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Wine-List-of-the-Year-Entries-Now-Open/AWOETQQTXU.html The race to see who has Australia's top wine list has begun, with entries to the 2010 Australia's Wine List of the Year entries kicking off on Monday (Mar 1). Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:51:39 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/GVINWIPJLM http://www.theshout.com.au////article/The-POD-by-Pure-Blonde/GVINWIPJLM.html Pure Blonde is set to continue its alliance with music festivals, with its VIP space 'The POD' to be featured at Future Music Sydney this Saturday (Mar 6). Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:07:42 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/XMXTDTYOCZ http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Woolies-Boss-Warns-of-Home-Brand-Revolution/XMXTDTYOCZ.html Woolworths CEO and managing director, Michael Luscombe, has warned liquor retailers that wine sales in Australia will increasingly be dominated by the supermarket's private-label offerings. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:59:48 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/OSYUWVVTAC http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Beam-Launches-New-RTDs/OSYUWVVTAC.html Beam Global has today (March 1) announced the launch of three brand-new RTDs - Teacher's Highland Cream & Cola, Lazy and Appletini. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:41:10 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/XQECLZWYRS http://www.theshout.com.au////article/NSW-Wine-must-face-Sobering-Truths/XQECLZWYRS.html In this week's instalment of citizen journalism, Port Macquarie-based winemaker John Cassegrain reflects on the sales growth enjoyed by NSW wine industry and the urgent need for the state to differentiate both itself and its wine regions. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:53:10 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/FKZAFIJYEG http://www.theshout.com.au////article/NLG-Considers-Options-as-Talks-Continue/FKZAFIJYEG.html Listed pub operator National Leisure and Gaming (NLG) has reported a loss of over $7 million for the six months to December 27, 2009, but predicts total revenues of $187 million for the 2010 financial year - up $6 million on FY 2009. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:46:41 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/CXQKIHPCYU http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Compass-Appoints-Director/CXQKIHPCYU.html Compass Hotel Group has appointed Chris Blackwell to its board of directors while also announcing a small profit for the six months to December 27, 2009. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:34:50 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/KQQFSGYTQG http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Sky-Racing-Channel-To-Go-Live/KQQFSGYTQG.html The first of Sky Racing's new channels, Sky Racing2, will go live on March 30 - the first stage in Sky's racing vision revolution. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:28:57 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/VWAHRVPYOP http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Licensees-Forced-to-Offer-Free-Water/VWAHRVPYOP.html Every licensed venue in Victoria will be forced to provide free water to customers as part of their Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) mandate, with fines of up to $3500 for bar owners who don't comply. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:20:06 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/IYHRYNLRST http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Gov-Watering-Down-RSA-Training-Opinion/IYHRYNLRST.html In this week's instalment of citizen journalism, head of the Melbourne Nightclub Owners' Association, Peter Iwaniuk, argues that free water is not the answer to curbing antisocial behaviour and calls for an overhaul of the RSA training course. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:12:50 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/AOJNIVAPIA http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Know-Your-Low-Carb-Beer-Drinker/AOJNIVAPIA.html In the first quarter of 2006 just two percent of Australian beer drinkers had consumed a low-carb beer but new analysis from Roy Morgan Research shows a very different result in 2010. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:03:50 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/FNJINOVZHT http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Lender-Support-Bolsters-Redcape-Profits/FNJINOVZHT.html The listed Redcape Property Fund has reported a total net profit of $34.6 million for the six months to December 31 and announced a deal with lenders that will see its debt facility extended. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:58:35 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/HCBXCMFDVD http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Brown-Brothers-release-Patricia-Range/HCBXCMFDVD.html Brown Brothers will release their iconic Patricia range on Monday, March 1, with the 2005 Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon (RRP $55.90) shaping up as one of the standouts of the 2010 release. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:52:01 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/RKTSERQVHA http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Shochu-takes-on-Sake-in-Surry-Hills/RKTSERQVHA.html Japanese spirit, shochu is shaping up to be the next 'it' drink, as its increased global popularity sees it rival favourite Japanese tipple, sake. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:46:07 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/DXILCYVSOV http://www.theshout.com.au////article/Want-to-trial-SMS-Advertising-for-FREE/DXILCYVSOV.html We're so confident that you'll love this service that we're offering a FREE 250 SMS trial for all new businesses. That's a savings of up to $55! Exclusive to Shout readers only! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:34:19 +1100 http://www.theshout.com.au////article/SMVPLPAYDA http://www.theshout.com.au////article/BDS-Marketing-introduces-Black-Barrel--Kentucky-Straight-Bourbon-Whiskey--Cola/SMVPLPAYDA.html Black Barrel, the new Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Cola from BDS Marketing is set to hit retailers fridges and shelves this month. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:01:00 +1100