Laurie Hurley, or ‘Laurie the Larrikin’ as he’s more affectionately known, has celebrated 50 years in the liquor industry.

Author Archives: Deborah Jackson
Deb joined Intermedia in 2015 as Editor of National Liquor News and Deputy Editor of The Shout. Since then, she has also worked as the Editor of Beer & Brewer and the New Zealand title, World of Wine. Following two years as Associate Publisher of Convenience & Impulse Retailing and Pet Industry News, Deb has returned to her place in the liquor industry as Managing Editor of National Liquor News.
Industry welcomes reforms to WA’s Banned Drinkers Register
New legislation will see improvements to Western Australia’s Banned Drinkers Register in a bid to reduce alcohol-related harm.
What is the future of retail?
Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Insights at Retail Doctor Group (RDG) speaks about the future of retail.
Canberra’s iconic Plonk Beer & Wine is for sale
Canberra’s most celebrated independent bottle shop, Plonk Beer & Wine, located in the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, has been put up for sale.
ALM receives Benefactor Award from the Children’s Cancer Institute
ALM is a long-time supporter of the Children’s Cancer Institute, having raised more than $400k over the past four years.
Guy Southern wins LSA WA Employee of the Year award
Guy Southern from Copper & Oak Liquor Merchants has won the inaugural Employee of the Year Award at the 28th LSA WA Liquor Industry Awards.
ALIA celebrates Australia’s off-premise
ALIA has shown why it is the night of nights for Australia’s drinks and hospitality industry with a spectacular showing at The Star.
Dunsborough Cellars wins WA Liquor Store of the Year
The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia held its 28th annual Liquor Industry Awards last week at the Hyatt Regency in Perth.
NLN chats with Retail Drinks’ Young Liquor Retailer of the Year
We catch up with Tess Sharp who was named the 2023 Retail Drinks Australia Young Liquor Retailer of the Year.
Chris Baddock steps down as Metcash’s CEO of Liquor
Chris Baddock has made the difficult decision to retire from his role as CEO of Metcash’s Liquor pillar due to ongoing health issues.