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  • Calls For Lower Alcohol Taxes on Vic Pubs and Clubs

    The Victorian branch of the Australian Hotels Association has blamed the high price of drinks at pubs and clubs for alcohol fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol and is calling for alcohol taxes on venues to be lowered.

    The AHA Vic Branch says that if alcohol taxes are decreased, venues could lower the price of their alcohol which will minimise people pre-loading. At the moment patrons drink about 80 per cent of the drinks for the night at home and only 20 per cent is consumed on the premise because of the high price. They say this is contributing to drunkenness and anti-social behaviour.

    The group is now lobbying for taxes on pub and bar drinks to be lowered, with the aim of “luring” people back to these venues.

    The AHA says licensed venues were better equipped to deal with the responsible service of alcohol nowadays and are ready for more customers.

    To find out more, click here.

  • RSA WA: Police Target Alcohol Abusers as part of Operation Abide

    Police were out in full force last weekend in the Frankston CBD as part of Operation Abide, targeting intoxicated patrons in particular.

    The entertainment precinct was the main concern of police on Friday night.

    According to a post on BaysideNews.com.au, officers targeted the “radical” selling of alcohol, unruly behaviour, under-age drinking and anti-social behaviour.  “Vulnerable road users” were also part of the police operation.

    Servers of alcohol should be aware of police operations, particularly those targeting the selling of alcohol. To find out more click here.

  • Champagne Region in France earns World Heritage Status

    Only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France can be labelled “champagne” and now the iconic region has been named a World Heritage site.

    According to a post on Hospitality Magazine, The UNESCO World Heritage Committee who decide on World Heritage Sites, have decided to include the Champagne Slopes, Houses and Cellars on its list.

    Click here to find out more.

  • Watch Jamie Oliver make a Classic Daiquiri Cocktail with a Twist

    I found this recipe from Jamie Oliver interesting because its a twist on a very popular, classic cocktail. Raspberry Daiquiri is a nice alternative to the common Strawberry Daiquiri and equally delicious.

     

  • Video Shows Alcohol Fuelled Airplane Passenger

    Watch what happens when an intoxicated and unruly passenger disrupts a flight…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dMfZ-ejRC0

     

  • New Zealand Alcohol Safety Group wants Alcohol Sachet Banned

    An alcohol safety group is concerned about the effects of sachets of alcohol and wants the products banned. The group together with Auckland Councillor Cathy Casey are advocating for the ban of  25 millilitre alcohol sachets.

    There are fears that the tiny sachet could be easily smuggled into events with alcohol restrictions.

    Find out more here.

  • Try These Useful Batched Cocktail Recipes

    Why not try these batched cocktail recipes from Jamie Oliver to save you some time at your next BBQ/Party.

     

     

  • What Cocktail do Your Customers Want?

    Is there a signature cocktail that your bar or venue is known for. Or are you the expert at a certain cocktail that your regulars keep coming back for?

    If so, good for you, but if not you may want to perfect one of the following cocktails, which have been identified on Yelp as the most popular in Australia,

    1. Martini
    2. Margarita
    3. Old Fashioned
    4. Mojito
    5. Espresso Martini

    Click here for more.

  • “Find My Rice” Comes to Australia

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    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au

    The world’s largest hospitality search engine has arrived on our shores.

    Find My Rice is a global platform, hosting over 300,000 companies and two million product listings.

    The search engine should prove useful to everyone in the hospitality industry, from manufacturers to caterers.

    It helps customers find the specific product they want and introduces them to a full list of complimentary products and companies they may be interested in.

    Source: Hospitality Magazine

  • Want a Good Sleep, Skip the Night Cap.

    If you want a good, restful night’s sleep, then skip the night cap.

    As professor of psychology Richard Wiseman explains, having a drink before bed is fairly common and many people who suffer with insomnia rely on a glass of their favorite tipple before bed.

    But drinking alcohol before going to sleep may actually inhibit you from falling into a deep sleep and when you wake up the next morning you may be groggy and tired.

    To find out more about the science behind this theory, click here.