Packaged

After looking for a new challenge in their lives, brother-in-laws Mick Donovan and Andrew Charleson put their heads together and decided to embark on a new journey. That journey involved buying (at the time), the new Liquor Barons store in Duncraig. Six years on, the store was named WA Liquor Retailer of Year at our annual Lion Liquor Industry Awards at the Crown Perth on October 15. It’s been a r...

In the latest instalment of our regular podcast series “Packaged” we put the spotlight on Diageo’s Reeftip. Climate change has been a polarising topic of discussion for a good decade around Australia, and it certainly proved to be a deciding factor when we went to the polls in the Federal Election in May. Diageo AUSTRALIA, which is behind several popular products like Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and...

Our latest podcast  “Packaged” features LSAWA CEO Peter Peck chatting to our resident media guru Peter Kapsanis on all things around our 70th birthday celebrations. And listen closely, as Pecky hints at a new member benefit which is going to save $$ for our members across the board. Tune into the latest podcast now!

On the latest instalment of our popular podcast series “PACKAGED” we chat to the new Minister for Racing, Gaming and Liquor, Dr Tony Buti. Born in Collie and raised in Armadale, this rare interview offers insight into how a State Government Minister started out as a sports teacher then turned to practising law (and even dabbled as an AFL player agent) before deciding to run for state politics. For...

In our latest podcast series “Packaged” we catch up with WA field sales director Jamie Ryan from Lion co. Mr Ryan chats to “Packaged” host Peter Kapsanis about the year ahead, how the company is emerging from the pandemic, the latest on the proposed Little Creatures re-development in Fremantle and how the Federal Budget will impact on costs all round. And as the LSA celebrates its 70th anniversary...

What started out as a relaxing drive down south looking for a country property to get away from Perth’s hustle and bustle quickly turned into a love affair with wine and Margaret River. From humble beginnings in 1989, Helen and Tom Galopoulos didn’t know that they would be setting up one of WA’s best loved drops and destination venues. Today Driftwood Wine Estate boasts some of the region’s finest...

In the latest instalment of Australia’s best podcast on all things liquor, we go one-on-one with new Carlton United Breweries CEO Danny Celoni who spells out his mission for the company. Mr Celoni outlines his plan to grow the portfolio, despite rising interest rates and inflation and talks about how the industry can play a significant role in creating and activating more business for its customer...

In the latest instalment of “Packaged” we speak to Murray Reid, Regional Sales Manager from Good Drinks Australia. After starting out as a bartender during his university days, Murray fell in love with the industry and soon enough found himself working as Carlton United Breweries’ first sales representative north of the 26th parallel, which covered a land mass bigger than the state of Queensland....

When will we fly again? Should there be compulsory vaccine passports or ID’s when we want to go to our local pub or cafe? In the latest edition of our podcast series “Packaged” we chat to the the Chief Executive of the Australian Hotels Association of WA, Bradley Woods. Bradley has been at the helm of AHA (WA) for 20 years and we thought we’d get some insight into how his industry is travelling in...

It’s hard to believe two years have almost past since the Container Deposit Scheme was introduced. This is the scheme which gives you cash for your containers like plastic water bottles, cans etc. Today, Western Australia has reached a significant milestone – 1.5 billion 10c containers redeemed through Containers for Change. Laid end to end, that is enough 10c containers to wrap around the earth n...

Tim Cusack, CEO of WARRRL (WA Recycling Return Renew) joined Liquor Stores Association of WA Media and Government Relations Consultant Peter Kapsanis to explain what the CDS means for you and your business in the latest instalment of "Packaged" the official podcast of the LSAWA.