Jul 19, 2017

Woolworths is giving shoppers a number of ways to show their support for Foodbank this month, to help those who are struggling for a meal. Scan a virtual can for $2 - If you are heading to Woolworths this weekend, you can scan a Foodbank virtual can at any checkout for $2 to provide 4 children a meal. The...

Jul 19, 2017

The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) has launched its much-anticipated Perth Royal Food Awards. Some of WA’s top producers of bread, wine, beer and dairy, along with relevant stakeholders, media and VIP guests attended the launch at the Wilkinson Gallery to partake in a taste tempting grazing...

Jul 19, 2017

For a region which one generally associates with wine, the Margaret River Region has a plethora of Breweries. Jeremy Sambrooks – beer writer for Menu Magazine - has written a terrific article for Beer & Brewer about our growing craft beer scene – particularly in the Margaret River Region....

Jul 12, 2017

The Canning Agricultural Horticultural and Recreational Society Inc will bring a little bit of retro to the 2017 Make Smoking History Canning Show, in conjunction with The Vintage Collective Markets. The market will be a place of retro and vintage loving vendors, showcasing their wares. It is a wonderful...

Jul 12, 2017

  14 - 16 July 2017. Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre will once again host the Good Food and Wine Show in July, with heaps of free samples of food, wine and coffee from over 300 producers, Celebrity chefs such as Manu Feildel, Matt Moran, Gary Mehigan, Jack Stein and Adam Liaw will inspire...

Jul 6, 2017

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) has commissioned a new report, which shows that independent brewers generated $740 million in economic output in 2015/16, of which $300 million was value added. The landmark economic national report highlights how independent brewing in Australia has become a stand...

Jul 6, 2017

The Brewers Association in the US is launching a new seal which certifies independent craft brewers, in an attempt to educate beer lovers about which brews are independently produced. The seal features an upside down beer bottle, which the association says “captures the spirit with which craft brewers...

Jul 4, 2017

Feral Brewery have again taken out the title of WA’s Best Brewery at the 2017 Perth Royal Beer Awards. The Swan Valley locals took home five  acknowledgements including their second consecutive Sail and Anchor Trophy for Best WA Brewery and the Hopco Trophy for Best Commercial Brewery. The eleventh...

Jun 28, 2017

Judging for the 2017 Perth Royal Beer Awards has now wrapped up after an intense two days at the Claremont Showground, with Gold, Silver and Bronze medalists to be announced on Friday 30 June, at the Perth Royal Beer Awards Dinner. The awards, presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, have...

Jun 28, 2017

Dr Rajesh Nellore, in association with the University of Newcastle, has invented and created a reference plant that could solve Australia and the world’s energy crisis.  The environmentally friendly Infratech™ CLES (Chemical Looping Energy on Demand System) provides sustainable energy on demand...

Jun 22, 2017

Anthony Albanese, Federal Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, has urged his Government colleagues to update policy, excise and planning rules to help boost the craft brewing chamber. In moving Private Members’ Business for the craft brewing industry, Albanese...

Jun 19, 2017

Beer connoisseur will once again celebrate the launch of the Perth Royal Beer Awards by sampling some of the State’s finest beers, brews and ales at the iconic Queen’s Tavern on June 23. Hosted by the Queen’s Tavern’s Brewer’s Loft and the Royal Agricultural Society, the launch...

Jun 19, 2017

Western Australian produce was the real winner at the 2017 Celebrity Signature Dish competition, which put the spotlight on quality ingredients from across the state that outshone even the celebrities preparing them in a fierce competition. A frantic 60-minute cook off between four local celebs, that...

Jun 7, 2017

Esplanade Park - 23 June to 16 July The popular Winter Festival is returning to Fremantle in June 2017. The focal point will again be the outdoor ice skating rink at the Esplanade, with other activities also happening in the surrounding area. The Winter Garden is set to bring Western Australia an...

May 31, 2017

If you’re in town this coming long weekend, join us down at Elizabeth Quay during the WA Day festival on Sunday June 4 to cheer on our four WA celebrities as they battle it out to be crowned this year’s winner of WA’s Celebrity Signature Dish. The main cook-off will take place from 1:30pm –...