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News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
King's Birthday public holiday trading hours: Coles, Woolies, Kmart and Bunnings
Millions of Australians are gearing up for a long weekend in celebration of King Charles III's 76th birthday. The public holiday is celebrated by most of the country in June, however those in Western Australia and Queensland will have to wait until later in the year to catch an extended break. For those in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory, here's what you need to know about what's open and when on the Monday public holiday. Coles VIC: all stores open NSW/ACT: all stores open TAS: all stores open NT: all stores open with reduced trading hours SA: all supermarkets closed except for the following stores: Port Lincoln Port Pirie Berri Port Augusta Mount Barker Adelaide Rundle Place Whyalla Murray Bridge Green Mount Gambier Victor Harbor. Woolworths VIC: all stores open NSW/ACT: all stores open TAS: all stores open SA: some store are open, customers are encouraged to check their local stores' trading hours on the Woolworths Store Finder for specific trading hours NT: some store are open, customers are encouraged to check their local stores' trading hours on the Woolworths Store Finder for specific trading hours Some Woolworths Metro stores are open, but customers are again encouraged to check their local stores' trading hours on the Woolworths Store Finder for specific trading hours. Liquorland NSW/ACT: all stores are open for trade except for: Charlestown Wyong Toronto Gunnedah Long Jetty Liquor Barn Lismore VIC: all stores are open for trade except for: Horsham Truganina Harpley SA: all stores are open for trade except for: Parkholme Greenacres Marion Berri Gawler Green Firle Kurralta Park Elizabeth Parafield Gardens St Agnes West Lakes Paralowie Port Adelaide Modbury Heights Churchill Athelstone Munno Para St Clair Seaford Mount Barker McLaren Vale TAS: all stores are open for trade NT: all stores are open for trade except for: Pinelands Alice Springs WA: all stores are open for trade except for: Secret Harbour Erskine Altone Park Bunbury North Perth – Charles St Dan Murphy's and BWS Most stores will be 10am-7pm across the states observing the King's Birthday public holiday. However some hours may vary store to store, and customers can check their local store's trading hours online for specific trading hours. IGA As IGA stores are independently-owned, the hours will differ between stores — some stores will be trading as normal while others may have restricted hours. IGA customers can check trading hours with their local IGA or online. Big W Most Big W stores are open, but customers are encouraged to check for their local stores on the Big W Store Finder for specific trading hours. VIC: all stores are open, with operating hours at 10am to varied hours between 5pm to 9pm. SA: all stores are closed with exception: Mount Gambier (9am to 5pm) Port Augusta (9am to 5pm) Murray Bridge (9am to 5pm) NSW/ACT: all stores are open, with operating hours at 9am to varied hours between 5pm to 9pm. TAS: all stores are open, with operating hours at 10am to 6pm. NT: all stores are open, with operating hours at 9am to 5pm. ALDI ALDI stores in NSW, ACT and VIC will operate as per normal, with no change to trading hours. However trading hours may vary in SA, and customers are advised to visit the ALDI store locator for more information on individual store trading hours. Westfield Bunnings
RNZ News
15-05-2025
- RNZ News
Nelson man drives 200m to liquor store for cigarettes; gets 7th drink-drive conviction
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice reporter of Staff at the liquor store where Marcus Phillips went to buy cigarettes refused to serve him because of how intoxicated he was. Photo: 123RF A man's 200-metre drive to a liquor store for cigarettes ended in his seventh conviction for drink driving. Staff at a Liquorland store took the keys from Marcus Phillips when he walked in the door of the Richmond store on an afternoon last December, such was their concern at his state. He was also denied service because of his obvious level of intoxication, and staff called the police. Phillips, who has previously spent time in prison for drink driving in circumstances where a person was injured in a crash, blew a breath alcohol reading of 1296 micrograms per litre of breath, which was just over five times the limit. He later pleaded guilty to a charge of driving with excess breath alcohol on a third or subsequent time. "You were placing every member of the community near you at risk on the day you drove," Judge Jo Rielly said in sentencing Phillips in the Nelson District Court this week. Phillips told the police he had had beer, vodka and cider before driving to Liquorland to "get cigarettes". Judge Rielly said his decision to drive only 200m that day was "extremely concerning". "I don't know how you could have ever thought it would be okay to drive, when people at the liquor store had been so concerned about your level of intoxication that not only did they report it to police but also take your keys." She acknowledged his early guilty plea and the steps taken to "immediately get rid of his car" and take up biking as a means of transport. Defence lawyer Rob Ord said Phillips was "very apologetic". "He has a desire to have nothing to do with cars." Judge Rielly said it seemed Phillips did not trust himself not to drive, in circumstances where a vehicle was available. She also noted the "significant" head injury he had received 20 years ago after he was seriously assaulted. "I wonder if any drink is too much. You have a long-standing addiction to alcohol and deep down, you know that," Judge Rielly said. "Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it's not for you." From a starting point of one year in prison, reduced to eight months with credits including his early guilty plea, the sentence was converted to four months of home detention. Phillips was disqualified from holding a licence for 18 months and was encouraged to apply for residential treatment for alcohol addiction. * This story originally appeared in the New Zealand Herald .
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Urgent Coles and Liquorland recall of two popular drinks: 'May cause illness'
Just as the Easter long weekend kicks off, Coles Group has issued a recall of two popular drink products due to the presence of a chemical. The items have been available for sale at Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Coles Online in Western Australia from 2 April 2025 to 15 April 2025. The products included in the recall are Uberbrau Ultra Low Alcohol Lager 330ml (packing date 12/11/2024 and expiry 12/02/2026) and Henninger Lager Bottle 660ml (packing date 05/12/2024 and expiry 05/03/2026). RELATED: Urgent Kmart product recall on popular kids' toy due to 'serious injury or death' Product recall of popular vitamins over fears they may cause 'swelling of airways' Baby snacks, vitamins, skin cream and salad pulled from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Kmart 'The recall is due to the presence of a chemical on the outer packaging, producing an unpleasant odour,' the notice says. 'Food products contaminated with chemicals may cause illness if consumed.' Customers who have purchased either of the two products should avoid drinking them and immediately dispose of them. Any customers who consumed the recalled beer and are worried about their health should seek medical advice. Shoppers can receive a full refund at the place of purchase, or by contacting Liquorland on 1300 300 640, First Choice Liquor Market on 1300 308 833 or Coles Online Customer Care on 1800 455 400. SHOP: ☀️ Tax laws to burn Aussies on summer essential: 'Many of us struggle' 💅 Aussie company making beauty more accessible and less of a burden 🍦 Coles, Woolies debut cult US dessert for $10: 'Absolute pleasure to eat' The notice comes shortly after Kmart was forced to recall a batch of popular keep cups earlier this month after one person suffered an injury while using the product. The ACCC issued a recall notice for the $8 Anko double-walled coffee cups with lids due to safety concerns, with a Kmart spokesperson urging customers to 'immediately stop using the product' and return it to the store for a full refund. According to the ACCC, users could be at risk of 'serious injury' as the lids have no pressure release valve and can therefore rapidly release and pop off when filled with hot liquid. If this occurs, it puts the user at risk of suffering burns from liquid spills or coming into contact with hot steam.
The Guardian
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Australian canned cocktails taste test: from grownup drinks to ‘a hen party in a can'
Canned cocktails were once a single shelf in the bottle shop – at most. Now the category has expanded into whole fridges of options. We tasted our way through 22 Australian-made canned cocktails, and learned that the diversity, even for a group of sommeliers, hospo workers and friends who love a cheeky canned bevvy, is overwhelming. That makes this a really exciting choose-your-own-adventure category of drinks. You want something sessionable (that's insider slang for a drink you can enjoy more than one of in a row) without reaching for a beer? Can't be bothered to make your own cocktails? Crave something savoury? There's a canned cocktail out there that fits the bill. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning We scored each drink we tasted for packaging, with a separate score for taste or flavour. We split drinks into sections: vodka-based, gin-based, brewed, and 'bartender strength' canned cocktails. Every drink was poured into a glass and tasted chilled – because we're professionals (at least, until about the 16th can, when Elvis conspiracy theories took over). This made for some lively debates and a few dramatic reactions. After all the cans were crushed, we had some clear takeaways. First, quality is high: about 85% of what we tried was genuinely excellent. Second, drinking from a glass v straight from the can actually made a difference, sometimes (but not always) for the better. Below you'll find our picks from the mix, along with one that's best left on the shelf. Prices were checked at time of publication, but may fluctuate. Brookvale Union Vodka Peach Iced Tea, $9.29 ($29.95 for six), 4% ABV, available at Dan Murphy's and Liquorland Canned cocktails fall into two camps: bold and flavour-packed or subtle and sessionable. Brookvale Union's Peach Iced Tea lands firmly in the latter category. Soft peach aroma, low carbonation, and a clean finish made this an easy-drinking favourite. 'The label reminds me of an Ed Hardy T-shirt,' one of the reviewers noted, 'but the drink inside is lovely'. Unlike some in the 'fruit' category, this tasted like ripe peaches, not an artificial approximation. Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin & Tonic, 250mL, $28.99 for four cans, 5.1% ABV, available at Dan Murphy's and Liquorland The scent of this drink alone, spilling out of the can before it was even poured, was enough to hook us. Four Pillars has long set a benchmark for gin, and its canned cocktail did not disappoint. With striking packaging and a perfectly balanced hit of Bloody Shiraz Gin, it was flavourful but not overwhelming. 'I don't normally like gin, but I LOVE this,' declared one convert. Proof that a great base spirit makes all the difference. Tommy's Booze Limoncello Spritz, 330mL, $24 for four cans, 5% ABV, The Tommy's range was a unanimous hit – subtle, seltzer-like, and exceptionally well made. Their Limoncello Spritz had a perfect lemony zing without being overpowering. 'When life gives you lemons, make this,' said a reviewer who was also obsessed with every lemon-based drink we tried (and there were a lot). It was fresh, crisp, and effortlessly drinkable – and made us want to book flights to the Amalfi coast immediately. Tommy's Booze Lampone Raspberry Spritz, 330mL, $24 for four cans, 5% ABV, Flavoured spritzes can be tricky – too sweet, too artificial, or just plain unbalanced. But this raspberry number nailed it. Light, refreshing and just tart enough, it proved a sweeter profile can still be well executed. I once heard seltzers described as like 'drinking TV static while someone shouts 'flavour' at you from the next room', but this is so far from that. Take note, future seltzer and spritz makers – this is how you do it. Curatif Amaretto Sour, 130mL, $50 for four cans, 12% ABV, Liquorland and Dan Murphy's Curatif's range is best served over ice, in a glass, and with a bit of ceremony. The Amaretto Sour, in particular, was a standout. With a rich, velvety mouth feel and the perfect maraschino cherry note, it was almost indistinguishable from the real deal. 'I would only buy three of the cans we tried,' said one panellist. 'This is one of them.' A proper, professional cocktail in a can. Don't underestimate its size; the mini can packs a big flavour punch. Sign up to Saved for Later Catch up on the fun stuff with Guardian Australia's culture and lifestyle rundown of pop culture, trends and tips after newsletter promotion Curatif Limoncello Sour, 125mL, $45 for four cans, 13% ABV, Bright, tart and full of sunshine, this drink reminded us of a photo of lemon sorbet served in a hollowed-out lemon. Someone commented: 'Put it on ice and I'm there.' That's precisely the way to drink it. With Tommy's Limoncello as the base, the quality was top tier – proof that, again, using great spirits leads to great canned cocktails. Bizzarro Australiano feat Maidenii Aperitivo Vermouth & Soda, 250mL, $26 for four cans, 6.5% ABV, Sometimes drinking straight from the can makes all the difference, masking certain aromas or even enhancing the experience. We found this in the sulphur notes of the Batch & Co Bondi Spritz, which were masked when drunk from the can, but Bizzarro Australiano tasted excellent both in glass and can. With its mild negroni meets Christmas cake spice vibe, it had a depth of flavour that felt classic and modern. The clear standout in the aperitif category. Saison Aperitifs x Mischief Brew Amaro Tonic, 250mL, $24 for four cans, 7% ABV, This drink was divisive – amaro lovers were obsessed, others weren't sure what hit them. With bergamot iced tea notes, it reminded me of the canned Lipton Iced Tea from the 90s, in a good way. Among the savoury options, it served as a welcome palate cleanser after several sugary drinks. If you love a good herbal digestif, this is your jam. If not, maybe start with something from the Bizzarro range. Box by G-Flip Apple Guava Alcoholic Juice – $8 each or $15/ 4-pack, 4.5% ABV BWS or Dan Murphy's Loved Just Juice as a kid? Now imagine it grown up and slightly boozy. Box by G-Flip was the ultimate non-carbonated option: juicy, nostalgic and dangerously easy to drink. 'The label is giving gym junkie pre-workout vibes,' one person noted, but the inside was all tropical, throwback fun. It's a great alternative to a pale ale beer when you want something fruity but not fizzy. Modus Double Lemon Alcoholic Lemon Squash, 375mL, $28 for four cans, 6% ABV, Subtle, low on bubbles and ridiculously easy to drink, Modus Operandi's Lemon Squash was a standout in the 'sessionable' category. Unlike other alcoholic lemon squashes, this had a softer mouth feel and avoided palate fatigue. 'Here for a good time, not a long time,' a panellist quipped, while another summed it up as: 'It gets the job done.' Perfect for beach days and back yard hangs. A crisp, no-fuss drink. Billson's Strawberry Watermelon Double Vodka, 250mL, $24.99 for four cans, 6% ABV, available at BWS, Liquorland and Dan Murphy's When this can was cracked open, a unanimous 'ooh' rippled through the group as a wave of liquid fairy floss hit our senses. The flavour followed suit: an explosion of spun sugar sweetness and a radioactively pink liquid that delighted and slightly frightened us. 'It's a hen party in a can,' someone declared. 'It's the first line of Man! I Feel Like a Woman! – LET'S GO GIRLS,' another added. While undeniably fun, it was also intense – one small can was plenty. It is a joyful, neon-pink ride, best enjoyed in moderation (feather boa optional). Roseade Rosé Lemonade Wine Spritzer, 250mL, $22 for four cans, 8% ABV, Vintage Cellars and Liquorland Brewed cocktails overall struggled to impress, often tasting muddled or flat – but none missed the mark quite like this one. As one taster remarked: 'You've taken two things I love – rosé and lemonade – and ruined both.' The packaging, ironically, was one of our favourites: a cool lemon in sunglasses, smirking at us as we grimaced through each astringent, bitter sip. It's a noble attempt, but sometimes even great ingredients don't make a great cocktail.
