Packaged

Our first podcast for the new year kicks-off with one of the hospitality industry’s nice guys – Danny Connolly from LION.

As Danny explains the end of 2025 wrapped up with a frenetic pace, with the opening of a new Little Creatures venue in Elizabeth Quay, the unstoppable thirst for Guinness and Swan Draught and the looming re-birth of Little Creatures in Fremantle.

It’s another interesting insight into what makes the industry tick coupled with the view of one of the sharpest minds in WA’s hospitality sector.

Click on the link now to listen to the latest episode of PACKAGED now.

On this edition of Packaged we speak to one of the experts from the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) on all matters around setting up your business. We go one-on-one with Brian Childs who gives great insight about knowing what's in the detail in your commercial lease, the dispute resolution service the SBDC offers and a range of other free services the government agency provides to small business owners. Did you know there are 247-thousand small businesses across WA with fewer than 20 employees? You don't want to miss this episode so click the play button now!

On the latest edition of our popular podcast PACKAGED we speak to the head of Retail Crime at WA Police, Inspector Mark Twamley who shares insight on the new online reporting system designed for retailers to report theft and offending.

As Inspector Twamley reveals nearly 12 percent of all crime is retail crime and he expects this new technology will lead to increased reports of store theft.

The good news is 95% of retail theft offenders plead guilty meaning, in most cases WA Police will catch the offender.

Click on the link and listen to how an innovative system is helping track down offenders!

Hear from LSA WA CEO Peter Peck on the association's call to pause taxes on the spirits industry akin to draught beer.

Mr Peck has described the excise as a punishment and unrealistic!

On the latest edition of Packaged we go one on one with DrinkWise CEO Simon Strahan.

Simon shares his insights on FASD, how Australia's drinking culture compares to the rest of the world and the significant steps the organisation is taking to ensure responsible drinking is part of every day life.

It's another great episode on the best podcast on all things liquor in Australia!

The Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia has a new chairman in Steve Nicoloff who shares his views and insights on where the independent liquor store space is heading now and into the future. Injuries cut short a prospective international rugby career and as a result Steve turned his hand to the family business. In an open and upfront chat. Steve tells Packaged what's in store for the 30th annual liquor industry awards this year and where the priorities lie ahead for the LSA. This is a must listen podcast for all those with an interest in the independent packaged liquor!

What do you do when a cyclone is about to hit? Can you run down to your local store and grab that last bottle of something or that carton of your favourite ale?

It's a podcast of a different nature as we kick off 2025.

We chat to Tayissa Sweetlove from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services who talks us through a new weather warning system for our member stores in the north-west and how to keep our business and properties safe when a major weather hazard is about to strike!

On the latest edition of "Packaged", Liquor Stores Association CEO Peter Peck takes stock of 2024 and has pulled no punches.

In the final installment for 2024, the man affectionately known as "Pecky" talks through the ongoing battle to negotiate liquor restrictions, highlights the LSA's goals for 2025, and stresses the importance of fostering close relations with all sides of politics.

As Pecky says "We're not here to hold wine and cheese nights, we're here to ensure that people have a business to go to on the Monday morning".

Colourful, opinionated and passionate, it's what you'd expect to hear from the one and only "Pecky".

To listen to the full podcast click on the link now!

Good news for beer lovers - did you know that Western Australia accounts for 43 percent of Guinness Beer consumption across Australia? (for on tap point sales). It's an amazing story shared by Danny Connolly the WA Field Sales Director from Lion who popped into the studio for our latest episode of our popular podcast series Packaged.

Danny also tells us why the iconic Swan Draught logo has re-appeared on the Swan River after a 20-year hiatus.

All that and more on the best liquor podcast across Australia!

What’s the most popular beer under the Carlton United Breweries  (C-U-B) banner? And what iconic retro brand is planning on making a comeback in the lead up to summer?

On the latest edition of  “Packaged” we reveal all as we chat to CUB’s WA State Manager Danny Savage who talks about some new structural changes under the One Asahi banner and how they will benefit customers across the board.

As Danny explains the role has changed for him in the last six years since coming to Perth, and sheds light on why the changes have taken place.

It’s another inspiring episode on Australia’s best podcast on all things liquor so click on the audio below and tune in!