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Single Fin is leading the charge to wrest the title of ‘WA’s beer’ from Emu and Swan. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Special Reports 11 Feb 2026

Brewers move with the times

A further shift into lagers, efforts to tap into parochialism, and more satellite venues are among the trends likely to play out in 2026.

Small Business 28 Aug 2024

Council backs new Mandurah brewery

The City of Mandurah council has approved a lease for a brewery to be developed on the site of the King Carnival on the city's western foreshore.

Food & Drink 30 May 2024

Shelter Brewing operators share Mandurah plan

Left Coast Leisure's plan for Mandurah's Western Foreshore commercial site redevelopment has been revealed, showcasing a concept which includes a mini-golf course and microbrewery.

Food & Drink 18 Apr 2024

Brewers to build chocolate factory in Busso

A disused tennis club on the Busselton foreshore will be turned into a chocolate factory by the owners of the South West town's largest brewery.

Food & Drink 01 Mar 2022

New restrictions pose challenges for large venues

Hospitality operators are calling for substantial support packages and level two COVID-19 restrictions to be removed as soon as possible to reduce job losses and save businesses.

Food & Drink 22 Jul 2021

Plant-based dining options growing

Perth's hospitality scene is embracing plant-based eating.

Food & Drink 12 Feb 2021

New brewers target fresh market segments

Business News spoke to three new WA breweries to learn about the message behind the brand.

Food & Drink 04 Dec 2020

Freo venues open for summer

Fremantle will be home to two new watering holes, as distillery Republic of Fremantle and brewery and distillery Running with Thieves open their doors today.

Food & Drink 04 Nov 2020

Bailey Brewing Company opens

Swan Valley-based Bailey Brewing Company opened its doors today, the first of a number of breweries to launch in Perth for summer.

Food & Drink 16 Oct 2020

Shelter opens cafe ahead of brewery

Shelter Brewing Co has opened a cafe on the Busselton foreshore, ahead of its brewery launch expected later in the year.

Food & Drink 11 Aug 2020

Gage Roads to open Freo brewery

Gage Roads Brewing Company is opening a harbourside hospitality venue in Fremantle, after securing the lease for the A Shed building in Victoria Quay.