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Two major names in Australia's craft brewing scene have collapsed in the past week, as industry representatives urge the federal government to freeze alcohol tax hikes and soften the blow of COVID-era debts.

The company behind sugar-free soft drink Nexba has launched its first alcoholic beverage, in the hopes of disrupting this summer's ready-to-drink mania with a new wine-based punch.

Employment in the spirit manufacturing industry is up 240%. Some distillers weigh in on what is still holding the local industry back.

Small businesses will soon pay more to send their goods via Australia Post, as the service gears up to increase the cost of parcels, shipping bags, and other prepaid products.

By Andre Sammartino, University of Melbourne

Australia is awash with new independent breweries. Craft beer producers have grown from les…