No cheer in pricier Christmas drinks: recycling scheme to add $5 a carton

By Dave Neil
Updated August 13 2017 - 5:21pm, first published 5:00pm
WARNING: Kelly's Hotel Bottle Shop owner Mark Kelly said an alcohol price rise caused by the bottle and can deposit scheme will hit hard at Christmas. Photo: PHIL BLATCH
WARNING: Kelly's Hotel Bottle Shop owner Mark Kelly said an alcohol price rise caused by the bottle and can deposit scheme will hit hard at Christmas. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

A LIQUOR retailer is warning Christmas cheer will be more expensive this year, with a Government-mandated recycling program to add up to $5 to the price of a carton of beer or pre-mixed spirits.

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