Introduction by Croakey: The National Health and Medical Research Council on Tuesday unveiled a much-anticipated update to Australia’s alcohol guidelines, lowering the threshold for ha... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: As Australia transitions to a summer of so-called ‘COVID-normal’, we have an opportunity to change the way we celebrate and socialise, with an eye to har... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Though robust evidence remains limited, the coronavirus pandemic appears to have driven shifts in alcohol and other drug use, with a recent report from the Australia... Read more
This Thursday, November 19, is your last chance to tune in live to one of the virtual symposia currently being run by the Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Health + Alcohol (CRE). Th... Read more
Moves by the Northern Territory Government to weaken its welcome and progressive alcohol policy reforms have been condemned by leading Northern Territory Aboriginal, health and social groups... Read more
Unsafe alcohol consumption is a longstanding public health issue in Australia and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for comprehensive policy measures to reduce the harmful effects... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: As this article at The Conversation outlines, Queensland is heading to its October 31 election, dealing with its fair share of local issues and also grappling with p... Read more
Marie McInerney writes Victoria on Wednesday reported just three new cases of COVID-19, down from its daily peak of 725 cases in early August — an achievement that is being hailed by many e... Read more
If you’ve been following Croakey’s coverage of the 2020 Symposium Series for the Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Health + Alcohol (CRE), bookmark this Thursday October 1. In the th... Read more
As shown by the photograph above of a Melbourne pub, the alcohol industry is mounting an active campaign to persuade politicians and the public that opening licensed venues is important for... Read more
