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  • Hoteliers Criticise Pokie Player Alcohol Ban in Tasmania

    Hoteliers have criticised the alcohol ban placed on pokie players in Tasmania, dubbing the new restrictions as restrictive and harsh.

    The review of the Responsible Gambling Mandatory Code of Practice for Tasmania came into effect on May 1st.

    Customers in pubs will no longer be served alcohol if they are playing, seated or standing at a pokie machine.

    People playing at casinos cannot be served alcohol between 6pm and close of gambling each day.

    The Hospitality Association said these laws were the harshest in  the country and make it hard for people to gamble in a pub or club.  See more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-14/alcohol-ban-for-pokies-players-in-tasmania/9658816

  • How to Make a Mint Julep Cocktail

    Mojito’s aren’t the only refreshing mint cocktail, this Mint Julep recipe is just as refreshing and only takes a few ingredients.

    Find out how to make it in the video below,

  • Australia’s Risky Drinking Habits Reveal

    It’s official, The ACT is the healthiest state in Australia.

    According to a report based on 2011 data, alcohol and illicit drugs are the cause of one in 20 deaths in Australia.

    The new analysis by The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealed that men are twice as likely to suffer health consequences as a result of drug and alcohol problems than women.

    Although the ACT has the nation’s lowest burden of disease related to alcohol and illicit drugs, it also recorded the nation’s third highest rate of  opioid dependence. Opioids are drugs that act on the  nervous system to reduce pain and can be in pain killers like codeine or illegal drugs such as heroine.

    In 2011, 4.5 per cent of all Australian deaths were as a result of drugs and alcohol.

    Find out more at http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/australias-drug-and-alcohol-problem-revealed-in-new-aihw-report-but-act-healthiest-20180331-h0y76m.html

  • Roadside Breath Tests and Crash Leads to Arrest

    A driver who was caught by police in February at a stationary roadside breath test site was sentenced in local court and fined $880 and had his driver’s licence disqualified for five months.

    The  man was stopped by police and at first did not believe he was over the limit, saying that the device must have been faulty.

    He became agitated and another alcolizer device was used to test him and he returned another positive result.

    The man was arrested and taken to the police station where a breath analysis returned a mid-range reading of 0.117.

    The man had his licence confiscated and suspended.

    This incident is a reminder to never drink and drive. Always ensure you have arranged safe, reliable transport home before you even begin drinking.

     

    Find out more https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/5318962/roadside-breath-test-site-and-crash-lead-to-drink-driving-arrests/?cs=103

  • Most Popular Drinks at The Bar

    Do you consider yourself an expert on bar cocktails? Can you guess the top 10 most popular cocktails of all time-some of these may surprise you –

    1. The Old Fashioned
    2. Negroni
    3. Daiquiri
    4. Manhattan
    5. Whisky Sour
    6. Dry Martini
    7. Margarita
    8. Moscow Mule
    9. Mojito
    10. Sazerac

    For the recipes go to https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g215/popular-bar-drinks-0609/

  • Delicious Coffee Cocktail Recipes

    If you can’t decide between an after dinner cocktail or good cup of coffee, these are the ideal combination. If you like your cocktails with a caffeine kick why not try one of these?

    In this video you’ll learn how to make

    1. Pharmaceutical Stimulant

    2.Bonaparte Cocktail

    3.The Flying Frenchman

    4. Insomniac

    5.Espresso Martini

  • Is Alcohol Delivery Good or Bad?

    If you own a hospitality business you may be wondering whether or not alcohol delivery is the next step?

    While the industry is growing and it’s popularity has skyrocketed, there are a few things to be aware of before offering this service to your customers – it’s crucial to weight the pros and cons.

    An article on HospitalityMagazine.com.au discussed the issues facing companies that decided to offer alcohol delivery. The main piece of advice in the post is for businesses to do their homework first.

    Also remember that you’ll probably have to be creative to incorporate the alcohol delivery and may need to adapt in order to succeed.

    While alcohol delivery isn’t for everyone, it can be a major success for some businesses.

    Read all about it at https://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/the-pros-and-cons-of-delivery-services/

  • Cocktails for The Calorie Counters

    If you love classic cocktails but don’t wait to break your diet, here are 3 low calorie cocktail recipes to try that were adapted from classic cocktails. Which one’s your favourite?

  • Bar Essentials To Get Today

    If you want to start a home bar but don’t know where to begin with the shopping, here are a couple of essentials that you’ll need to make delicious cocktails.

  • Parents Shouldn’t Give Teens Alcohol

    While many parents believe its “safer” to give their kids alcohol than let them sneak around and buy it themselves and then drink it behind their backs with friends, a new study suggests this strategy is not effective for protecting teenagers from the risks of alcohol abuse.

    Some parents say their parents did it for them so they do the same for their kids but this has been linked to dangerous outcomes.

    The study published in The Lancet found that teenagers who were supplied alcohol by their parents were twice as likely to find alcohol from other sources the following year.

    The researchers also found that 81 per cent of teens involved in the study who received alcohol from their parents reported binge drinking as compared with 62 per cent of teens who received alcohol from non-parent sources.

    The study also found that teenagers who received alcohol from their parents were more likely to have symptoms of alcohol use disorder than those who received no alcohol. Read more at https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/03/dont-give-your-teens-alcohol/