White rum has become a favourite spirit and with cocktails like this, it’s no wonder why.
This Doctor Funk Rum cocktail from Jamie Oliver’s Drinks Tube is a delicious way to enjoy white rum – thankfully we still have a few more days of summer left to enjoy this refreshing summer drink.
If you’ve heard of a Melon Ball cocktail but like me thought it was too complicated to attempt, this how-to video should help. This 80s Melon Ball cocktail is making a comeback, so give this orange juice and Midori concoction a try.
Two public health experts say Australia’s bottle stores are opened too long, making alcohol more accessible and available which leads to it being abused.
Professor Wayne Hall and Dr Megan Weier from University of Queensland’s Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research in an article published in the Medical Journal of Australia, called on government to take responsibility for alcohol fuelled harm, and act to reduce alcohol harm in the country.
They suggest limiting trading hours for bottle store and increasing alcohol taxes. They say the reason alcohol is a problem is because it is affordable.
Professor Hall also did not approve of Queensland scrapping the 1am lockout laws, saying it was too early to determine its effectiveness.
Kimberley Police in an effort to tackle alcohol fuelled violence in the Broome area has called for stronger alcohol restrictions throughout the area, including a banned drinkers register.
District Superintendent, Allan Adams called for the measures in a letter to social media recently. He highlighted that the Kimberley District has the highest number of assault offences as proportion to the population in the state.He said reducing alcohol availability is crucial to addressing the issue.
There have been concerns that increased alcohol restrictions could have an impact on tourism in the area.
The organiser of the 2015 Oktoberfest in the Gardens has been issued a $26,100 fine for permitting intoxicated patrons and serious breaches of licence conditions.
The organiser pleaded guilty to 11 offences relating to the licenced event which attracted some 12,000 patrons in October 2015.
An investigation was conducted by Liquor and Gaming NSW, following which the organiser was sentenced in the Downing Centre Local Court.
Some patrons were intoxicated and were unable to stand unaided, spilling their drinks and unable to speak without slurring when NSW Police and inspectors from Liquor and Gaming NSW attended the event.
Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/oktoberfest-event-organiser-fined-$26k
Alcohol-fuelled harm is one of the worst problems facing communities in Western Australia, prompting police in Port Hedland to push for a number of take-away alcohol restrictions.
Police are seeking a ban on the sale of take-away full strength beer and premixed alcohol, as well as limits on the quantity of take-away alcohol that can be bought.
Police submitted an application to the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor director general.
Included in the police submission are a litany of alcohol related harm in Port Hedland as well as a range of restrictions the police would like introduced.
In addition to the ban on take-away alcohol sales on full strength beer and premixed drinks, they also want takeaway sales of spirits and fortified wines limited to 1 bottle per customer daily and 3 bottles of wine.
Take-away alcohol would only be sold Monday to Saturday between the hours of 2pm and 8pm under the police restrictions.
In addition to sending the application to the the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor director general, police have also sent it licensees and government agencies in Port Hedland. They have also submitted an invitation to provide feedback on the proposal.
According to Inspector Ricky Chadwick, from Pilbara District Office, police could no longer stand idly by and watch a whole generation destroy themselves.
“We are mindful that it may well impact on people’s convenience of choice and the like, but the reasons behind it are very valid,” he said.
“The reality is at some point in time people have got to make decisions, and certainly from a police perspective I’m more than comfortable with the action we’re taking.
“Ultimately the outcome will be a matter for the director [of liquor licensing] himself.”
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-15/alcohol-restrictions-proposed-for-port-hedland/8272504
While police are confident the ban will help address alcohol related violence and harm in the area, the Shire of East Pilbara believes the proposed ban could simply move the problem “down the road”.
According to President Lynne Craigie more co-ordination is needed across the region when it comes to liquor restrictions.
“We know that if we ban something in one area, it just moves the problem down the road,” she said.
“It needs to be across the board. For example, if we have restrictions in Newman then they go to Hedland, and if they ban it in Hedland they’ll just go to Newman.”
Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-15/alcohol-restrictions-proposed-for-port-hedland/8272504
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Champagne remains one of the most drinks worldwide, and it’s no longer reserved just for celebrations.
Gin is another drink growing in popularity and its use in cocktails is also growing. Here’s a cocktail that combines the both into a something amazing. Give it try and see for yourself!