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  • TWE Labels to Get Calorie Content

    Treasury Wine Estates are one of the largest winemakers in the world and will now be the first to put the calorie content of their wines on the bottle’s label, well sort of.

    As we all become more conscious of what we put into our bodies and the amount of calories we’re taking in every day, more and more companies are putting calorie content on labels. TWE is following suit.

    The calorie information will be available online with a dedicated web address printed on every wine label which directs consumers to this information.

    The winemakers will rollout their plan in Europe first and then America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

     

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2015/12/08/article/TWE-to-add-calorie-content-to-wine-labels/BAPPPJASBO.html

  • Cocktails to See in 2016

    There’s only a couple of weeks until the new year, so its time to start planning how you’re going to celebrate. Make sure these gorgeous cocktail recipes are a part of your celebrations.

     

     

  • Cranberry Sauce Cocktail

    Put that leftover cranberry sauce to good use – make this delicious cranberry sauce cocktail. There’s something so festive about cranberries, that this drink will get you in the mood for the festive season.

  • Hilarious Video of Australians Trying Japanese Alcohol

    Alcohol preferences varying so drastically from country to country and this video proves it once again. The faces of these Australians when they try popular Japanese alcoholic beverages says it all.

     

  • These Are The Most Violent Venues in NSW

    The updated list of the most violent venues in NSW has been released, with the Plantation Hotel in Coffs Harbour taking the top spot.

    Released on 27 November the list now also includes for the first time a sporting venue, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust. The sports venue features at number 14 on the list with 12 violent incidents taking place there in the last financial year.

    The list which began in 2008 includes the most violent incidents ranging from 21 in the past year to 12.

    Venues such as the nightclub Home which recorded 19 incidents and more are subject to a mandatory 1:30am lockout and have to stop serving alcohol 30 minutes before closing. They are also banned from serving alcohol in glass containers or shots, doubles and pre-mixed drinks over 5 per cent alcohol after midnight.

     

    Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/latest-violent-venues-list-released-for-nsw

  • Alcohol Fuelled Hospital Admissions in Kununurra

    Following a spike in alcohol-related violence, police in Kununurra, in north-west Western Australia have decided to intervene by introducing liquor restrictions. Hospital staff in the area have backed the police’s decision.

    Police recently instituted a ban on full strength take-away alcohol for five days. Police said crime reports decreased from 26 to 10 and the number of calls to police were also down.

    There was also a decline in hospital presentations, due to a 50 per cent reduction in alcohol-related attacks.

    Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-13/kununurra-hospital-staff-enjoy-respite-from-alcohol-woes/6939116

  • Reminder, Don’t Serve Alcohol to Minors

    An example of the consequences of serving alcohol to minors, or allowing minors to consume alcohol on your premises, has been highlighted by an incident which resulted in the suspension of one licensee’s liquor licence after minors were found by police drinking in an outside area.

    The OLGR took the opportunity to warn licensees about the importance of checking IDs when serving alcohol to ensure minors aren’t being served.

    The Palbok BBQ Pty Ltd, trading as Palbok House, has been fined $2200 and had its liquor licence suspended for 21 days.

    To avoid similar serious consequences ensure all employees have completed Responsible Service of Alcohol training.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2015/11/27/article/Licensee-suspended-over-under-age-sales/HIZYFFARGS.html

  • Healthy Cocktail Recipes

    It’s almost holiday time again and with all the festive indulging we’re about to embark on, these healthy cocktails provide a welcomed nutrient boost. They’re so delicious, you almost can’t believe they’re good for you!

  • Warning Not to Swap Medication For Alcohol

    A Toowoomba man is an example of the bad that can come from replacing your medication with alcohol. The man, an offender on a Mental Health Act order will apparently be released from jail in time for the festive season.

    The man pleaded guilty to 15 offences including shop lifting, breaking into a car, stealing property, being a public nuisance and breaching bail.

    Defence lawyer Peter Sloane told the court Widgell was on an involuntary treatment order under the Mental Health Act and would stay under medical supervision following his release.

    Excessive alcohol, can definately have an effect on the way we act and our mental state, particularly if we develop alcohol abuse and addiction issues, this is yet another reason why the work of RSA servers is so important and why we need to complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training.

    Source: http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/an-offender-on-a-mental-health-act-order-who-repla/2855392/

  • ACEM Study Finds True Extent of Alcohol Harm

    Research by Australian and Kiwi hospitals has found that thousands of people are landing in the emergency room because of alcohol related reasons annually.

    The study is the largest of its kind, initiated by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). The ACEM is calling for more lockout laws to be introduced, which they say with help reduce alcohol related harm across the country.

    According to the group, 9600 patients were screened in a week in December 2014 to determine whether alcohol was a fator in their attendance. The researchers found alcohol had contributed to the injury or illness in one out of every 12 patients asked. At peak times (weekends) this number rose to one in every 8 patients.

    Read more about the ACEM study at : http://www.smh.com.au/national/alcohol-sending-hundreds-of-thousands-into-hospital-each-year-acem-study-20151123-gl5tgx.html