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  • Alcohol Abuse Higher in Rural Areas

    A recent report shows that health is poorer in rural areas, and alcohol consumption is higher. The report also found that suicide rates are 66 per cent higher.

    The poll results were released in the Medical Research and Rural Health report, created by Sydney’s Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

    Regardless of where you serve alcohol, rural areas or big cities, according to Australian legislation, you must enforce Responsible Service of Alcohol laws, to help tackle alcohol related problems affecting the community.

    Find out more here.

  • International Wine Challenge finds Wine Faux Pas Common

    If you aren’t an expert on wines, don’t worry you’re not alone…according to a poll by the International Wine Challenge.

    One of the interesting findings of the poll was that a portion of wine drinkers in the UK had pronounced the ‘t’ in merlot or Pinot. It also revealed that almost one third gulped wine instead of sipping it.

    Find out some of the Australian faux pas here.

  • Alcohol Labels in the Spotlight Again

    If CEO of FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education) Michael Thorn has his way, the labels on alcohol bottles will carry stronger warnings about the risks of drinking.

    Following the legislation passed regarding cigarette packaging warnings, there has been renewed calls for alcohol bottles to carry warnings as well.

    To find out more, click here.

     

  • Women Choosing Whisky as Their Tipple of Choice

    A recent post on Goodfood.com.au highlighted the growing trend among women to opt for a good whisky instead of a colourful, fruity cocktail.

    No longer the domain of men, whisky is being consumed by more females, not only here in Australia but in The United States as well, where females make up 37 per cent of whisky drinkers.

    Don’t know much about whisky, click here for Whisky 101.

  • Researchers Find That Pear Juice Can Ward Off a Hangover

    Heading out for a night on the town? Forget the aspirin and reach for pear juice instead.

    Australian researchers looking into the health benefits of pears have found that the fruit can lower blood alcohol levels and help ward off a hangover.

    According to researchers consuming pear juice before heavy drinking will help you avoid a hangover.

    Source: www.abc.net.au

  • $10,000 Bottle of Whisky Served to the Public

    If you live in Melbourne and love whisky, chances are you were at Hawthorn bar The Kilburn last Wednesday when a rare bottle of whisky was opened and served to patrons.

    The tasting of the Glenrothes 1968 Single Cask is most likely the most expensive public tasting of a whisky anywhere in the world.

    Click for more. 

  • NSW – Alcohol and Ice Addiction on the Rise in Walgett Community College

    According to an article on DailyTelegraph.com.au the abuse of ice and alcohol has led to an escalation of violence at a remote NSW high school.

    Walgett Community College is apparently being plagued by alcohol and ice abuse, more evidence of the importance of keeping minors away from alcohol and drugs.

    Read more about the extent of the problem here.

  • Queensland Motorcyclists Face Zero Alcohol Limits

    New laws being considered by the Queensland government could see zero alcohol limits being introduced for motorcyclists.

    Testing procedures would also be made a lot tougher under the reforms. These considerations come after a spate of motorcycle deaths in the state.

    Find out more here. 

  • Five Awesome Cocktail Hacks for Beginners

    You don’t have to be the most experienced bartender to look like a pro. You can fake it with these awesome cocktail making hacks…

     

  • Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing Warns Bottle Shops Not to Serve Minors

    The OLGR is cracking down on bottle shops that sell alcohol to under 18’s after 3 venues were caught by police in an after school holiday compliance operation.

    The blitz was held over the last 2 weekends and 42 bottle shops were checked, with a number of serious breaches detected.

    OLGR Director of Compliance and Enforcement Anthony Keon reminded licensees that serving alcohol to minors is illegal with no exceptions. Find out more here.