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  • BOSCAR Shows On-Premises Assaults Down on Central Coast

    According to data from BOCSAR (The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research), assault rates in licensed premises on the New South Wales Central Coast have more than halved since 2008, a result the AHA NSW accredits to the efforts by hoteliers, police and local community.

    In the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA), assaults are down by 50.6 per cent from 2008 figures, and are at their lowest since 1995, similar results were acheived in Wyong LGA, with assault rates in licensed premises down 49.3 per cent since 2008.

    According to the AHA NSW, assaults in pubs and clubs have dropped 32 per cent in the last year alone. The communal rule ‘barred from one, barred from all’ has been a major contributor in this.

    John Green, director of liquor and policing for AHA NSW explained,

    “This strategy sees patrons committing violence, barred from all participating premises in the liquor accord,” said Green.

    “Rather than shutting venues earlier or locking out law abiding patrons, this strategy targets anti-social people. It also sends a strong message to everyone that your own behaviour and that of your mates is what allows you to enter venues. Abuse that and you can spend time on the sidelines.”

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/04/27/article/Central-Coast-on-premise-assaults-halved/HKYNDIPLAM.html

    Sadly drug use has climbed during this period as alcohol misuse drops.  As servers of alcohol, we also have a role to play in ensuring alcohol is sold and consumed responsibly. In order to understand our responsibilities when serving alcohol, we should complete Responsible Service of Alcohol training, this is a mandatory federal requirement.

    Whether you’re an experienced barperson or someone looking to start out in hospitality, this industry is lucrative and attractive because you don’t need alot of experience to find work. If you want to work while you study or look for a full time career, there are opportunities for everyone.

    Before you look for work in a licensed venue in any state or territory, you will need to complete RSA training, this includes bartenders, waitrons, security staff, managers etc.

    This mandatory requirement is aimed at minimising the negative impact of alcohol misuse on society and when combined with the measures mentioned above, have yieled positive results.

    As a server of alcohol its important to keep in mind the consequences of irresponsible drinking including car crashes due to drink driving, hospital admissions due to alcohol violence and the long term effects of alcohol on the health of drinkers, as well as alcohol fuelled assaults and brawls which have declined but is still a concern.

  • Sex and The City Cast in Cocktail

    Watch the cast of Sex and The City as you’ve never seen them before.

    Who said cocktails are all about the taste, these creations are a work of art?

    Watch as this artist/ bartending creates the 4 famous characters in 4 cocktails.

     

  • Why We Should Drink Less as We Get Older

    As a server of alcohol it’s important to know how alcohol affects your customers and what may happen if you serve alcohol to minors, which is against the law.

    While the RSA course will teach how to serve alcohol responsibly and in accordance with Australian legislation, did you know that age and gender also affects the way our bodies handle alcohol.

    For example minors who consumer alcohol are risking damage to their brains which are still developing and women who drink the same amount as their male counterparts are affected more.

    If a woman and man drink the same amount of alcohol, the concentration of alcohol in the woman’s blood will be higher than the mans because women produce less of an enzyme needed to break alcohol down and because women’s bodies are composed of less water so there’s less fluid to dilute the alcohol.

    Also the older we get, the more moderately we should be drinking.  Read more at http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/getting-older-why-less-is-more-when-it-comes-to-alcohol-20160425-goe2hf.html

  • Why Does Our Volume Increase with Alcohol

    Why does alcohol have such an effect on our hearing that it causes us to speak louder, even shout?

    In an article on Abc.net.au Dr Karl attempts to explain why.

    According to the doctor, a few drinks impairs your sense of hearing, so when you speak, you mistakenly think you are speaking softer than usual. To compensate, you think you’re speaking louder.

    Scientists aren’t exactly sure how alcohol affect your hearing, but we do know that sound information is carried from your eardrum to the central processing centres inside your brain. As alcohol affects the brain, it has a chain reaction, affecting everything controlled by the brain, including hearing.

    Read more at http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2016/04/26/4448817.htm

  • How Cheap American Champage Goes Down with the French

    So the France is known for having the best wine and some of the most popular is Champagne. But what would happen if French people were to try some cheap, American produced “champagne”?

    Let’s watch this Buzzfeed video and find out.

     

  • People in Canberra Drink More than Australians

    There have been calls for a crackdown following relevations that Canberrans drink more than other Australians.

    According to research by FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), people in Canberra are drinking more and to riskier levels than the nation’s average.

    The study shows more than one in five Canberrans are drinking themselves into danger of chronic long-term harm.

    In contrast to the national trend, more Canberrans are becoming daily drinkers.

    While Australia is reducing its daily drinking, the ACT’s drinking rate is rising.

    Source: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberrans-drink-more-than-australia-and-more-than-before-calls-for-alcohol-crackdown-20160404-gnxq26.html

  • Growing Popularity of Bespoke Brews

    If you’re in the hospitality industry you’ve probably noticed the growing popularity of bespoke brews.

    In a recent article on TheShout.com.au it was put forward that bespoke beers were a way of differentiating your venue in a sea of licensed venues.

    A good way to take on the competition is to collaborate with local breweries and create something unique.

    Alyce Schlothauer of NSW-based bar group, the Pocket Group speaks about their decision to create their own bespoke brew to stand out from the crowd and how it has paid off.

    As consumers become more discerning quality is going to be what sets your venue apart from all the others.

    Read more at http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/why-the-growing-interest-in-bespoke-brews

  • Celebrating Australian Wines

    As part of Aussie Wine Month, Wine Australia has launched a trade competition for wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, bars and retailers with registered events or promotions.

    As part of the trade competition, sommeliers stand a chance of winning a $4000 travel bursury to visit the Australian wine regions of their choosing and create a personalised itinery with Wine Australia.

    There are other prizes as well for retailers etc. and participation in Aussie Wine Month is free. For more information go to the Aussie Wine Month website.

    Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/wine-australia-launches-aussie-wine-month-trade-pr

  • Gluten Free Beer Advancements by German Company Using Australian Technology

    Australian ingenuity has paid off, with a gluten free grain developed in Australia being used by German brewer Radeberger to make the first gluten free beer.

    The Kebari barley was developed through the Coeliac Friendly Cereals project, co-funded by the CSIRO and The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

    The grain was developed using conventional plant breeding methods resulting in 10,000 times less hordeins (the type of gluten found in barley) than regular barley.

    Radebarger created the Pionier beer using the gluten free grain, to be launched this month.

    As the number of people with coeliac disease rise and increasing numbers opt for gluten free diets, this is a particularly valuable development.

    Source: http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/04/18/article/German-brewers-use-Australian-technology-to-brew-gluten-free-beer/YUMKSZOFVI.html

  • Variance in National Alcohol Guidances Confusing

    A recent article on TheAustralian.com.au discussed the varying national alcohol guidelines which can prove confusing when travelling to other countries.

    In countries like Chile and the United States have a higher allowance for men – 5 glasses of wine a night before it’s too much.

    A study by American researchers shows huge variations in national alcohol guidance with some countries having no clear definition of “a drink”. Some allow five times as much alcohol as others a day.

    In Australia no more than 2 standard drinks a day are recommended.

    Source: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/drink-too-much-move-to-chile/news-story/89979eb02869d4b2d8b5f00b94de6f98