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  • Canberra Outdoor Bars Allowed for First Time

    There are fears that outdoor, alcohol-fuelled crimes will rise in Canberra now that ACT laws have been changed to permit the sale of alcohol outdoors by licensed venues, if they apply for an outdoor bar.

    The state government said the move would be a boost for small business and would make a night out in Canberra more enjoyable but there are some that are concerned that we may see a risk in violence linked to alcohol on Canberra streets.

    Servers of alcohol will need to be more vigilant when enforcing responsible service of alcohol.

    Read more at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-06/outdoor-bars-to-open-for-first-time-in-canberra/6598568

     

     

     

  • Does Mixing Alcohol Make You More Drunk?

    Revellers often resort to pre-loading to get them drunk before a night out, which in itself can be dangerous. But does mixing different types of drinks make you more wasted? This video explains it…

     

  • Some People More At Risk Of Alcohol Problems Than Others

    Ever wondered why some people become alcoholics and others can have a drink now and then but never become addicted.

    In this video, they attempt to explain this phenomenon.

     

  • Gin Becoming Australia’s Favourite White Spirit

    According to the latest Roy Morgan research, gin is steadily overtaking vodka as Australia’s favourite white spirit.

    Excluding ready to drink beverages, over 1.1 million adults in Australia drank vodka in a 4 week period. This is more or less the same number that was drinking 5 years ago, despite the fact that the population has grown since then.

    The average number of monthly gin drinkers on the other hand has increased from 633,000 adults in the year to March 2010 to 860,000 today.

    Find out more here.

     

  • “How to drink” Campaign a Success

    ALSA president, Guiseppe Minissale speaking at the opening of the ALSA Conference in Darwin congratulated DrinkWise for a successful campaign, dubbed ‘How to Drink Properly’.

    The campaign was named the Best Marketing Innovation at the BRW Most Innovative Companies Awards.

    Minissale congratulated DrinkWise CEO John Scott on the campaign as well as the work done to promote safe drinking. Read more about the campaign here.

  • This Is Why You Go Red When You Drink

    There are a number of ways alcohol affects your body as it is consumed and metabolized. As a responsible drinker you should understand how alcohol impacts your body. One of the ways you may have noticed, is by turning your cheeks red. What exactly causes this flushed look and is it dangerous for your health? Watch this video for more.

     

  • Effects of SA Lockout Laws May be Exaggerated

    According to research by University of Adelaide law lecturer Dr Mark Giancaspro, the benefits of SA 3:00am lockout laws on alcohol fuelled violence may have been exaggerated.

    According to Dr Giancaspro lockout laws might not be the only reason why levels of alcohol-fuelled violence have dropped in South Australia. It probably has more to do with a combination of measures including requiring licensed venues to use particular forms of glassware; limiting the drink varieties sold, providing first aid officers and public transport information and managing queues outside premises better.

    Find out more here.

  • Alcohol Fuelled Brawl Leaves One Man in a Coma

    Pictured above is the alleged perpetrator of a punch that left a 29 year old Irish man in hospital in an induced coma.

    The man is being led away by police following a brawl which allegedly started due to someone jumping a queue outside a nightclub at Bondi Junction last weekend.

    The victim, Jason Cierans was enjoying a night out with friends when he was struck around 1am. He was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital for surgery.

     

    Read more at 9News.com.au

  • Graham Norton Released Second Wine

    Talk show host Graham Norton can now also enjoy the title of winemaker, having teamed up with New Zealand based Invivo Wines to create his second Sauvignon Blanc.

    The first version, created from scratch by Norton was a runaway success in 2014, which led to the second version which will be available on our shores. Watch what went into the making here.

     

  • WA Bars and Pubs Get Extended Trading Hours on Sundays

    The 10pm trading limit for pubs, taverns and small bars in Western Australia on Sundays has been lifted by the state government.

    Legislation has been introduced that will allow venues to trade until midnight on Sundays. This means that licensees will no longer have to apply for an extended trading hours permits if they want to trade until midnight on Sundays.

    The industry has welcomed the news, with Bradley Woods, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) WA CEO, commending the government for listening to the electorate.

    Source: HospitalityMagazine.com.au