Queenslanders call politicians to account over alcohol harms
Queenslanders call politicians to account over alcohol harms Queensland has a problem with alcohol, and with less than two weeks until...
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Queensland scores well below pass grade in alcohol policy, sixth in Australia
Queensland fizzes out in alcohol policy Queensland scores sixth in latest review of alcohol policy Majority of Australian jurisdictions...
Staggering alcohol toll must be reduced to ensure a healthier NSW
As we head into summer and brace for the unwelcome but expected increase in alcohol consumption, the upcoming state election provides us...
NSW leads the way in alcohol controls
Queensland needs to take lessons from New South Wales in the fight against booze-fuelled violence, a leading advocate says. The...
Punch once and you could be in court twice
Those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law after being convicted of an alcohol-fuelled offence could find themselves back in...
Cheers to drinking less, but we’re tipping the scales
People in Ipswich may not live as long as those in Brisbane but they have the best record in the state for avoiding risky alcohol...
State resolute on new alcohol laws
Western Australia’s Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron hopes laws that ban adults giving alcohol to other people’s children will...
More than bruises: recovery after violence hard to measure
Victims of alcohol-fuelled violence do not always walk away with just bruises. The emotional and mental scars, along with any permanent...
Drugs do kill but culture of booze more deadly
Sydney student Georgina Bartter has become the latest casualty in the unwinnable war against drugs. As her family and friends come to...
One punch and a life ends
Bruce Steensen was a loveable larrikin who would do anything for anyone. On February 21, his generous nature cost him his life. Brisbane...
Young men and women behaving badly
Young people, booze, drugs and violence – it’s a pattern Ross Thompson knows well. The Queensland Homicide Victims’ Support Group general...
Drunk, drugged and violent a day’s work for paramedics
Paralytic and drug addled patients are a regular part of weekend nightshift work for Toowoomba’s paramedics. Advanced care paramedics...
Saving lives can be a risky business
Saving lives is part and parcel of a paramedic’s job, but they also need to consider their own safety by carefully assessing each...
$50 million for Binge Drinking Strategy
Young people, booze and drugs – it’s a volatile mix that has the experts worried. The problem is so worrying that the Federal Government...
One Punch Can Kill campaigners give up on young adults
There is no hope of educating young adults about the effects of violence in bars, clubs and on the street. This is why organisers behind...
Doctors demand a change to Aussie drinking culture
The Australian Medical Association claims the latest survey of alcohol harm in hospital emergency departments is further proof more must...
Drunk patients causing havoc in hospitals, doctors and nurses assaulted
Drunk patients are causing havoc in hospital emergency departments with doctors and nurses regularly assaulted and other patients’ care...
Mayors call for Abbott to reform alcohol tax
The nation’s capital city mayors have asked Prime Minister Tony Abbott to reform alcohol taxation, saying young men “preloading” on cheap...
Time to tackle alcohol abuse
Alcohol misuse is one of Australia’s major health issues. Alcohol-related harm pervades society. It is not just a problem of George...
A-League drops ball on anti-alcohol sponsorship stance
The A-League has dropped a ban on clubs being sponsored by alcohol brands, prompting accusations from health experts that it is more...
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