Alcohol
Tightening and loosening restrictions in the Kimberley
In 2007, alcohol restrictions were introduced into the indigenous communities of Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley. Thanks......
Self-imposed alcohol ban in Jigalong
The latest Indigenous community to face a total alcohol ban is the town of Jigalong in Western Australia. Terry Waldron,......
Alcopops: for the health of the nation or the wealth of the government?
The alcopops issue refuses to go away, after the Federal Government this week announced it would re-introduce the tax, and......
No help for young alcohol addicted mums
It’s a tragic thing – a thirteen year old child, already addicted to alcohol, giving birth to a baby who......
Research needed into Foetal Alcohol syndrome
Foetal alcohol syndrome is not just an indigenous problem – it’s right across all areas of Australian society. But Sue......
Alcopops tax gets axed
The contentious issue of alcopops doesn’t seem to be going away, with the issue once again causing hot debate in......
Alcopops Tax Hike to Stay or to Go?
The government has reached an agreement with the Greens and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon on the controversial alcopops tax legislation.......
Ecstasy for highschool – no ID required
With a 16 year old high school student just arrested for the possession of 94 ecstasy tablets, questions have been......
Binge drinking linked to breast cancer
Today is Breast Cancer Awareness or Pink Ribbon Day. The familiar words of health advice are universal – ‘Everything in......
Salvos call on government to restrict alcohol advertising
An overwhelming number of Australians want alcohol advertising reduced or banned entirely, according to research commissioned by the Salvation Army.......