The number of alcohol-related assaults in Victoria have risen rose by almost since 2001, while the number of ambulance attendances to deal with incidents related to alcohol more than tripled.
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Woollies denied liquor retail purchases
The consumer watchdog has ruled against Woolworths purchasing more liquor retailers, because it would lessen competition.
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Major food companies targeting low income communities more likely to lead unhealthy lifestyles
A new report has found that major food processors are targeting low and middle income areas with their unhealthy products, armed with the knowledge that consumption of unhealthy foods is higher in amongst those societal groups.
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Japanese takeover of Little Creatures depends on shareholders’ vote
Japanese-owned beverage company, Lion, has made a bid for Perth-based brewer Little World Beverages (LWB), which is now valued at more than $380 million.
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A new dress all starts with a bottle of wine
Scientists from the University of Western Australia have found a new use for red wine: clothing.
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Coca-Cola’s 6-step plan to be the leading Aussie beer brewer
Coca-Cola Amatil has confirmed plans to re-enter the Australian brewing industry by 2014, despite earlier disputing such rumours.
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Coles and Woollies are bullying winemakers too: departing Winemakers’ Federation chief
Amid accusations that Coles and Woolworths are intimidating food manufacturers and produce growers so much they are too scared to even speak up at a Senate Inquiry, a leading Australian wine body has publically criticised the big two.
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People in regional Australia more likely to consume alcohol, be obese
A new Australia-wide study has found that people living in rural areas are more likely to consume alcohol and be overweight and obese.
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Most Australians think we have an alcohol problem
Almost 80 per cent of Australians think that, as a nation, we have a problem with alcohol.
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Calling time on alcohol taxation in Australia
Australia’s approach to alcohol taxation is riddled with inconsistencies.
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An outrageously tasty cider: Lucky Duck cider
Two little ducks set off one day over the hill and far away to hunt for the world’s finest Braeburn apples with the help of many friends they produced an outrageously tasty cider...
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A good soul: Soul Virgin Non-Alcoholic drinks
These delicious sparkling beverages, made with fruit concentrates and natural flavours, are perfect for any occasion.
Whether you’re the designated driver, a mother-to-be, or you simply don’t have time for hangovers, soul virgins will quench your thirst.
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Advertising in bottle shops encourages youth binge drinking
Point-of-sale alcohol advertising is creating a generation of binge drinkers, according to new research.
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Higher taxes needed to curb binge-drinking: health group
We’re losing the war on alcoholism and binge drinking and changing the tax system to bump up prices on stronger varieties is the only way to start to improve it, according to health groups.
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