Drinking culture. Now & Then

NORTHERN COMMUNITIES BURDENED BY BOOZE ABUSE

Alice Springs has been grabbing headlines as alcohol abuse dominates communities in the north of Australia. Northern Territory Police recently released statistics reporting a massive 54 per cent increase in both alcohol-related assaults and domestic violence in Alice Springs over the past year. The town of 26k residents has reputedly seen something of a mass exodus, […]

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TOOHEYS CELEBRATES 150 YEARS IN BUSINESS

The NSW-born Tooheys brewing has notched up 150 years in business, throwing parties around the state celebrating all its brands – from Old to New and beyond. On 7 September 1869, two Irish-Australian brothers, John and James Toohey, obtained their brewing license and began production at the first Tooheys Brewery, in Darling Harbour. Their first

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AUSTRALIAN DRINKING HABITS 2019

The 2019 study by Roy Morgan on the drinking habits of Australians reports continued decline in regular consumption but further clarity for licensed venues and retailers. Roy Morgan’s Alcohol Consumption Currency Report questioned 15,000+ consumers, to continue the company’s statistical analysis of the liquor landscape across Australia. The Report notes that two-thirds (66.3 per cent)

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AUSTRALIANS’ CHANGING DRINKING HABITS & PREFERENCES

New research out of Drinkwise and Nielsen gives insight into the changing ways Australian social sectors are consuming alcohol. Drinkwise’s Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017 is a comprehensive study comparing survey results a decade apart, providing a view on the changes to all aspects of drinking behaviour, including people’s frequency, quantity, type, reason for

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ALCOHOL REPORT: UNDERAGE IN DECLINE, OVER 50s BINGEING ON THE RISE

Industry groups have come out in support of findings in the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey that show the continued downward trend of underage and risky drinking. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) produces the National Drug Strategy Household Survey every 2-3 years. Highlights of the 2016 report released today indicate that

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HISTORY REFLECTS ADVANCING NEED FOR ‘ADULT’ ATTRACTIONS

On 2 February, 1955, New South Wales enjoyed its first day of ‘late’ trading in hotels since 1916. The Herald reported “brisk” trade during the new trading hours up to 10pm, and a grateful, diverse demographic of patrons enjoying the opportunity for hospitality in the evening. The Newport Hotel – aka the Newport Arms, and

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