Education

STIRRING UP A SMART MOVE FOR SAFER NIGHTS

Posted on June 4th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Drink spiking has been on the rise since the 1990s, with a recent study finding around four per cent of heterosexual men and ten per cent of women and sexual minorities experiencing this crime. Without special tools, drugs such as

DRINKWISE KICKS OFF PROGRAM ON MODERATION AND HELP

Posted on May 8th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
DrinkWise and key Queensland stakeholders including the QHA have launched a new initiative to remind patrons about the importance of moderating alcohol consumption and always being respectful. The Always Respect initiative aims to clearly set expectations around acceptable behaviour in

YOUNG PATRONS WARNED ‘JUST … DON’T’

Posted on April 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The 2023 Liquor Accord Forum was held this month, bringing the launch of a new program to tackle anti-social behaviour among younger patrons at licensed venues.   On 5 April more than 200 industry stakeholders from across NSW came together

CARBON NEUTRAL BEER TAPS NEXT GENERATION

Posted on April 27th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Capital Brewing Co is leading the charge into brewing sustainability and the hearts of the next generations, becoming the first ‘carbon neutral’ brewery and products in Australia – and sharing the secrets with the industry.   Capital Brewing Co (CBC) has

STUDY FINDS NO CORRELATION BETWEEN ALCOHOL ADVERTISING AND CONSUMPTION

Posted on October 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Foundation for Advertising Research recently released a study suggesting alcohol advertising does not increase consumption, in conflict with the rhetoric of prohibitionists. The Foundation for Advertising Research (FFAR) operates in Australia and New Zealand, providing expert advice on matters

5 PROBLEMS WITH RSA MARSHALS – AND HOW TO FIX THEM

Posted on April 12th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Contributor – Sam Coffey. Director, 3 Cheers Training   RSA Marshals have the potential to greatly add to a venue’s hospitality and compliance, but there are key problems that stand in the way of them achieving this to best effect.

INCONTROVERTIBLE CRAFT SPAWNS INSTITUTE OF BEER

Posted on December 14th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The fast-changing and trendy business of beer in Australia has taken another evolutionary step, with some of the country’s biggest beer nerds now offering the acclaimed Cicerone training advantage. The crafted beer revolution has been shaking up the establishments in

UNIVERSITY STUDY FINDS EVIDENCE OF DRINKING

Posted on August 8th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A recent covert operation by a team from Deakin University succeeded in finding signs of intoxication by patrons that were drinking. The group conducted 828 “unique cross-sectional observations” at 62 bars, nightclubs and large pubs throughout five Australian cities. Its

VENUES FOOTING BLAME FOR ALCOHOL DRUNK AT HOME

Posted on July 13th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
A study by La Trobe University has found the vast majority of alcohol is not consumed in licensed premises, and calls for measures beyond the blame and restrictions heaped on pubs and bars. Surveying more than 2,000 Australians, the University

DRINKWISE RELEASES NEXT INSTALMENT OF AWARD-WINNING CAMPAIGN

Posted on June 6th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
The award-winning ‘How to Drink Properly’ education campaign has taken another step, bringing ‘How to Date Properly’ to the consciousness of young people. Independent not-for-profit DrinkWise has been producing the How to Drink Properly messages since 2014. Its aim is