We should never forget that second hand drinking can have harmful effects, rather than focussing solely on the impact of alcohol on the drinker themselves. In addition to the drink drivers, mothers who drink during pregnancy resulting in Foetal Alcohol…
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Addressing A Pregnant Drinker
The federal government is stepping up efforts to stop Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by addressing pregnancy drinking with $7 million in funding. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder causes severe neurodevelopmental impairments as a result of brain damage from alcohol exposure in…
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Examining Whether Alcohol Really Has Health Benefits
The question of whether drinking really does have health benefits is one that has baffled researchers and scientists for decades with some studies indicating that moderate alcohol consumption can lead to a longer life, having a particular benefit on the…
52 Students Received Sommelier Certification in Sydney
The Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania recently revealed the results of its Introductory and Certified examinations held in Sydney. Fifty-two students received certification with Felix Auzou (Dear Saint Eloise) being awarded the title of The 2019 Riedel Sydney Certified Sommelier…
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Heavy Drinkers Consume More Than Half of All Alcohol
Alarming new research has emerged that suggests that heavy drinkers are consuming more than half of all alcohol in Australia. Just 10 per cent of drinkers are consuming 54.4 per cent of all the alcohol consumed in Australia, according to…
Here’s How That Late Night Alcohol is Affecting Your Sleep
Many people use alcohol as way to combat insomnia, assuming that one or two glasses of wine before bed is a good fix. While alcohol will help you feel drowsy at the time, it actually has a negative impact on…
IBISWorld Predictions for Most Popular Festive Drinks
According to IBISWorld, a leading researcher this festive season’s most popular drinks are likely to be Prosecco, Rose’ and craft beer. As people become more health conscious, IBISWorld also predicts a decline in per capita alcohol consumption as the demand…
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Authorities Bust Illegal Alcohol Production Facility in South Australia
South Australian Police have raided an address where suspected illegal manufacture of alcohol was taking place. Police and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) conducted the raid following a tip-off. It led to the discovery of equipment and ingredients used in…
Vegemite Flavoured Alcohol – A Hit or Miss?
A firm Australian favourite, Vegemite is now available in alcohol form from Australian distillery Archie Rose. This classic breakfast staple has been turned into a drink available for sale online and from independent bars and liquor shops as of the…
This is How Your Drinking Affects Your body as You Age
You may have noticed that as you get older, those hangovers seem to get worse and worse and linger longer than they did when you were in your youth. A 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey found men in their…
