Category: Alcohol harm
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“Radical, or plain common sense?” Public health’s perennial question
Terry Slevin I was recently invited by ABC Radio Adelaide to talk about our policy asks ahead of the March 2026 state election. The invitation followed the release of our association’s South Australian Branch election platform on 13 February. The host of the Mornings programme, Rory McLaren, opened with a…
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Preventive health is important, just not when it comes to alcohol
Michelle Jongenelis When the WA Government announced the appointment of Australia’s first dedicated Minister for Preventative Health, the public health community praised the move. Finally, a government in Australia was taking prevention seriously. Fast forward 12 months and nothing could be further from the truth. While other states have been…
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Alcohol cut backs don’t dry out tourism, research finds
Tanya Chikritzhs For many, alcohol is tightly woven into Australia’s tourism identity. From winery tours to pub crawls, alcohol is often sold as part of the experience. Some believe that restrictions on alcohol sales in regional towns aimed at curbing alcohol-related problems may discourage visitors and undermine local economies. This…
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Drones with fast food and alcohol are on the way, but at what cost?
Victoria Farrar Drones are becoming more prevalent in our everyday lives, and it’s anticipated that drone delivery of fast food and alcohol will be the next big use for drones in our society. Judging by the geographic reach of drone food delivery, which is already available in parts of Brisbane…
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Calling time on tobacco vending machines
Dr Christina Watts, Dr Natalia Lizama and Professor Suzan Burton Many of us know someone who only smokes when they drink. Perhaps they’re a former smoker, are currently trying to quit, or only feel compelled to smoke when they’re at the pub. This isn’t merely anecdotal – there is strong evidence…
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Sober curiosity on the rise amid growing concern about alcohol
Jasmine Lykissas The Australian legend of a man with a beer permanently in hand has shaped our country’s culture for the past two centuries. Drinking was transported to Australia during colonisation, when boatloads of prisoners from the Irish and British Isles would commiserate and celebrate with bottles of rum. Alcohol…