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Joint statement in response to Woolworths decision to abandon development of Darwin Dan Murphy’s megastore
Woolworths’ decision to abandon its plans to build an alcohol megastore near the community of Bagot in Darwin is an acknowledgement of the significant harm the store would cause the community
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Woolworths axes Dan Murphy's store in Darwin after review but future plans unclear
Woolworths CEO leaves door open for a potential new Dan Murphy's in a different site in Darwin after the retailer confirmed it would not go ahead with its initial location after a review found the company had not sufficiently consulted with Indigenous stakeholders.
'One step forward and two steps back': Carers, advocates slam leaked proposals for NDIS overhaul
Carers and advocates have savaged a proposed overhaul of the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme, demanding the federal government rule out several potential reforms touted in a leaked draft of new laws.
'The more you sell, the more harm it causes': Open letter asks Woolworths to drop Darwin Dan Murphy's bid
Opponents of the large-scale Dan Murphy's outlet planned for Darwin are targeting shareholders and board members of supermarket giant Woolworths, urging the parent company to abandon the continued push against the rejection of the required liquor licence.
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It’s time for Woolworths to do the right thing and stop the Darwin Dan Murphy’s megastore
Community and health groups are disappointed by the decision of the Northern Territory (NT) Director of Liquor Licensing to approve Woolworths’ Darwin Dan Murphy’s, despite the overwhelming evidence that the store will cause harm, and against the strong objection of local communities.
Aboriginal and community groups vow to continue to oppose Woolworths’ alcohol megastore
Aboriginal and community leaders are disappointed with today’s decision made by the Northern Territory (NT) Director of Liquor Licensing to green-light Woolworths’ Darwin Dan Murphy’s megastore, which is proposed to be built on the doorstep of three dry Aboriginal communities.
Community leaders call for Woolworths Directors to abandon plans for Dan Murphy’s superstore
Today community leaders have signed an open letter to Woolworths Chair Gordon Cairns calling on him to abandon plans for a Dan Murphy’s superstore close to dry communities in Darwin
FARE welcomes updated National Alcohol Guidelines
The Guidelines reflect the best available evidence on the harm caused by alcohol, providing people with accurate, clear and consistent information about how to reduce their risk of harm.