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Fair game: no alcohol advertising to kids. No exception.

Australian tennis champion and federal politician, John Alexander, is rallying support to abolish the advertising exemption that lets alcohol marketers target children with alcohol ads while they are watching sport live on TV, such as the Tennis Open.

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Sober in the country

Shanna discovered firsthand how inadequate support for alcohol harm is in rural areas. So she started a conversation online and found a massive amount of people ready to join in.

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Booze now, pay later – the dangerous cocktail of alcohol and Afterpay

Buying alcohol via credit services like Afterpay can come with a high cost to the most vulnerable people in our community.

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Advertising industry’s drinking problem has reached breaking point

Alcohol is the essential lubricant that oils the advertising industry’s conferences, awards and networking events. But is it stopping advertisers from doing our best work? Mumbrella’s deputy editor Josie Tutty argues it is.

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Pressure mounts to give power back to local communities to curb family violence

The City of Casey case revealed gaping weaknesses in Victoria’s planning and liquor laws that prevents communities from stopping domestic violence.

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Are some alcohol-harm reduction measures discriminatory?

Are NT and Alice Springs alcohol policies racist?

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Health

Alcohol Industry fails to protect kids from alcohol marketing once again

The alcohol industry’s new rules to protect minors from their alcohol advertising is proven to be woefully ineffective and nothing more than pure deception.

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Health

Why both mums-and-dads-to-be will benefit from an alcohol-free pregnancy this Christmas

Trying for a baby? Or are you already blessed with a bun in the oven? Leading Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist Dr. Raewyn Teirney, explains why both partners in the relationship should enjoy a pregnant pause and avoid alcohol this festive season.

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Health

Declining alcohol consumption in Australia: implications for public health

Alcohol consumption in Australia is declining. What might explain this trend and what can be done by policymakers to encourage further positive action.

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New National FASD action plan unveiled at Australasian Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Conference

Commonwealth announce more than $7 million in new funding

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The truth about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Leading Canadian researchers shed light on FASD, by dispelling common misunderstandings and revealing some evidence-based truths

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Health

What is the link between alcohol and cancer?

Most Australians are in the dark on alcohols strong link to cancer

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