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Archive - February 2013
EditorialBeware the threat from within
New figures provided to the NSW Police Association by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) show that alcohol-related assaults in Byron Bay rose by 20 per cent in the last year. The figures support...
Michael ThornByron community sick of party tourism
A massive influx of revelers hit Byron Bay on New Years Eve, leaving behind a massive clean up operation, and a community completely outraged by the state of their home. Since then, concerned locals have attended two...
Di MahoneyThe fox and the hen house
Should the alcohol industry be left in charge of developing alcohol education resources?
Australia, adults and alcohol
University of Adelaide's Belinda Quick encourages her fellow students to reflect on their drinking habits during O-Week this year.
Belinda QuickChange is in the air
Daily Telegraph reporter, Caroline Marcus talks about the public response to her recent article on why she went dry on Australia Day.
Caroline MarcusHigh Sobriety: My year without booze
Published this week, Jill Stark's new book recounts her year-long stint without booze.
Jill Stark
Howard Ralley