April 2017 | Drink Tank

Alcohol and domestic violence

Continuing our in-depth coverage of, and response to FARE’s Annual Alcohol Poll

28/04/2017

If you believe the alcohol industry spin, alcohol has only a positive place in Australian society and our lives. Woven inseparably into our cultural and biological DNA, it is a vital part of our Aussie spirit – alcohol...

Michael Thorn

27/04/2017

Aussie cancer and alcohol ad ranked best in the world

Advertisement demonstrates that alcohol is carcinogenic

Todd Harper

24/04/2017

Nothing like Jim Beam to dampen the AFL spirit

We can’t believe we’re writing this after our piece on Bundaberg Rum and the NRL last week – or maybe we can. Late on Wednesday, Jim Beam was announced as the first ever ‘official spirit’ of the Australian Football...

Editorial

20/04/2017

Turning down a drink without turning down your social life

How to cut back on the booze without becoming a social pariah

Ashlea Bartram

18/04/2017

Straight from the Bundy bear’s mouth

“Nothing is more powerful than live sport for advertisers”

Michael Thorn

13/04/2017

Wastewater doesn’t lie

Alcohol is the highest consumed drug in all states and territories

Madeleine Day

11/04/2017

Cricket Australia – conduct unbecoming

When it comes to disciplining its players, Cricket Australia wield a big stick. As reported today, Australian spinner Stephen O’Keefe has been hit with a $20,000 fine after making what are described as ‘highly...

Editorial

07/04/2017

Woolworths Limited – shoot first and ask questions later

There is something disquieting about the way Woolworths Limited vehemently challenges those who stand in the way of the development of a Dan Murphy’s in Darwin.

Editorial

06/04/2017