There are few other sporting events that capture, and divide our nation like the State of Origin. This best-of-three rugby league series is hotly contended by the Queensland Maroons and the NSW Blues; State against...
Archive - May 2017
Melinda Edmunds
Melissa Stoneham
Ainslie SartoriLion’s irresponsible collectible can overkill
The false connection between sport, alcohol and success.
Michael ThornCountering vested interests
That corporations wield enormous power is not news. That this power is wielded to benefit the corporation and its agents is not news either. Neither is seeking to counter the power of these corporations by public...
Pokies Community Fund rigged in ACT Clubs’ Favour
The harm from gambling is almost on par with dependent alcohol use and major mental illness. A new study released today investigates the likely burden of harm attributable to poker machine gambling, and its distribution...
Charles LivingstoneIs the majority of alcohol consumed sensibly?
Most alcohol consumed in a way that increases drinker’s risk of harm.
Robin Room
Sarah CallinanA tale of two Carltons – the myth of ‘responsible drinking’
Another day, another alcohol-deal in Aussie sport. At first glance, sure, it seems like a natural fit – a no-brainer, Carlton Football Club’s seven-year partnership with Carlton & United Breweries (CUB). After all...
EditorialCWAA takes stand against alcohol harm in rural Australia
CWAA has partnered with FARE in mobilising Australian communities and partner organisations to rally under the #BoozeFreeSport campaign
Dorothy CoombeBudget 2017: Planes, trains and automobiles
Ongoing failure on preventive health a massive omission.
Live odds ban debate exposes sport and gambling’s uncomfortable mutual dependency
Over the weekend the Turnbull Government flagged its intention to ban gambling advertising during live sporting broadcasts before 8:30 in the evening. Part of the Government’s wide-ranging media reforms, the move would...
David RoweA lot of good things about Country Rugby League but VB’s not one of them
If you follow the NRL you’ll know that Country Origin v City Origin is on this Sunday. You’ll also probably know that this year’s City-Country will be the last in its 106-year history. Hailed as an important grassroots...
