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Archive - June 2017
EditorialParamedics treating more young women for alcohol intoxication than men
State-wide ambulance figures in Western Australia show young women require more urgent medical assistance for alcohol intoxication than young men.
Lily NothlingUnderstanding the nature of the beast: Guides to the alcohol industry
It’s important to understand the nature of the alcohol industry and how alcohol companies and industry groups seek to influence governments.
Hannah PierceNSW Blues pounced on by Lion’s Tooheys
Lion now holds an unequivocal monopoly in the NRL – and looks set to keep pride of place for Origin matches for the foreseeable future.
XXXX and the Maroons: rugby league’s second sponsorship split
Queensland’s record-breaking Maroons are set to split from brewer, Lion’s XXXX brand. It's the second alcohol sponsorship shake-up this past fortnight, and a significant one.
Prevention 1st Forum wrap-up
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to tackling Australia’s chronic disease burden, but is Australia pulling its weight when it comes to tackling the nation’s greatest public health challenge?
Is the latest NSW liquor review a cause for concern?
The NSW Government has announced a new liquor review into the way in which community views are considered during liquor licence applications. But is this a step forward, or another step backwards?
Industry excuses don’t pass the pub test
When it comes to the regulation of alcohol in NSW, there is a significant mismatch between the burden of harms on society, and the legal duties imposed on those who profit from alcohol availability and over supply.
Tony BrownHow we are being hoodwinked by detrimental marketing tactics
A Charles Darwin University marketing expert says Australia needs better public health regulations to limit the promotion of harmful products.
Professor Steven GreenlandBitter sweet news of VB’s Blues split
State of Origin fans are all too familiar with the giant VB logo brandished across NSW Blues players’ chests. Thankfully, those days are numbered.
