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Aussies’ world-beating virus habit revealed

A global survey has listed Australia as the biggest drinkers during COVID-19 while a large number of Aussies also said they...

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28th Jan. 2021 12:01 PM

A global survey has listed Australia as the biggest drinkers during COVID-19 while a large number of Aussies also said they gained weight.

Aussies warned to cut out the booze

The number of recommended weekly standard drinks has been slashed, as experts now believe there are less positives than...

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08th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

The number of recommended weekly standard drinks has been slashed, as experts now believe there are less positives than first thought to alcohol.

Surprising group our biggest drinkers

Most people would tell you hard-partying young people are the biggest drinkers but that’s because they haven’t read this...

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16th Nov. 2020 7:11 AM

Drinkers by type. Picture: Hello Sunday Morning

War is brewing over controversial Dan Murphy's store

THE NT Liquor Commission’s 15-person board has considered resigning after the government hand decided to make a decision on...

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13th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

THE NT Liquor Commission’s 15-person board has considered resigning after the government hand decided to make a decision on Dan Murphy's.

Alarming age boys have their first alcoholic drink revealed

Serious concerns have been raised about the age boys have their first alcoholic drink and the profound impact it has on...

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07th Oct. 2020 7:10 PM

Serious concerns have been raised about the age boys have their first alcoholic drink and the profound impact it has on their drinking habits into adulthood.

Data shows CQ among the country’s worst drinkers, smokers

See where your area ranks amongst the nation’s biggest risk takers.

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16th July 2020 4:07 PM

How to avoid too much food and drink at home

Here are our top tips for fighting off the urge to open the fridge 20 times a day while working from home.

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30th April 2020 8:04 AM

Dietitian Amelia White. Picture: PATRICK GEE

Studies show surprising fact about Aussies and their booze

Reports of Australians buying liquor in record amounts would lead you to think we’re all hitting the bottle in a big way –...

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17th April 2020 2:04 PM

Reports of record alcohol sales might make you think all Australians are hitting the bottle – but the reality is many are using the lockdown period to cut back. Picture: Istock

Drink driver ignores wise wife

A contrite husband has accepted the grave risk he put his and other families under while driving more than five times the...

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14th Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

A high-range drink driver has faced up to his mistake.

Why wine equals good times for women in middle age

Researchers have found women in middle age view drinking alcohol as a positive part of their lives despite any health...

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21st Nov. 2019 10:11 PM

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