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We live in the nanniest of nanny states, but is it our own fault?
As Brisbane prepares to invite the world to our city in 2032, perhaps we should be a little more relaxed in our hardline approach to drinking, and treat adults like adults.
- by Cameron Atfield
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What happens to your relationship when one of you stops drinking?
Giving up alcohol can shift the dynamics in a relationship. Here’s how to navigate that change.
- by Paula Goodyer
Rupert spent two weeks in Bali without drinking. He’s not alone
They’re calling it The Next Big Dry – young Australian travellers overseas turning their back on alcohol-fuelled partying and instead opting for high sobriety.
- by Sue Williams
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Resolve Political Monitor
Voters back drug and alcohol tests for politicians
Only 4 per cent of voters in the Resolve Political Monitor said it was “fine” for politicians to drink at work, while 68 per cent said they should not drink at all when working.
- by David Crowe
Hard Solo and Gen Z are driving a new wave of lemon drinks, says Endeavour boss
Lemon-flavoured drinks are in, says the CEO of Dan Murphy’s and BWS’ parent company, and spritzers are about to make a comeback.
- by Jessica Yun
Calling time on wine o’clock: The hidden reasons working mothers use alcohol to cope
“It’s about the double jobs that many women do”: Mothers told researchers they struggled to meet expectations at work and home in the evening, which is when alcohol kicked in as a stress-relieving tool.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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Political leadership
Nationals MP Davey helped write new alcohol rules for parliament
Perin Davey, who was caught on camera slurring her words at Senate estimates last week, is a key member of the group tasked with writing federal parliament’s tough new alcohol and drugs policy.
- by Olivia Ireland and James Massola
Thousands avoid arrest – and instead enjoy a snooze, a coffee and a ride home
Victoria’s new intoxication services helped more than 3100 people in the first three months after public drunkenness was decriminalised.
- by Kieran Rooney
Opinion
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Wowsers! There’s only one thing more boring than a heavy drinker
There’s only so much mineral water you can drink before your life becomes an endless treadmill between table and toilet with few laughs in between.
- by Malcolm Knox
Parliament’s most colourful character has fallen down. Can he get up again?
Barnaby Joyce’s recent behaviour has reignited debate about federal parliament’s workplace standards and culture.
- by James Massola
Five simple words represented my return to binge-drinking
“Let’s have a night out,” I declared, as we packed snacks into our nappy bags. What followed was a turning point I couldn’t ignore.
- by Victoria Vanstone