Family First Leader Senator Steve Fielding says the Greens are a bit slow off the mark in trying to address Australia’s $16 billion alcohol toll by trying to introduce another tax which won’t...

VicHealth has today welcomed a bid to introduce a mandatory levy on alcohol and junk food advertising, in light of research that shows the overwhelming majority of Victorians want these industries to be...

A new report on the state of Australia’s health shows half of all Australians (48.2 per cent) are taking action to reduce their drinking. “We know that drinking alcohol contributes to the...

Consumer group CHOICE has found that consumers are paying up to 40% more for alcohol at liquor outlets next to supermarkets, and that aggressive pricing policies by the big retailers may be driving smaller...

The Australian Hotels Association (NSW) has expressed concern over recent revelations that kids are having takeaway liquor delivered to their front doors. AHA (NSW) Chief Executive Officer Sally Fielke...

After almost two months since the draft decision, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has now authorised proposed alcohol supply restrictions in an agreement between liquor licensees in...

After a solid start to the financial year, Lion Nathan looks strong against drinks giant and leading rival Foster’s after posting an almost 7 per cent rise on the prior corresponding period. Kirin,...

New research by VicHealth (the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation) suggests that three quarters of Victorians support a levy on alcohol and junk food advertising, with proceeds going to replace sponsorship...

SABMiller’s Head of Sustainable Development, Andy Wales, last week emphasised the need for ‘water-smart’ business practices in the beverage industry. Writing in the UK’s Guardian...

Roy Morgan’s latest customer satisfaction figures show liquor store 1st Choice in the top spot, taking a narrow lead over Dan Murphy’s for December 2009. 1st Choice (91.6% satisfaction) and...