States to probe alcohol laws for links to domestic violence

States to probe alcohol laws for links to domestic violence

Each state and territory will investigate whether they should shorten trading hours or limit online delivery options,bringing alcohol into the national conversation about gendered violence.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos

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Coles set to axe Vintage Cellars and First Choice brands as it takes fight to Dan Murphy’s

Coles set to axe Vintage Cellars and First Choice brands as it takes fight to Dan Murphy’s

The country’s second largest supermarket retailer is making a dramatic shift as it looks to claw back market share lost to the group behind Dan Murphy’s and BWS.

  • byJessica Yun
Red wine for Melburnians,sav blanc for Sydneysiders – and lattes for all

Red wine for Melburnians,sav blanc for Sydneysiders – and lattes for all

Food delivery app data shows NSW residents want sauvignon blanc,lemonade and cola delivered to their door,while Victorians want red wine and VB.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan
Albanese’s hand-picked domestic violence experts tell him to ban gambling ads

Albanese’s hand-picked domestic violence experts tell him to ban gambling ads

The prime minister ordered a rapid review of practical solutions to stop the violence. The advice he received is something he’s been reluctant to do.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Beyoncé’s latest hit is a whisky – and it’s genuinely delicious

Beyoncé’s latest hit is a whisky – and it’s genuinely delicious

Beyoncé has launched a whisky brand,developed in partnership with global drinks giant LVMH.

  • byNeil Ridley andJoel Harrison
Why drinks in the park just got much easier in central Sydney

Why drinks in the park just got much easier in central Sydney

The City of Sydney council has halved the number of alcohol-free areas amid concerns the bans don’t work and unfairly impact disadvantaged groups.

  • byMichael Koziol
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Older adults don’t benefit from moderate drinking,according to large study

Older adults don’t benefit from moderate drinking,according to large study

While many of us assume an occasional glass of red wine is good for us,new research suggests we need to rethink what we know about alcohol.

  • byRoni Caryn Rabin
This Perth man had an $800 a week drug habit. He thought going to his GP would help
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This Perth man had an $800 a week drug habit. He thought going to his GP would help

For about six years,Dale Cranswick used drugs to get through the stress of being a chef at a busy restaurant. Then he found the answer. Or so he thought.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
Webb has many enemies and they will not stop until they topple her

Webb has many enemies and they will not stop until they topple her

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has enjoyed a break from controversy,but her detractors are never far away.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Police commissioner bans purchase of alcohol for gifts,hospitality

Police commissioner bans purchase of alcohol for gifts,hospitality

The under-fire Police Commissioner Karen Webb followed in the footsteps of her predecessor in giving alcohol as gifts.

  • byAlexandra Smith
Tax breaks for distilleries open to ‘rorts and abuse’,government warned

Tax breaks for distilleries open to ‘rorts and abuse’,government warned

Medium-sized distilleries say tax breaks for small spirits producers are an “existential threat” to their businesses.

  • byAndrew Taylor