Voters back drug and alcohol tests for politicians

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.

  • byDavid Crowe

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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.

  • byJessica Yun
Calling time on wine o’clock:The hidden reasons working mothers use alcohol to cope

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.

  • byWendy Tuohy
Nationals MP Davey helped write new alcohol rules for parliament

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.

  • byOlivia Ireland andJames Massola
Thousands avoid arrest – and instead enjoy a snooze,a coffee and a ride home

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.

  • byKieran Rooney
Wowsers! There’s only one thing more boring than a heavy drinker

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.

  • byMalcolm Knox
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Parliament’s most colourful character has fallen down. Can he get up again?

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.

  • byJames Massola
Five simple words represented my return to binge-drinking

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.

  • byVictoria Vanstone
For the first time in forever,I feel sorry for Barnaby Joyce

For the first time in forever,I feel sorry for Barnaby Joyce

The culture of machismo and booze-fuelled bravado puts us all at risk. If there’s no evidence a ban would work,let’s adopt a proposal from Zali Steggall.

  • byJenna Price
How does alcohol affect your gut health?

How does alcohol affect your gut health?

Happy microbes are essential for digestion,immune function and intestinal health. Does drinking mess it all up?

  • byAlice Callahan
Outrage as drunk fans cause chaos on PGA Tour
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Outrage as drunk fans cause chaos on PGA Tour

A perfect storm of wild weather and alcohol at the Phoenix Open led to some of the most raucous scenes yet at a tournament famous for them. It could be the PGA Tour left with the hangover.

  • byJames Corrigan