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In the last GrogWatch for 2006 41st issue for 2006 we report on the surprise and disappointment of the ‘Bikini Party’ at the Amber Lounge, the major themes for GrogWatch over the past year as well as a big thank-you to all the GrogWatchers, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 41st issue for 2006 we report on the surprise and disappointment of the ‘Bikini Party’ at the Amber Lounge, the major themes for GrogWatch over the past year as well as a big thank-you to all the GrogWatchers, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 40th issue for 2006 we report on “Reducing intoxication among drinkers” the main aim of the National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2009, Alcohol Diversion Program in the City of Casey, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 39th issue for 2006 we report on the high density of licensed premises in several major suburbs in the city of Casey, the Thinking Drinking II: From Problems to Solutions meeting, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 38th issue for 2006 we report on the 2005 school student alcohol survey, the Thinking Drinking II: From Problems to Solutions meeting, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 37th issue for 2006 we report on New Zealands review of alcohol advertising, Tony Abbott's critique of Coca Cola, and a summary of the weekly alcohol related media items.
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In the 36th issue for 2006 we discuss Victoria Bitters undermining of the “Movember” campaign, Cricket Australia’s concern over drunks, the market overview of RTDs, spirits and sparkling wine, and a summary of alcohol related media items for the week and notices.
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In the 35th issue for 2006 we present Dwayne Russell’s view that there is too much sponsorship of sport by alcohol, the new French health warnings on the packaging of alcoholic drinks, a query of the behaviour of the presenters at the ARIA awards, and a summary of alcohol related media items for the week and notices.
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In the 34th issue for 2006 we present a look at Thailand's new ban on alcohol advertising, a profile on a keynote speaker for the upcoming Thinking Drinking II conference, a question on drink spinking in NSW Parliament, and a summary of alcohol related media items for the week and notices.
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Our 33rd issue for 2006 features two queries from GrogWatch readers on alcohol advertising and cheap liquor, with a summary of alcohol related media items for the week and notices.
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Highlights for this week: Australian cricket captured by beer interests, amendments to WA's liquor licensing act going to parliament this week, plus the media wrap and notices.
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Highlights for 9 October: Perth Racing does a backflip on its hardline approach to liquor licensing, GrogWatch readers' opinions sought on a range of alcohol-related issues, plus the media wrap and notices.
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In our first GrogWatch after the break, we ask, why does the AFL condone binge drinking at the Brownlow Medal, and how does the venue evade licensing laws that prohibit the serving of drunk patrons? Bruce Clark wants the government to outlaw "secondary supply" of minors without parent approval, plus the media wrap and notices.
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This week's highlights for the 11 September: Foster's to revive its David Boon talking doll, a new lobby group in WA calls for greater availability of alcohol, the Thinking Drinking II conference, notices about an alcohol awareness session and a seminar at Turning Point, and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 4 September: a judge questions the marketing of spirits to young people, another complaint to Bundaberg Rum about their logo on children's clothing, a new liquor control advisory council established in Victoria, the Thinking Drinking II conference, a seminar at Turning POint, and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 28 August: the ABS releases a report on Australia's drinking, the City of Casey publishes a guideline for licensed venues, the Thinking Drinking II conference, Diageo's complaint to CAAN and our response, and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 21 August: Darebin Council moves to limit the number of liquor outlets in its borders, a CAAN subscriber responds to last week's article about The Sunday Age, the Thinking Drinking II conference, a free seminar at Turning Point and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 14 August: Geoff Munro writes in response to criticism of "wowsers", Diageo hosts a dinner for politicians in Canberra, Hashim Amla refuses to promote alcohol on his uniform, the Thinking Drinking II conference and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 7 August: Sarah Jaggard writes about the relaxing of liquor licensing rules at Subiaco Oval, the Thinking Drinking II conference is announced, Turning Point's upcoming forum and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlight for the 31 July: Bill Stronach writes about the new $2 wines, an article from The Australian criticises government funding for Drinkwise, parents angry at alcohol testing in schools, Turning Point's upcoming forum and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlight for the 24 July: Bill Stronach argues for the decriminalisation of public drunkenness, Sarah Jaggard responds to a push to to relax liquor licensing in WA, a comment from a subscriber about last week's letter about the Royal Botanic Gardens, Turning Point's upcoming forum and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlight for the 17 July: Sarah Jaggard writes about the results of the 2004 House hold survey for WA, a comment from a subscriber regarding our feature story last week, a letter to the editor from ADF CEO, Turing points upcoming forum and a round up of the alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights for the 10 July: Our feature column is by Bill Stronach CEO of the Australian Drug Foundation regarding P&O refusing to change its policy of paying bar staff a commission on drink sales, a new advisory body has been established on liquor licensing issues, the Turning Point WIP forum, and a round up of the week's news.
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This week's highlights for the 26 June: Judy Finnegan of Chatswood Community Drug and Alcohol Service reports on local research into women’s drinking; we note the launch of the new AER Centre for Alcohol Policy Research and then publication of the state of alcohol related harms in local government areas in Victoria; plus the summary of alcohol items in the media.
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This week's highlighlights for 19 June: Sarah Jaggard describes the astonishing outcome of a case brought against a Perth hotel for alleged breaches of the Liquor Licensing Act, Geoff Munro reports on Radio National’s review of Drinkwise Australia, and a GrogWatcher from Melbourne queries the Footy Show’s encouragement of binge drinking at the World Cup. Plus a summary of media articles and notices.
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This week's highlights for the 12 June: Sarah Jaggard of WACAN explains a complaint against Bundaberg Rum merchandise that appears to target young males, we report on policy moves in Scotland to reduce alcohol related problems, and we summarise the past week’s alcohol reports in the media.
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This week's highlights for the 5 June: features commentary by CAAN Director Geoff Munro on the implications of a report into alleged drink spiking and the introduction of a new team into the National Basketball League, along with news of a campaign against binge drinking and a summary of alcohol reports in the media. (Please note GrogWatch did not appear last week due to staff commitments at the 5th International Conference on Drugs and Young People.)
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This week's highlights for 22 May: GrogWatch features a report from Sarah Jaggard on a WA court case over the death of an intoxicated patron of licensed premises, a call for FIFA to eliminate alcohol sponsorship of the World Cup, a reader’s comment on drinking norms and the summary of the past week’s alcohol news in the media.
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This week's highlights for 15 May: GrogWatch features reports on liquor licensing in NSW and Victoria, including a report into liquor outlet density; a preview by Phil Reed of the New Zealand Drug Foundation of the alcohol topics at the International Conference on Drugs and Young People in Sydney next week, and we summarise the past week’s alcohol news in the media.
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This week's highlight for 8 May: Sarah Jaggard asks why does FHM magazine continue to promote binge drinking and Geoff Munro asks why does the alcohol industry never complain. Plus our usual summary of the past week’s alcohol related reports in the media.
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This week's highlights: Odyssey House CEO David Crosbie argues it is contradictory for the government to give taxpayers’ money to the alcohol industry to run a campaign against underage drinking. We report on questions in the NSW Parliament over marketing of pre-mixed drinks and the usual summary of alcohol related media items.
CAAN apologises for GrogWatch being late this week.
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This week's highlight: Geoff Munro takes the opportunity to revisit the alcoholic milk debate, we note a forthcoming public lecture by Professor Robin Room, a GrogWatcher complains about a radio advertisement and the weekly update of alcohol news.
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This week's highlights: GrogWatch features reports by Paul Dillon on research into young people’s experience of pre-mixed drinks and Sarah Jaggard on local problems caused by unsafe serving at a hotel in Perth, and we provide a summary of the past week’s alcohol related reports in the media.
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This week’s highlights: Your replies to ‘drinking at a primary school disco’, The Western Australian government has reformed WA’s liquor laws after a review of the Liquor Licensing Act 1988, further information on 5th DYP conference presenters, subsribers comments regarding VB wrapping paper, new report released by NDARC on 'ready to drink' producst and a round up of alcohol news for the week.
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This week's highlights: a parent asks for advice on drinking at primary schools and we offer a prize for all answers; a research note re the “health effects” of drinking, an advertisement for ethical investments; and the usual summary of media stories. Note: a text-only version of GrogWatch is now available.
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This week’s highlights: We summarise the new report by the Victorian Parliament’s Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee on strategies to prevent harmful consumption of alcohol, report on licensing changes in West Australia, and a round up of media stories on alcohol in the past week. Note: a text-only version of GrogWatch is now available.
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This week's highlights: Sarah Jaggard, WA Community Action Networks discusse possible liquor licensing changes in WA and the impact it had in other states when these changes were made, SA democrats call for a ban on electronic Ads, subscribers comments and a round up of alcohol news.
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This week's highlights: feature article by Mark Boyd, Community & Safety Coordinator for the City of Darebin regarding Consumer Affairs Victoria developed Code of conduct for packaged liquor outlets, a 'Famous' magazine alcohol advertisement and where you can send complaints regarding alcohol advertising, an extract of a newspaper article published in The Australalian and round up of the news of the week.
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This week’s highlights: a report on the steady increase of risky drinking by Australians of all ages over the past decade, the police concerns over drunks at the Commonwealth Games, strange decision-making by officials at the Village, and the latest newspaper stories re alcohol.
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This week's highlights include a focus on the attitude towards risky drinking in popular culture, particularly in youth-oriented magazines.
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GrogWatch this week reports on how our major sports stadiums are trying to cope with hard-drinking fans. Its worth remembering that while VB sponsors the 1-day cricket the MCG won’t serve it, in case they lose control of the crowd. First, Sarah Jaggard explains the action in Perth followed by Grogwatcher James Fry in Sydney . Finally, we quote Darren Berry on Channel 9’s telecast of the Allan Border Medal and a round up of alcohol news for the week.
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This inaugural GrogWatch for 2006 features a column on liquor licensing by Sarah Jaggard of the West Australian Community Action Network (WACAN) and a report by Holly Mitchell on “innovative” alcohol promotions in UK pubs and bars. Residents and workers in the City of Casey are invited to a forum (or three) on the establishment of an Alcohol Accord and we summarise alcohol reports in the media.
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