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Canada's new drinking guidelines don't consider the social benefits of alcohol. But should they?

This month, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction issued revised recommendations for lower-risk alcohol consumption. The new guidelines state that no amount of alcohol is “safe” and that individuals should drink no more than two standard drinks per week in order to minimize their risk for chronic diseases,…

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Advocates say PM's Alice Springs alcohol response ignores calls for needs-based domestic violence funding

The federal government is still resisting calls for needs-based funding for domestic violence services in the Northern Territory, despite citing concerns about women's safety as a basis for emergency alcohol restrictions.

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Meet The Stunning Woman Became Insta-famous After She Lost A Third Of Her Bodyweight

From jelly to jacked the stunning woman became insta-famous after she lost a third of her bodyweight after years of bad habits.

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Madison Brooks was killed by a car. Now, four men who left her on the road are charged with rape

Madison Brooks alleged rape and subsequent death have sparked outrage in the community of Baton Rouge, with fellow LSU students, mothers and the university’s president demanding justice for the student, Andrea Blanco and Rachel Sharp report

The Independent UK

1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton breaks down in tears as she discusses addiction struggles

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton was overcome with emotion as she discussed her relationship with food and alcohol after being rushed to hospital when she stopped breathing

Daily Mirror

How a crime wave in Alice Springs grew into a national political crisis

Anthony Albanese may have only been in Alice Springs for a few hours, but the reality of the town's problems have been all too apparent to local residents and community leaders, who have spent months desperately calling for something to change.

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Madison Brooks timeline: From Baton Rouge bar to alleged rape and death, what happened to the LSU student?

Nineteen-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted while intoxicated before being hit by car near Baton Rouge

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I’m not one for conspiracy theories – but why do pubs hide their low-alcohol options?

Even in dry January, many pubs do little to attract non-drinkers. Shouldn’t they be making a song and dance about their 0% beers and gins, asks Adrian Chiles

The Guardian - UK

Gosforth residents worried about noise if cricket club's licensed hours are extended

South Northumberland Cricket Club has applied to serve alcohol and hold events such as live music until midnight

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Daryl Sabara reveals his ‘trigger’ on journey to sobriety

The actor said he has given up alcohol and marijuana

The Independent UK

Total alcohol ban won’t solve problems in Alice Springs, say Indigenous groups

Traditional owners fear punitive and race-based solutions could inflame tensions, and that the ‘impact of colonisation’ needs to be addressed

The Guardian - AU

'Disaster' in Alice Springs stems from Intervention, traditional owners say, as fresh alcohol bans loom

High rates of crime and alcohol-fuelled violence plaguing Alice Springs are a legacy of the now-repealed Northern Territory Intervention, a senior traditional owner says, as the potential return of blanket alcohol bans loom.

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Alcohol bans and law and order responses to crime in Alice Springs haven't worked in the past, and won't work now

Since colonisation, “interventions” to curb Aboriginal “crime” and alcohol have been deployed to control and harm First Nations communities and people. Nowhere is this more true than in the Northern Territory.

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New alcohol restrictions, funding promises and the potential return of blanket alcohol bans. Here's what's been announced for Alice Springs

New restrictions on the sale of alcohol have come into effect in Alice Springs, following the prime minister's whirlwind visit to the outback town. Here's what we know.

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Linda Burney says Indigenous voice would have prevented Alice Springs crisis

Minister says Northern Territory government responded too slowly and a First Nations body advising parliament would have delivered earlier intervention

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Tangentyere Council in Alice Springs blasts previous Northern Territory liquor bans as 'punitive'

Residents of Alice Springs’ town camps aren’t supportive of a return of blanket alcohol bans, a local Aboriginal council says, as a snap review ordered by the prime minister begins.

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Vote flagged on NT booze ban to cut crime

The Northern Territory's chief minister says the Australian Electoral Commission could hold a poll on communities opting in or out of alcohol bans.

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Glasgow SPAR store to deliver alcohol despite health fears over 'ease of access'

The city's health and social partnership raised concerns over the impact on an area 'already experiencing harm' but SPAR said the application was 'not anything unusual'.

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Italian foreign minister slams Irish Government plans to place cancer warnings on wine bottles

Officials want to highlight the link between cancer and alcohol consumption

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous elders welcome Alice Springs alcohol curbs but plead for more help

Measures announced by Anthony Albanese seen as a good first step but politicians urged to follow up with aid for ‘neglected’ remote communities

Daily Record

Falkirk garden centre to sell 'upper end beers' after getting licence

The recently refurbished Klondyke Garden Centre can now sell alcohol

The Conversation

'Opt-out' alcohol bans in prospect for Indigenous communities after PM's Alice Springs visit

New temporary restrictions on takeaway sales and the prospect of reimposed bans on alcohol in Indigenous communities – with “opt-out” provisions – have followed Anthony Albanese’s Tuesday visit to crisis-ridden Alice Springs.

Inverse

Is alcohol bad for your health? Here's what the science actually says

Most Americans are unaware of the relationship between alcohol consumption and some cancers.

Reuters

Australia limits alcohol sales in Alice Springs amid crime wave

Australia will limit the sale of alcohol and consider wider bans to control spiralling alcohol-fuelled violence in a central region, in the run-up to a referendum on Indigenous recognition that is shining a light on deep social divisions.

The Guardian - AU

Government announces immediate restrictions on alcohol sales in Alice Springs to quell crime spike

Anthony Albanese also outlined $50m in funding and appointment of central Australian regional controller to coordinate law-and-order plan

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