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ACT grants to reduce vaping and excessive drinking

Applications are now open for $2 million in Healthy Canberra Grants to promote vaping cessation and reduce alcohol-related harm.

ACT same-day alcohol supply legislation will be reformed

The ACT Government proposes to amend legislation regulating same-day alcohol supply in order to minimise harm from alcohol.

More Australians than ever are ‘sober curious’: here’s why

As more and more Aussies are choosing to dial down their alcohol consumption, the “sober curious” movement is fast gaining momentum, and reshaping the way we think about alcohol.

Take 5 with Kirsty Webeck

Canberra raised comedian shares her story of giving up the drop ahead of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education's A Night to Remember at Monster Salon this Thursday.

Assembly hit with one day booze ban after breaching alcohol laws

Popular Braddon bar Assembly will not be able to serve alcohol for today Friday 14 April, after they were found to have breached liquor laws

David Pocock pushes gambling, alcohol advertising regulation

Independent senator David Pocock is pushing for social media advertising reform on gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food products.

ACT police target alcohol-related antisocial behaviour

As the festive season ramps up, ACT Policing will also be ramping up compliance activities at pubs and clubs across the ACT this weekend as part of Operation Midnight.  

Canberra-born duo Peking Duk creates non-alcoholic ‘Fake Magic Lager’

This weekend is your last chance to snatch up the limited-edition, non-alcoholic lager created by Peking Duk and Sobah Beverages. Canberra boys, Reuben Styles and Adam Hyde, are encouraging Aussies to get on...

Canberra’s best bottle shops

Here is a list of Canberra's best bottle shops. Click if you're looking for trusted liquor stores in Canberra.

Teens arrested over Gungahlin offences involving knife

ACT Policing is seeking information about three incidents in the Gungahlin district overnight, 19-20 August, involving numerous teenagers aged 13-16.

Healing garden opens at Karralika family rehab

Karralika, a specialist drug and alcohol treatment facility, has a ‘healing garden’, an outdoor space for the families who use the facility.

Put down the drink and reduce your risk this World Cancer Day

FARE and Cancer Council ACT want to remind us on World Cancer Day, that you can lower your cancer risk by reducing your alcohol intake.

Aussies got drunk the most during 2020: survey

On average, Australians got drunk almost twice as many times in 2020 as the global average - 27 times compared to 15 - the Global Drug Survey 2021, released today, reveals.

Lockdown spikes demand for alcohol addiction services

The impact of excessive alcohol consumption is yet to be fully seen, but local Salvation Army addiction services are reporting an increase in demand for assistance during the ACT lockdown.

‘Healthy’ alcohol marketing misleading: study

Alcoholic drinks that claim to be healthier, more natural, "cleaner" and free of carbohydrates and guilt might be misleading consumers, the Cancer Council has warned. 

Aussies spending more to drink less: study

Aussies are predicted to continue spending more on booze despite consumption levels decreasing as analysis suggests a shift away from beer.

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