This Month
Pubs and clubs fund major parties to limit hostile crossbench
The Australian Hotels Association will back Labor and Coalition candidates facing independent challengers, in a bid to minimise the uncertainty of a hostile crossbench.
Konvoy Kegs shuffles deckchairs as FTI Consulting lands
FTI will spend this week reviewing Konvoy’s capital structure, amid a liquidity crisis created on March 6 when private credit player AquAsia walked.
Konvoy Kegs taps FTI Consulting as lender pulls the plug
FTI has not been appointed as a voluntary administrator, but to help Konvoy solve its short-term cash crunch.
February
Think moderate drinking is a good option? Think again
Just one alcoholic beverage a day increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, oesophageal cancer, oral cancer and injuries of various kinds, says a new analysis.
Confessions of the world’s most elite sober coach
Tony Dominguez learnt how to rescue the rich from the most degraded, reckless moments of their lives – after he saved himself.
January
How to know if you have ‘wine face’, ‘cheese face’ or ‘sugar face’ – and how to fix it
If you’re currently bothered by a puffier face and dull skin, the problem is largely due to inflammation, nutritionists and skin experts say.
Dry January is driving me to drink
I don’t care if you abstain, but I reject the cultural politics of being clean and sober when I have never been dirty and I have never been an addict.
What a year without beer really does to your body
You might lose a few drinking buddies, but this 52-year-old reports the pros of not drinking alcohol far outweigh the cons.
I quit drinking four years ago. I’m still confronting drinking culture.
People who stop drinking are constantly quizzed about why.
Push for alcohol ‘cancer risk’ labels after new US advice
Public health advocates say calls by the US Surgeon General for warning labels on alcoholic drinks will drive momentum for their introduction in Australia.
Alcoholic drinks should have ‘cancer risk’ warning: US
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer.
Hungover? What you need to know about Dry January
Woken up feeling rotten after New Year’s Eve? This popular sobriety challenge has a simple goal: Give up alcohol for the first 31 days of the year.
December 2024
Jeremy Clarkson releases anti-Dry January advent calendar
The Clarkson’s Farm star’s latest offering provides a drink a day throughout the first month of 2025 for those not wishing to go alcohol-free.
How to get a party buzz this New Year’s Eve, even if you are sober
You might be tempted to just stay in. But experts say there is something that might actually bring you pleasure – no intoxicants required.
Five health changes to try in the new year, according to experts
Here are some easy-to-implement tips we learnt over the past 12 months, from skipping the rinse after brushing to drinking tart cherry juice.
The drinking habit that’s more dangerous than bingeing
“High intensity” imbibing has traditionally been the reserve of students, but more middle-aged people are now taking part.
Was your drink spiked? How to recognise the symptoms and what to do
The festive period is riskier as people go out more often for office parties and end of year gatherings. Here are the signs to look out for.
You’re hungover. Can exercise help?
It’s now the season of holiday parties and their after-effects. Here are the benefits of pushing through the pain.
How professional drinkers manage the silly season
Switching to mid-strength beers, adding water to your shiraz ... there are many tricks to achieving moderation.
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
There aren’t any tipples that benefit mental health, but when it comes to the post-booze jitters, some beverages appear to be better than others.