The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Woman set fire to door of neighbour's flat while she was still inside

It was only the swift response of firefighters which saved the occupant's life

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

NT introduces new alcohol laws

The NT government is introducing new community alcohol bans, saying they are temporary and non-intervention-style.

AAP · Feb 14, 2023

Oisin Murphy to return from 14-month ban with one ride at Chelmsford on Thursday

The three-time champion jockey will ride the Mick Appleby-trained Jupiter Express, which will be his first mount since he was suspended for alcohol and Covid breaches

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Coroner rules 19yo woman was driving under influence of alcohol, drugs in outback Queensland fatal ute crash

The inquest sought to clarify who was driving the four-wheel drive when it rolled and killed 19-year-old Madeleine Moroney in 2017.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

New Northern Territory alcohol laws to be introduced this week, as Alice Springs politician calls for parliament liquor ban

Northern Territory's parliament looks set for testy first sittings of 2023, as political opponents and crossbenchers criticise the Labor government over its liquor ban backflip.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

TRNSMT organiser warns ban on booze ads in Scotland would destroy festival industry

DF Concerts, organisers of TRNSMT, said T in the Park and outdoor festivals it inspired would not have happened without alcohol advertising amid government plans to "reduce the appeal" of alcohol to young people.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023

Column: ‘I had it all’: In new sober living house, 3 who had been well off start over

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- How do you go from living off investment income in a million-dollar house in Natomas to sleeping in an unheated shed in somebody’s backyard?

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Former SPFL star opens up on beating booze hell that followed leaving full-time football and urges others to seek help

Sean Higgins hasn't touched a drop of alcohol for a year now and admits he has never felt better as he reveals how his health both physically and mentally began to spiral after leaving full-time football.

Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023

Youth crime in Alice Springs goes beyond alcohol issues, community warns

Communities have been calling for governments to support Aboriginal-led solutions to tackle youth issues in Alice Springs. With alcohol restrictions back in place, will the heart of this complex issue get solved?

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Ponga claims ignorance of alcohol impacts on concussion

Kalyn Ponga has admitted he shouldn't have been out while battling a concussion last season, but said he didn't realise impacts of alcohol on the head injury.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023