This Month
I’m a longevity doctor. Here’s why I’ll never give up alcohol
I don’t drink regularly or a lot, though I make an exception at Oktoberfest, when I enjoy drinking beer by the litre. Because life is too short not to have fun.
The fatty liver epidemic: Why millions of Australians are at risk
It’s the most common ailment for this organ in the country, but treatment is limited to diet and exercise. Researchers are looking for a medical breakthrough.
February
CBA profit comes with warning; CSL plummets; Domino’s poaches Maccas for CEO
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
January
Why the over-55s are the new problem generation
In their youth they experimented with sex, drugs and rock’n’roll. As they reach older age, they are not giving up their old habits.
The Dry January experiment is creating a more sober country
Experts say Dry January is less about permanent abstinence and more about evaluating how alcohol affects our mental performance and emotional resilience.
Nanny-state health-and-safety fascism is shutting down British pubs
To drive around England, urban and rural, these days is to see an epidemic of recently closed boozers.
Ansell drops as CEO exits; BlueScope gloves off; ICE kills mother
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Here’s what Dry January does to your body
A recently published review of studies found that even a short pause in alcohol use is linked to improvements in physical and psychological health.
What happened when this ‘grey area’ drinker quit alcohol
From identifying “reward” triggers to the power of prepared scripts, experts offer seven tips to cut back in a culture that revolves around booze.
November 2025
China’s favourite tipple falls flat on alcohol bans and Gen Z’s changing tastes
Moutai, maker of national spirit baijiu, is watched as a barometer of consumer sentiment in the world’s second-largest economy. Things aren’t going well.
Endeavour hires Supercheap Auto boss to lead Dan Murphy’s
The drinks and hotels group has also brought in former Qantas executive Catriona Larritt in a revamp ahead of new chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka’s arrival.
October 2025
Dance the night away? Gen Z would rather line up for frozen yoghurt
Nightclubs are out and dessert bar Yo-Chi is in for a generation happy to enjoy a glass of wine or two and be in bed by 11. It’s having an effect on the night-time economy.
I cured my alcoholism by continuing to drink
After years of trying to give up through willpower alone, I found a lesser-known treatment for alcohol use disorder that changed everything.
Beer shortage fears in Japan after Asahi cyberattack
The country’s most popular lager could run dry this weekend following the attack on the brewing giant.
September 2025
Cricketer Adam Zampa buys into Ambra to ride limoncello wave
The Adelaide-based firm that makes the lemon-flavoured Italian liqueur is well-placed to cash in on growth in the now-trendy beverage.
Hard Rated becomes a $500m cash cow defying the alcohol slowdown
The pre-mixed alcoholic drink has created a windfall for beverage giant Asahi, which has been trying to offset Australians drinking less.
August 2025
Dan Murphy’s owner Endeavour hopes for summer bump as sales slide
The hospitality giant has been without a permanent chief executive since March, and faces a shift in preferences as Gen Z consumer opt for healthier options.
Security tightened at bottle shops as Allan vows crime crackdown
The Victorian premier said she had heard the message from the business community and retail workers.
What we learnt: Santos can’t answer the only question that matters
The energy giant gets a grilling about its massive takeover bid, Endeavour says “cheers” to pub renovations and Bendigo Bank puts a new line in the sand.
Republicans are quitting alcohol like never before. Here’s why
The share of US adults who consume any form of alcohol dropped to 54 per cent last month, the lowest level since polling group Gallup began asking the question.
