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06 Feb 2012

Health experts call for statewide review of opening hours

The Alcohol Policy Coalition (APC) today commended the Victorian Government’s new Chapel Street planning reforms, which include limits on new late-night licenses in the area. The APC is also calling for a state-wide review of closing hours for licensed premises

Liquor outlets

13 Dec 2011

Study shows bottle shops concentrated in low-income Victoria

A Turning Point and VicHealth investigation into the concentration of liquor outlets has revealed residents in the poorest areas of Victoria have up to six times more bottle shops in their neighbourhoods than those who are well-off.

Liquor outlets

23 Jan 2014

Young cider drinkers prone to bingeing, survey of 6000 aussies shows

A VicHealth survey of 6000 Australian drinkers has found one in five now consider cider their beverage of choice and cider lovers aged under 30 have a tendency to drink heavily.

Preventing harm from alcohol

21 Dec 2011

Bottle shop density linked to binge drinking

Victorian residents with eight or more takeaway alcohol outlets within one kilometre of their homes are twice as likely to binge drink, a University of Melbourne and VicHealth study shows.

Liquor outlets

01 Nov 2012

Cheers to the Melbourne Cup, but sip slowly says VicHealth chief

In this opinion piece by VicHealth Chief Jerril Rechter, she argues that the love affair between sports and alcohol must end, as research reveals Melbourne Cup is the booziest sports event of the year in Melbourne.

Preventing harm from alcohol

24 Jan 2012

Alcohol related illness and accidents peak on public holidays

A VicHealth and Turning Point analysis of the past decade of hospital, ambulance and police data shows violence and accidents related to alcohol peaks on most public holidays - and the day before.

Preventing harm from alcohol

20 Nov 2012

Experts warn against 'preloading' on alcohol ahead of Schoolies

New research reveals that three-quarters of Victorian young people are loading up on alcohol before going for a night out at a venue where alcohol is sold.

Preventing harm from alcohol

05 Dec 2013

Victorians invited to name that point with new campaign

Minister for Mental Health Mary Wooldridge and VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter will today unveil a new campaign designed to spark a frank and open discussion about alcohol consumption levels.

Alcohol cultural change

01 Nov 2012

Melbourne Cup worst event for bingeing: sports and alcohol report

A report by Turning Point and VicHealth reveals the state's most notorious sporting events for binge drinking.

Preventing harm from alcohol

25 Nov 2013

One in 10 Victorians drink before, during and after social events

New VicHealth research into ‘loading’ has shown that Victorian drinkers are liquoring up before they go out, between venues, and also after they get home.

Preventing harm from alcohol

21 Nov 2014

Research reveals schoolies alcohol harm

New research has revealed young people are consuming an average of nearly nine standard alcoholic drinks a session during Schoolies Week celebrations.

Partner Release

09 Sep 2014

Inequities in alcohol related chronic disease

This report examines a range of factors that influence alcohol consumption and vulnerability to alcohol-related chronic disease in Victoria, including age, gender, residential location and social disadvantage.

Preventing harm from alcohol