Liquor
Socceroos fans to be locked out
Queensland's controversial 3am lock-out will not be relaxed during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, forcing football fans to arrive at licensed venues 90 minutes before kick-off for two of Australia's
Balcony booze ban after fatal fall
Drinking could be banned on Gold Coast balconies designated for smokers at licensed venues.
Late-night liquor plan at Woolies raises fears
Woolworths wants to open a late-night liquor store in a part of the city that is under a liquor licence freeze due to concerns over alcohol-related violence.
Queensland's earlier pub closing plan angers public
A proposal to rein in the operating hours of Queensland pubs and clubs has sparked a fierce community backlash.
'Apathetic' youth will let govt win the day
Brisbane's apathetic youth will allow the state government to introduce new pub lock-out laws without input from young people, an advocacy group fears.
Man sues over booze cruise
A man bashed on a party cruise is suing the ship's operators for almost half a million dollars, alleging they failed to ensure his safety from aggressive drunk patrons.
Man dies after falling through nightclub window
A night out on the Gold Coast has ended in tragedy with one man dead and two others in hospital after allegedly getting into a fight and crashing through a glass window.
State Government to start naming and shaming dangerous pubs and clubs
Cocktails and Dreams at Surfers Paradise, the Alexandra Hills Hotel in Brisbane's south-east, Bank Niteclub in Townsville and The Stadium at Rockhampton have been listed as Queensland's most danger
Popping the cork on alcohol content
A Tamborine Mountain winery is encouraging restaurants and bars to disclose the alcohol content of the wines they are serving to their customers.
Tippling again at Tipplers
Alcohol was flowing freely at Tipplers at the weekend during the first of several council-organised monthly concerts -- but this time the councillors so desperate to rid the island of so-called 'dr




