Liquor

Socceroos fans to be locked out

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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

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Drinking could be banned on Gold Coast balconies designated for smokers at licensed venues.

Late-night liquor plan at Woolies raises fears

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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