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Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that

Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that

A large new meta-analysis looking at the association between loss of muscle mass and alcohol had surprising results.

  • by Sarah Berry

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Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?

Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?

Evidence on the effectiveness of certain hangover cures is still slim, but how might they impact our habits?

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
Scrutinising a political backflip
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Scrutinising a political backflip

While applauding Barnaby’s choice.

Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details

Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details

As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
I know what it’s like to be the politician’s son who makes mistakes. I wouldn’t wish it on Tom Dutton

I know what it’s like to be the politician’s son who makes mistakes. I wouldn’t wish it on Tom Dutton

When a photo of the opposition leader’s 18-year-old son made headlines last week, I immediately felt so sorry for him. Unfortunately, I know exactly what it’s like to go through that.

  • by Nick Bracks
Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles
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Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles

Independent senator says the government must close a loophole in laws protecting children from alcohol advertising on free-to-air television.

  • by Mike Foley
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The sobering-up centre refused to help a man. He was then killed by a car

The sobering-up centre refused to help a man. He was then killed by a car

A man was hit by a car and killed in Wyndham Vale after a police request for help from the state’s new sobering-up program was rejected.

  • by Erin Pearson and Broede Carmody
Barnaby Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night he barely remembers

Barnaby Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night he barely remembers

Colleagues say the firebrand has never been sharper having lost 15 kilograms, partly through runs around Canberra’s northern suburbs and playing touch footy.

  • by Paul Sakkal
The couple risking it all to perform a portrait of marital hell

The couple risking it all to perform a portrait of marital hell

Offspring star Kat Stewart and her husband, David Whiteley, are bringing Edward Albee’s classic play about marital mayhem to the big stage.

  • by Karl Quinn
How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

How Nick Bracks shook off his shadow and learnt to move his mind

A bold request helped the mental health advocate and podcast host find a kindred spirit in the son of a Hollywood superstar.

  • by Jewel Topsfield
Church takes XXXX brewery to court over fears of liquid explosion

Church takes XXXX brewery to court over fears of liquid explosion

Global beverages giant Lion wants to diversify production at the Milton brewery. But it will need to convince a court that neighbours will not be put at risk.

  • by Cloe Read and Sean Parnell