Smoking ban


The deadly workplace hazard that doesn’t rate a mention

Thousands of Australian workers are being exposed daily to deadly carcinogens, writes Stafford Sanders.

Top scientist calls for complete ban on alcohol advertising

The lessons from the successful anti-smoking campaign can be applied to alcohol abuse, writes Professor Michael Good.

Can British American Tobacco lie straight in bed?

British American Tobacco is big on corporate social responsibility after its forced re-birthing, but when snakes shed their skins, there’s still a snake inside, writes Simon Chapman.

Last drinks: our pubs in financial crisis

Major banks are about to disclose a major hit from their doomed loans to the hotel sector, writes Alex Mitchell.

A smokers’ guide to friendly places

With smoking bans in pubs set to take effect in Victoria, New South Wales and even the Old Dart, how’s an alcoholic supposed to slowly kill himself faster? Relax, Crikey’s here to help.