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Four Corners’ ‘On the Piss’ report nominated as a finalist in the 2009 National Drug and Alcohol Awards

ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 4 Corners has been recognised as a finalist in the 2009 National Drug and Alcohol Award for Excellence in Drug and Alcohol Media Reporting.

The other finalists are Lateline’s Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder special and The Geelong Advertiser’s ‘Just Think’ campaign, a previous winner in 2007.

The judging panel chaired by the Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA), David Templeman, said the finalists reflected increasing levels of community concern regarding the harms arising from abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and all entrants provided consistent and accurate information to help communities understand the issues.

“This year, we are proud to have received record nominations in this category,’ Mr Templeman said. “The three finalists have demonstrated that their media pieces have informed the community, helped shape debate and provided impetus for further discussion”

4 Corners has been recognised for its special report ‘On the Piss’, this report also received a commendation in the 2008 Walkley Awards for excellence in Journalism. It dealt with the realities of youth and young drinking cultures. It provided insights into how young people have been socialised into drinking and the examples given to them from role-models, peers and society at large.

The story was compiled after extensive research and interviews with public health and emergency personnel. This research showed the consequences of our cultural affinity with alcohol and the drinking patterns that have arisen under a regulatory regime that encourages more alcohol more of the time.

CONTACT: Brian Flanagan, Manager Strategic Communications & Policy Phone: 02 6215 9806 (W) or 0400 860 058 (M).

 

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