In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down Dry July - what it means, why it was started and what it says about alcohol culture in Australia.Bits and pieces mentioned:Government statistics on alcohol use in First Nations communitiesHistory of alcohol in First Nations communitiesAction on alcohol in First Nations communitiesDry July - does it work?This week, Tania recommended an IGTV by SBS about Sobah Beverages and the rise of non-alcoholic alcohol products.  Vanessa recommended an episode of ABC’s “You Can’t Ask That” where normal people ask questions to alcoholics. You can watch it by signing up (for free) on ABC iView.If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends!Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram @australiaexplainedpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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