Australia has long been seen as a nation of hard-drinking lager lovers, but the truth is more nuanced – and surprising. Aussies now drink less than at any point in the last 50 years, abstention is on the rise, and tastes have significantly changed too. But what’s behind these cultural shifts?

Mexicans have tequila and tacos. Americans have bourbon and hamburgers. But what are Australia's iconic food and drinks? Bad Frankie, a craft spirits bar in Melbourne is serving up Tasmanian whisky and ‘jaffles’. Can it get Australians taking pride in their local cuisine?

With two-thirds of 16 to 24-year-olds claiming that booze isn’t important to their social lives, the stereotype of young drinkers is changing. For the emerging moderation movement, Heineken 0.0 is a non-alcoholic beer that promises the same great taste as its boozy counterpart.

Having long worn the stereotype that they’re a bunch of boozers, a ten-year survey from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) suggests times are changing Down Under. Overall consumption of alcohol may be falling, but many are still prone to a binge.