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Steep rise in youth vaping recorded in one state

Vaping has increased twofold among young people aged 15 to 29 in the past year despite national reforms to crack down on usage.

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More young people are vaping than smoking with health authorities worried about the steep rise. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Major alcohol crackdown at popular tourist hotspot

People who break the new rules will be whacked with huge fines.

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Crowds gather on a June 2023 evening on a busy street in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where a crackdown on public partying has now been imposed.

Aussie dad’s bold excuse after being charged with drug possession in Bali

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Troy Smith.

Bizarre reason man is acquitted of drunk-driving

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People with auto-brewery syndrome produce the same type of alcohol as the one in alcoholic drinks.

Woman clinging to life after friend dies in Gold Coast hotel overdose

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Danielle Whittaker died from a drug overdose in Surfers Paradise.

Queensland becomes first state to introduce pill testing

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Pill testing will be introduced in Queensland, at an upcoming music festival.