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Queensland man claims he was ‘not aware’ he was carrying $4.3 million in drug money

The man says he ‘ignorantly and recklessly’ took a delivery job with a crime syndicate.

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Simon Cross (centre).

Nearly 30 per cent of Australians do this, but this grandad’s habit almost killed him

The 55-year-old was on a holiday when he suddenly collapsed and vomited almost 2L of blood.

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An Adelaide family has reminded Australians about the dangers of alcohol, after their father was diagnosed with chronic liver damage.

Alcohol price warning: Why you could soon be paying more for a drink

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The government’s twice-yearly tax hike on alcohol kicks in from February 5.

Thailand’s backflip on cannabis decriminalisation

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Thailand’s new government is moving ahead to pass new legislation banning cannabis for recreational use in a major reversal 18 months after the country became the first in Asia to decriminalise the plant.

Curious detail in this year’s Schoolies celebrations explained

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Schoolies at Surfers Paradise has been subdued this year, according to authorities.

Jen’s daughter died in 2019. She says one thing could’ve saved her - and others

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Jen Ross-King’s daughter Alex died following a festival overdose in 2019.