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Former 'nangs' addict sparks state's new retail rules

Former 'nangs' addict sparks state's new retail rules

A 22-year-old whose addiction to nitrous oxide, or "nangs", led to him developing psychosis was behind a push for better regulations which are now in effect.

US shoots across PM's bow on big tech 'extortion'

US shoots across PM's bow on big tech 'extortion'

US shoots across PM's bow on big tech 'extortion'

US shoots across PM's bow on big tech 'extortion'

The White House has bristled over the government's planned crackdown on social media algorithms as the prime minister's trip to the United States looms.

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

An economist has joined the call for a drastic cut to the tobacco excise, as the coalition pledges to slash the tax by 80 per cent.

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Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Sportsbet accused of pushing man to lose $2.5 million

Being coached on avoiding scrutiny for his excessive gambling to the point of losing his family is an example of a betting giant breaking the law, a man says.

Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout

Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout

Labor is optimistic its gambling ad reform will be implemented on time as the communications watchdog is tapped with creating the opt-out system.

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

'Disgusted': coalition rift as gambling changes blasted

Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report

Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.

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'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown

The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions.

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Gambling reform deal edges closer as division remains

Labor is confident of securing a deal for controversial gambling reforms, despite concerns the measures do not go far enough to reduce harm.

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms as the Greens flag their preparedness to do a deal.

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Link between alcohol use and domestic violence revealed

Higher-risk alcohol use by men has been found to be associated with engaging in intimate partner violence over time, as researchers call for policy changes.

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.

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Fewer daily smokers, but black market battle rages on

The number of Australians smoking daily has more than halved in two decades, but experts fear illicit nicotine users are consuming more of it.

Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade 'solution'

A state government minister has conceded tobacco tax is fuelling rampant illegal trade as his federal Labor counterpart denies a cut would be a silver bullet.

'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

Sobering-up centre to close after drunkenness shift

The plug will be pulled on a sobering-up centre within four years of a state decriminalising public intoxication following an Aboriginal woman's death.

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'Mixed message': financial hurdle to quitting smoking

A thriving illegal tobacco market is making it cheaper for some people to keep smoking than quit, prompting calls for more affordable nicotine replacements.

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Perry drug death

A woman who admitted to selling Friends star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him is set to be sentenced in Los Angeles.

Shayna Jack dives in to take on young risky drinking

Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack's "soul crushing" doping scandal has sparked her involvement in a campaign against risky drinking by young women.

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

Australia's problem drinkers not who we think they are

Australians seeking support for alcohol dependence are becoming stuck in a cycle of readmission and relapse as care is withdrawn when at their most vulnerable.

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

Fire with fire: growing fight to shift booze culture

More than a decade after a rural woman started a charity by sharing her story of alcohol addiction, a movement to reframe boozy bush culture is in high demand.

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