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Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

Decorated photographer reveals rare Bali Nine frames

As Australia moves to bring home the surviving members of the Bali Nine, award-winning AAP photographer Mick Tsikas reflects on his years covering their fate.

Ex-Liberal leader's son gets home detention for dealing

Ex-Liberal leader's son gets home detention for dealing

Ex-Liberal leader's son gets home detention for dealing

Ex-Liberal leader's son gets home detention for dealing

The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.

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'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

'Huge kick in the guts' for grandmother jailed in Japan

The WA premier says there are avenues of appeal for an Australian granny who has been sentenced to six years jail in Japan for drug smuggling.

Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling

Japanese court convicts Australian of drug smuggling

The family of Perth grandmother Donna Nelson have vowed to keep fighting to bring her home after she was jailed in Japan for smuggling methamphetamine.

Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now

Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now

A broad consensus for treating drug use and possession outside the justice system in a government-run drug summit butts up against current policies.

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

'Significant step' in push to repatriate Bali Nine

Five Australians serving life sentences in Indonesia for their role in attempting to smuggle heroin as part of the Bali Nine are a step closer to coming home.

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'Russian roulette': deadly drug alert as imports surge

'Russian roulette': deadly drug alert as imports surge

'Russian roulette': deadly drug alert as imports surge

'Russian roulette': deadly drug alert as imports surge

Federal police are warning commonplace drugs like cocaine and MDMA are increasingly laced with a powerful type of synthetic opioid.

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

An alleged plot by a notorious bikie gang to import the largest ever amount of cocaine into Australia has been foiled by police and a broken down boat.

Failed cocaine and people smuggler cops hefty sentence

Failed cocaine and people smuggler cops hefty sentence

Failed cocaine and people smuggler cops hefty sentence

Failed cocaine and people smuggler cops hefty sentence

A superyacht operator has been jailed for more than 11 years for his role in a failed drug-smuggling operation that led to the death of a Brazilian diver.

'Greedy' smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly

'Greedy' smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly

'Greedy' smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly

'Greedy' smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly

A superyacht tour operator who described himself as the "linchpin" of a fatal 84kg cocaine importation explained to police how the operation went so wrong.

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

Police in 'joint criminal enterprise' to get Mokbel

A judge has accused police of operating a "joint criminal enterprise" to take down drug kingpin Tony Mokbel by using his lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer.

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

Bali Nine have served 'more than enough time': advocate

A supporter of one of the Bali Nine drug smugglers says returning the group to Australia to be with loved ones will make a difference in their rehabilitation.

Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

One-in-10 roadside drug tests in NSW delivered a positive result in 2023, the NRMA has found as it urges an increase in testing to keep people safe.

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Indonesia to transfer remaining Bali Nine to Australia

Indonesia has confirmed it will return the remaining Bali Nine drug smuggling ring members to Australia and seek the repatriation of Indonesian prisoners.

Man jailed over cocaine imports to pay for new business

A man who wanted to start a business but had wasted all his money on cocaine took up a cash offer to collect the drug after it had been imported into Australia.

MacGill allegedly had trusted link with cocaine dealer

Ex-cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly complained about the quality of cocaine from a regular dealer before helping them to buy "good gear", a court has heard.

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

A former Victoria Police detective who doctored evidence against an innocent woman in a drug investigation has been imprisoned for his deceptions.

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Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

A Sydney man has been charged after the largest seizure of pink cocaine in Australia, with authorities warning the illicit drug cocktail is highly dangerous.

'Vindicated': ex-NRL talent has drug charges dropped

Former Canterbury and West Tigers half Brandon Wakeham is no longer facing serious allegations he was involved in distributing a large quantity of drugs.

Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust

Police have seized about 56 kg of the psychedelic drug MDMA and nearly 30kg of crystal meth, in one of Greece's biggest busts of the drugs.

Ketamine abuse hits record high

The abuse of ketamine - the drug that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry - is at record levels in Australia.

'I've got coin': $13m allegedly bagged for coke ring

Messages from the alleged money launderer for a major crime gang show how police believe millions of dollars in funds from cocaine "dead drops" was handled.

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