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Largest vape seizure in Australia’s history

Australia’s biggest vape seizure has amassed nearly 500,000 illegally imported vapes, worth about $15 million in street value.

How does the Australian media respond to tragedy?
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How does Australia’s media respond to tragedy?

X will launch a legal challenge to eSafety's takedown notices. Pictured: X owner Elon Musk
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X launches court challenge of eSafety takedown notices over church stabbing

X said eSafety does not have the right to “dictate what content [our] users can see globally”. It said the notices were a threat to “ free speech everywhere”.

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Uber for teens allows people aged 13-17 to ride alone

Uber for teens requires parents/guardians to create a child profile under an adult account. It is now available in SA, ACT, and Tas.

Comedian Arj Barker has faced backlash for telling a mum and baby to leave his show
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Comedian Arj Barker cops backlash for kicking out mum and baby

What is the media’s responsibility in the wake of a tragedy?

In the hours following the tragic murder of six people in Sydney’s Bondi Junction, families of some of the victims issued statement requesting that media remove images that were being circulated online.

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Olyroos fail to qualify for Paris Olympics

The Olyroos did not score a goal in their three Asian Cup matches, against Jordan (0-0), Qatar (0-0), and Indonesia (0-1).

Global anti-doping police accused of keeping failed results of 23 Chinese athletes secret.
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World anti-doping agency under fire for Tokyo Olympics “cover-up”

23 Chinese swimmers failed drug tests before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which U.S. anti-doping authorities say was kept secret.

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Job-sharing political candidates want an Australian first

Job-sharing politicians would allow greater skillsets and perspectives in Canberra, according to two women making the push for parliament.

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Archie Moore the first Australian to win top award at Venice Biennale

kith and kin – genealogical chart tracing artist Archie Moore’s ancestry and family – has won the top award at the Venice Biennale.

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Good news from around the world

Here’s some good news from around the world, as a reminder of the brightness that exists among the darkness of the past week’s news cycle.

What is going on with Iran and Israel?

Iran and Israel have long been adversaries, with tensions between the two Middle Eastern countries developing over decades.

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2024 India election: 1 billion begin voting

Polls across the world’s largest democracy will remain open until 1 June.

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Trial of key Panama Papers players underway

27 people are facing criminal charges over millions of leaked documents that became known as ‘The Panama Papers’.

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WHO issues bird flu warning

Avian influenza, aka bird flu, is an infectious viral illness that primarily spreads among birds like chickens and ducks.

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How do Australians spend their spare time?

New analysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows how Australians spend their spare time.

Florida has passed a law requiring teachers to give classes on the "evils of communism" in public schools.
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Florida kindergarten students will learn the “evils of communism”

The U.S. state of Florida has passed a law requiring teachers to hold classes on the “evils of communism” in public schools.

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Australia’s second-ever pill testing centre opens

A pill testing centre in Brisbane opened on Friday, becoming the second fixed drug checking site in Australia.

Why we're only bringing you good news today
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Why we’re only bringing you good news today

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NBA player cops lifetime ban over gambling on his own team

Jontay Porter first came under suspicion of gambling activity following a game against the Sacramento Kings last month.

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Queensland commits to 75% emissions reduction by 2035

Qld Premier Steven Miles said the laws would put the state “on par“ with the most ambitious targets in the country.

Your good news fix to end the week

It’s been a week of really heavy news so for today’s episode of the podcast, we thought we’d bring you a round up of some of the uplifting stories from the week.

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Russia bans 235 Australian politicians from entry

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has indefinitely banned 235 Victorian and South Australian politicians from entering the country.

A Brisbane man's been arrested for his alleged efforts to smuggle cocaine bricks into Australia.
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Police arrest Brisbane man over cocaine bricks found on NSW shores

Police allege he was behind a failed plot to smuggle about 900kg of cocaine into Australia through cargo ships. This had resulted in bricks of cocaine washing up on NSW beaches.

How does Australian law define a terrorist act?
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How does Australian law define a terrorist attack?

Sydney’s two stabbings this week have raised a central question: how does Australian law define a terrorist attack?

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Trump’s historic criminal trial begins

The first U.S. president to face a criminal trial

This week, Donald Trump has become the first U.

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Woman dies from suspected poisoning at health retreat in Victoria

A woman has died and two people have been hospitalised after a suspected poisoning at a health retreat in Clunes, Victoria.

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A global coral bleaching event has been declared by scientists

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said global coral bleaching can put local economies and food security at risk.

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