Drugs
These bagels are illegal in South Korea
A Trader Joe’s seasoning blend has garnered a cult following around the world. But travellers arriving in Seoul have little chance of getting it past customs.
- by Eve Sampson
Latest
The NSW workers who should be searched for drugs
While prison visitors are now routinely scanned for drugs, guards may be the weak link in the system, the NSW inspector of Custodial Services says.
- by Christopher Harris
Colombia is facing a new problem: too much cocaine
Unsold blocks of coca paste are piling up across Colombia and it’s the families that pick the raw coca leaves that are suffering most.
- by Genevieve Glatsky
Dramatic sting at Sydney’s new urban surf pool catches alleged drug importer
The Californian man allegedly thought he was importing millions of dollars worth of drugs into Sydney, before police pounced in front of afternoon wave riders.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Tragedy
Synthetic opioid detected in four found dead in Broadmeadows
The director of drug harm reduction charity warned the deaths were “a major wake-up call” as medical professionals fear an opioid crisis could engulf Australia like it has overseas.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Cocaine sold in Melbourne contains opioid 100 times more potent than heroin
Victoria’s Health Department has warned that a white powder sold as cocaine contains a potentially lethal opioid that has caused “recent serious harms in Melbourne”.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Opinion
Political leadership
I know what it’s like to be the politician’s son who makes mistakes. I wouldn’t wish it on Tom Dutton
When a photo of the opposition leader’s 18-year-old son made headlines last week, I immediately felt so sorry for him. Unfortunately, I know exactly what it’s like to go through that.
- by Nick Bracks
The hidden costs that are killing live music festivals
Pill testing could make attendance at music festivals and events much safer – but it could dramatically increase the financial risk borne by festivals.
- by Karl Quinn
The inside story of Labor’s sudden change of heart on pill testing
Under Daniel Andrews, pill testing was a non-starter. Jacinta Allan made it permanent within months. Summer overdoses were a big reason why.
- by Rachel Eddie
Australia’s cocaine use is soaring. Why?
Australia, it seems, is awash with cocaine, despite its high price and record police hauls – not to mention hospitalisations and deaths.
- by Tim Elliott
Magazine
Good Weekend
The June 29 Edition
Cocaine country: Australia’s costly habit | Love match: Alex de Minaur & Katie Boulter | Costa Georgiadis: how old is that beard?