Tobacco war kingpin making $1 million a month in ‘extortion tax’
Kazem Hamad’s crime syndicate now controls several hundred underground tobacco retailers, and it’s netting “monster” business ...
University College London study reveals smokers ‘losing seven hours of their life’ from each pack of cigarettes
A new study has revealed that every single cigarette you smoke could take an average of 20 minutes off your life. The study, led by researchers at University College London (UCL), found that men lose ...
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Tobacco wars and terrorism the biggest concerns for federal police in 2025
Followed categories will be added to My News. After uncovering more than seven tonnes of drugs and bringing down a major ...
Illegal cigarette bust in Brisbane linked to Australia Post delivery drivers
It comes after Brisbane Times revealed huge numbers of convenience stores in the CBD were selling illegally imported ...
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New research reveals older smoking Aussies are turning to cannabis as tobacco prices increase
New research has revealed why older Aussie smokers are ditching tobacco for a new drug as the price of cigarettes continues to rise. The federal government increases tax on tobacco twice a year ...
Second tobacco shop in as many weeks attacked by arsonists
Another tobacconist has been targeted in an early-morning arson attack. Police were called to the business on River Hills ...
Australia Post contractors stood down as ABF disrupts illicit tobacco trade
Seven parcel delivery contractors have been stood down by Australia Post pending the outcome of an Australian Border Force ...
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Big tobacco and Chemist Warehouse battling to gain market share in Australia's pharmacy vape market
Pharmacies have been slow to take up the sale of vapes, despite new laws restricting other sellers, with only 3,500 vapes sold without a prescription in a month. Chemist Warehouse is among the ...