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West communities unite against synthetic cannabis

March 11, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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The sale of synthetic cannabis in West Auckland is having a devastating effect on individuals, their families, and the wider community. View the full article

Last reply by OZ Stoners, March 11, 2014
Alleged fake officer to face court

February 23, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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A man who allegedly dressed up as a police officer and packed his car with explosives is due to face court. View the full article

Last reply by OZ Stoners, February 23, 2014
Fake cop shuts motorway with bomb scare

February 23, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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A MAN arrested for allegedly carrying home-made bombs in his car, and fooling drivers into believing he was a police officer, will appear in court on Monday. View the full article

Last reply by lucious, April 10, 2014
Man slams two pints of gin, dies

February 16, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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THE viral drinking craze Neknominate has claimed another death after a 20-year-old reportedly filmed himself downing two pints of gin. View the full article
Last reply by Lenore, February 21, 2014
Bitcoin dealers charged with money laundering

February 15, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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Charlie Shrem, who became a tycoon at 24 in the virtual currency Bitcoin, has been arrested and charged with money laundering. View the full article

Last reply by OZ Stoners, February 15, 2014
Good to know: when given THC, mice get the munchies too.

February 15, 2014 by doctor_nelson
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http://www.nature.com/neuro/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nn.3647.html Who would have guessed that THC makes small mammals eat more? It clearly works well on large ones.
Last reply by cap'n yNg, February 16, 2014
Islamists protest parole for Australian drug mule Corby

February 14, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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Jakarta (AFP) - More than 100 Islamic hardliners slammed the Indonesian government Friday for approving Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby's parole from jail, saying the convicted drug mule should receive the death penalty. View the full article
Last reply by bufo marinus, February 14, 2014
Australia to be defended by drone

February 14, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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THE Abbott Government wants to spend up to $2.5 billion on a new long-range surveillance drone to protect its maritime approaches. View the full article

Last reply by Clima, March 10, 2014
For kids, coffee may be new apple juice

February 12, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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Why frappuccinos may be a gateway drug to cups of joe. View the full article

Last reply by Lenore, February 12, 2014
Qld looks to block Corby crime profits

February 12, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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The Queensland premier will examine state laws to see if they can stop convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby profiting from her story. View the full article Qld would struggle getting Corby: lawyers By Stephen Johnson February 13, 2014, 8:38 am AP The Queensland premier says Schapelle Corby should not profit from her crime.Queensland would struggle if it pursued Schapelle Corby over any money she earned from a media interview, the state's peak body for solicitors says. The legal opinion comes as the state's premier Campbell Newman seeks advice on whether Queensland can confiscate any earnings she makes from selling her story about spending nine years in an Ind…
Last reply by lookinggoodguys, February 13, 2014
thc slows down simian HIV in monkey gut

February 11, 2014 by doctor_nelson
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Looks like yet another line of promising research for our favourite naturally occuring terpenes: http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/aid.2013.0182 via http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/11/marijuana-hiv_n_4767901.html

Last reply by stargeedling, April 6, 2014
More evidence of the scourge of alcohol in our society.

February 11, 2014 by doctor_nelson
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Young women, particularly those in executive jobs are increasingly wrecking their bodies with alcohol as evidenced by an alarming increase in cirrhosis of the liver - a miserable way to shorten their lives. http://www.theage.com.au/national/alcoholic-liver-disease-on-the-increase-in-young-women-20140210-32cs7.html cheers!

Last reply by patient patient, February 11, 2014
Schapelle Corby: Is it ethical for Nine to do telemovie?

February 5, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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HOWEVER 4.2 kilograms of marijuana made its way into Indonesia in a body board bag in 2004, the story of Schapelle Corby's arrest, conviction and subsequent jailing for drug smuggling is known by every Australian. View the full article
Last reply by bufo marinus, February 8, 2014
5 things to know about the massive farm bill

February 3, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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Cuts to food stamps, continued subsidies to farmers and victories for animal rights advocates. The massive, five-year farm bill heading toward final passage this week has broad implications for just about ... View the full article
Last reply by Faith, February 4, 2014
Fighting for your rights: Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson

February 2, 2014 by OZ Stoners
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Tim Wilson, Australia's new Human Rights Commissioner, believes the freedom of individuals needs to be protected against excessive government interference. View the full article
Last reply by louise, February 2, 2014