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   marijuana fell from the sky

   September 28, 2015 by crow

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   In Arizona on the 8th September, a massive bundle of marijuana fell from the sky and crushed the house of a pet dog, stunning the family who owned the pooch... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11896040/6500-bundle-of-marijuana-falls-from-the-sky-and-crushes-family-doghouse.html Raining buds - a dream come true! wouldna made the news if it fell on my dog's house!

   

   Last reply by The Stoned Jester, October 4, 2015

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   Pot-collecting uni student fined

   August 17, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/potcollecting-uni-student-fined-20150817-gj0m2t.html

   

   Last reply by louise, August 19, 2015
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   Jan Copeland losing out to ICE 1 2

   August 12, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/national-cannabis-prevention-and-information-centre-ice-survey-busts-myths-20150812-gixjkg.html The huge amount of attention focused on the drug "ice" may be inadvertently encouraging some young people to try it, researchers say. A survey of more than 11,000 Australians found many were vastly overestimating how commonly the drug was used, while nearly one in 25 said they were considering using it themselves. The research, from the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) at the University of NSW, also overturned common stereotypes of ice users. Nearly 4200 people who answered the survey had actually trie…

   

   Last reply by lookinggoodguys, August 16, 2015

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   antenna in skull

   August 10, 2015 by ..............................

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   Cool! can u get one from dick smiths? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-10/cyborg-artist-with-antenna-in-skull-neil-harbison-visits-perth/6686764

   

   Last reply by T.WilyRR., August 10, 2015
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   Bud and breakfast

   July 26, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   https://www.budandbreakfast.com Looking at planning a holiday overseas ask your friendly travel agent about bud and breakfast....

   

   Last reply by Razz0r, July 28, 2015

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   drug-war-failure - says Greens

   July 20, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/drug-war-failure-greens-want-portuguese-model-in-australia-20150719-gifsc9.html

   

   Last reply by Razz0r, July 20, 2015

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   Northern Territory's paperless arrests are unprecedented: High Cou

   July 13, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   How FU&cked Australia is becoming under Neo Conservatism rule: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/northern-territorys-paperless-arrests-are-unprecedented-high-court-submission-20150711-gi8blk

   

   Last reply by Razz0r, July 14, 2015

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   Hummingbirds and Cannabis

   June 23, 2015 by Faith

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   http://doobieduck.com/hummingbirds%20and%20cannabis.htm

   

   Last reply by Faith, June 23, 2015
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   metadata-spying-by-local-councils-on-the-rise-20150619-ghs0dg.html

   June 19, 2015 by lookinggoodguys

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   http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/metadata-spying-by-local-councils-on-the-rise-20150619-ghs0dg.html

   

   Last reply by tw3nny, November 7, 2015

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    Another Gumby adventure...Supanova 1 2 3

    June 15, 2015 by Gumby1

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    Hey all. so, its that time of year again.. The time when gumby gets active.. well one of two times.. the other is Mardigrass. this one is SUPANOVA... one of Australia's answers to ComicCon. Last year i had a run in with Stan Lee(The comic book legend himself), as well as the hot lil asian from marvels agents of shield(Ming Na) and a few other people. this year the line up is almost as impressive http://www.supanova.com.au/guests/ Hopefully there will be plenty of photos and maybe some video footage to go with it. Cheers.

    

    Last reply by Gumby1, August 27, 2017

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    Priest, altar boys on pot

    May 23, 2015 by crow

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    Saw this on about page 6 or 7 of the Herald Sun back in Feb. It made me laugh and I've been meaning to share it... It's a whole lot better than some of the stuff the priests get up to.

    

    Last reply by Dingo-2008, May 28, 2015

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    Victorian government to sell $9.3 million in seized bitcoins

    April 19, 2015 by OZ Stoners

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    March 17, 2015, 8:12 a.m. The Victorian government will sell millions of dollars worth of bitcoins on the open market in coming months after taking possession of assets confiscated from a Warrandyte drug dealer. View the full article

    

    Last reply by OZ Stoners, April 19, 2015
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    ACDC to tour Australia in November

    April 9, 2015 by OZ Stoners

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    More than four decades into their careers, the boys from ACDC are touring down under, playing stadium shows in five cities in November and December. View the full article

    

    Last reply by OZ Stoners, April 9, 2015
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    US TV host fired over Obama 'ape' comment

    March 12, 2015 by OZ Stoners

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    TV host Rodner Figueroa from American Spanish network Univision has been fired for likening US first lady Michelle Obama to the cast of Planet of the Apes. View the full article

    

    Last reply by OZ Stoners, March 12, 2015
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    Is President Vladimir Putin dead?

    March 12, 2015 by OZ Stoners

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    VLADIMIR Putin has not been seen for eight days and Russia’s rumour mill is in overdrive. Is their controversial leader actually dead? View the full article

    

    Last reply by OZ Stoners, March 12, 2015