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Police seize more than $70m in tobacco and vape products in historic bust

31 August 2025

A joint operation between the Australian Border Force and the Queensland Police Service delivers "one of the largest" tobacco busts in the state's history.

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A Powerball player from Opotiki has won $12.5 million in last night's Lotto draw
	31 Aug: A Powerball player from Opotiki has won $12.5 million in last night's Lotto draw... more

A man has been jailed for three years and nine months after ramming his car into a crowd helping his injured girlfriend
	31 Aug: A man has been jailed for three years and nine months after ramming his car into a crowd helping his injured girlfriend... more

These pro-Palestine activists spoke up. A 'nefarious' website is now after them
	31 Aug: Canary Mission has created hundreds of dossiers on students, professors, health professionals and organisations, accusing them of promoting "hatred of the US, Israel and Jews" on college campuses.... more

The Raiders believe their Canberra fortress will be a huge factor in navigating the NRL play-offs
	31 Aug: The Raiders believe their Canberra fortress will be a huge factor in navigating the NRL play-offs... more

A popular Auckland park is closing to the public - in anticipation of extreme winds
	31 Aug: A popular Auckland park is closing to the public - in anticipation of extreme winds... more

A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning
	31 Aug: A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning... more

'Boot camps' and early intervention part of NT government's plan to prevent youth crime
	31 Aug: In the face of growing scrutiny over its punitive crime policies, the Northern Territory government says its early intervention program and "boot camps" are "making a real difference".... more

Another fire truck has broken down as Auckland crews battled a massive fire at a flower nursery
	31 Aug: Another fire truck has broken down as Auckland crews battled a massive fire at a flower nursery... more

Three dead after angry mob sets fire to parliament building in Indonesia
	31 Aug: The building was set alight on Friday night which caused the area to turn an eerie orange colour.... more

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Today's News

Rugby League:
The Raiders believe their Canberra fortress will be a huge factor in navigating the NRL play-offs 11:57

Law and Order:
Police seize more than $70m in tobacco and vape products in historic bust 11:47

Law and Order:
A man has been jailed for three years and nine months after ramming his car into a crowd helping his injured girlfriend 11:27

Politics:
'Boot camps' and early intervention part of NT government's plan to prevent youth crime 11:17

Politics:
Three dead after angry mob sets fire to parliament building in Indonesia 10:57

Environment:
A south-westerly wind change could bring damaging gusts to the North Island, across the day 10:47

Education:
These pro-Palestine activists spoke up. A 'nefarious' website is now after them 10:37

Health & Safety:
A warning the increase in deaths and hospitalisations from stimulant overdoses - is likely just the beginning 10:27

Living & Travel:
A popular Auckland park is closing to the public - in anticipation of extreme winds 10:17

Living & Travel:
A Powerball player from Opotiki has won $12.5 million in last night's Lotto draw 10:17

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