Australia’s first government-run pill testing trial has commenced at the Yours and Owls festival in NSW, with a medical tent offering free, anonymous drug testing to attendees. Police will stay away from the testing site, despite concerns about drug policy contradictions, as the trial aims to prevent fatal overdoses. The service will be available at 12 festivals as part of a year-long, $1 million pilot, with an emphasis on promoting safety and providing health information to festival-goers.
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SummaryPressure is increasing on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to meet with President Donald Trump following Trump's announcement of a tariff hike on steel imports from 25% to 50%, which could adversely affect Australia's steel industry. Trade Minister Don Farrell called the tariffs unjustified and detrimental to free trade, while opposition spokesman Kevin Hogan stressed the need for the Albanese government to protect Australian jobs and industries. Amid ongoing legal challenges to the tariffs, the Australian...
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