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School-leavers warned about overseas drinking risks

As thousands of school-leavers prepare to head overseas for Schoolies, a new campaign from DrinkWise and the Australian Government’s Smartraveller is urging young Australians to celebrate safely. New research shows many teens are already making more mindful choices around alcohol, but awareness of serious risks like methanol poisoning remains low. The campaign is also encouraging …

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Further reforms on VAD legislation in Victoria needed

The following story contains topics of death, VAD, and suicide. Discretion is advised.  Voluntary assisted dying advocates continue calls for further reform, following the Victorian governments 5-year review of its VAD Act, including a series of recommendations to improve access and equity. The state led the charge on laws in 2017 and implemented them in 2019 – …

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