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Meth accused behind bars after ‘drug-affected speeding’

A woman accused of being involved in a major drug syndicate has had her bail revoked after she was caught driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit while allegedly under the influence of ice.

Shannon Hampton

grog banBanned drinkers register trial set for ‘soft opening’

The long-awaited Pilbara banned drinkers’ register trial is all set to launch on Tuesday, with a four-week “soft opening” in place to stamp out issues early.

Sam Jones & Alexander Scott

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Mortgage woesPremium
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Perth dad and accused drug ‘Mr Big’ in new legal battle

The suburban dad due to face trial over allegations he was a Mr Big in a Perth drug syndicate is now facing a new legal battle over missed mortgage payments.

Shannon Hampton

medical cannabis debatePremiumFamilies at breaking point over cannabis for sick kids

A Perth family has spoken of their desperation in seeking medicinal cannabis for their 15-year-old autistic son, and are now urging other parents to sign kids up for a WA-first trial of the drug.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Charlotte Elton

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We stand with WillieCommentsPremium
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Eagles boss backs banned star, calls for drug changes

West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett is optimistic Willie Rioli will play for the club again and has vowed to support the 2018 premiership forward until the end of his drug ban saga

Mark Duffield

‘Excessive cost’PremiumBanned drinkers register delayed

The proposed banned drinkers’ register trial for the Kimberley has been delayed due to its ‘excessive cost’.

Jakeb Waddell

‘new psychoactive substances’PremiumMeth use down but new drug on the rise

More drug users in WA are taking a toxic synthetic LSD substitute than anywhere else in the country, a new report has revealed.

Phil Hickey

Drug crisisCommentsPremiumFormer meth addict on how prison ‘saved her life’

A former WA nurse who was addicted to methamphetamine for more than a decade has credited a prison rehab program with saving her life, while the State Government plans to expand it.

Rangi Hirini

Drug raidMidnight $1.25m cocaine bust in Sydney

A midnight drug raid in Sydney has uncovered $2.5 million in cash and cocaine worth $1.25 million, packaged and ready to sell on the streets.

Maureen Dettre

‘Reefer-endum’VideoArdern admits smoking cannabis as debate lights up

Jacinda Ardern has admitted previously smoking cannabis in a heated ‘pub quiz-style’ debate with Judith Collins, her rival for the New Zealand prime ministership.

Ben McKay

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RevealedPremium
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Alleged ‘Mr Big’ behind $1b WA meth haul unmasked

This is the man WA Police will allege played a major role behind the $1 billion drug bust in the Abrolhos Islands last year.

Phil Hickey

‘Idiot abroad’PremiumFrench backpacker jailed after drug order to WA hostel

An ‘idiot abroad’ whose dream holiday around Australia with his girlfriend turned into a nightmare after he was caught importing party drugs in the mail to his Kununurra hostel has been jailed.

Shannon Hampton

Bowel busterPremiumMan jailed after rolling dice to ‘clear gambling debt’

A 56-year-old drug mule was picked up by authorities in WA after swallowing five heroin-filled pellets he urgently needed to 'evacuate'.

Shannon Hampton

Broome realityCommentsPremiumA lesson on Broome reality for Papalia

The Shire president said he would not waste the 30 minutes he had alone with the Racing and Gaming Minister.

Jakeb Waddell

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Death dealersPremium
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Drug overdoses linked to meth users turning to heroin

There are fears WA drug users are increasingly turning to potentially deadly heroin, with the price of methamphetamine soaring during the coronavirus crisis.

Phil Hickey

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High-level traffickingCommentsPremium
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Drug mule busted after meth found in tyre

A drug courier with bikie links caught trying to smuggle almost 2kg of methamphetamine into Perth in a spare tyre for a ‘high-level drug distribution network’ has been jailed for more than 11 years.

Shannon Hampton

Operation DistributorPremiumGang crime squad raid uncovers cannabis stash

A cannabis grower has avoided prison after a raid uncovered 19 cannabis plants at his Elleker property in WA’s Great Southern region.

Michael Traill

BroomeCommentsPremium20 months jail for $70k drug runner

A Broome man has been jailed for 20 months after a search of his car and boat turned up 8kg of cannabis.

Carly Laden

Meth and heroin bustCommentsPremiumWar against drug ‘scourge’ sees NSW man extradited

Organised crime squad detectives have charged and extradited a 55-year-old man from New South Wales over a major meth and heroin bust in the Wheatbelt more than two years ago.

Phil Hickey

‘The pills were mine’PremiumFormer boyfriend denies lying about drugs to help ex

The ex of a woman caught with 100 ecstasy pills in her car in an operation targeting a former Aussie hockey star has denied he is ‘lying’ to a court about secreting the drugs without her knowledge.

Shannon Hampton

Alcohol violenceCommentsPremiumBanned drinkers’ register expected for Kimberley

The trial would be rolled out in conjunction with daily liquor limits that would be enforced by takeaway alcohol management systems at every point of sale.

Jakeb Waddell

here’s to health?CommentsPremium‘Healthier’ alcohol choices aimed at millennials

From boozy kombucha to gin infused with collagen, as well as organic and vegan tipples, alcohol companies are trying to attract millennial drinkers with a growing range of ‘healthy’ drinks.

Jade Jurewicz

COVID-19 CRISISPremiumHotel worker accused of plan to ‘sell grog to guests’

A Victorian health worker has been stood down over allegations he was scheming to sell grog for profit to alcohol-dependent hotel guests in COVID-19 isolation.

Unhealthy habitCommentsPremiumWest Australians ‘most likely’ to drink during lockdown

The COVID-19 lockdown saw West Australians hit the bottle more than the rest of the country, with 45 per cent of WA respondents citing stress and anxiety as the reason.

Peter de Kruijff

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