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There’s been a lot of news around about smoking lately - and not just about it being hazardous for our health. The rising cost of cigarettes in Australia has led to a thriving black market and an explosion of crime in what’s become known as the tobacco wars. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s happening with the tobacco industry in Australia, how vaping’s become a big part of the problem, and what’s being done to bring things under control…
Squiz recommends:
Listening: An episode of the Life & Crimes with Andrew Rule podcast called The Tobacco Wars. Andrew brings years of crime reporting experience to this story and he tells it in his engaging signature style.
Reading: An article published by the ABC called Fake Cigarettes, Firebombs and a Flourishing Black Market which gives a detailed look into the numbers and the cost of illegal tobacco to the government and businesses.
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Thursday, 27 June: Assange is home free; Inflation rises above expectations; NSW makes Origin history; And a feast fit for a King...
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Wednesday, 26 June: Assange flies towards freedom; A verdict over the Victorian campers' deaths; A Labor MP crosses the floor; And move over Bear Grylls...
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Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
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Tuesday, 25 June: Albanese appoints a new climate agency boss; A terror attack in Russia; Myer makes a merger move; And Elon Musk's secret baby...
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SPONSORED: To learn more about the Townsville Distribution Centre and Shane Kerr's story, click here.
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
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Monday 24 June: The nuclear policy debate continues; Israel's military actions are in focus; A chilly start to the week; And the Royals get starstruck...
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Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

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