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6 Oct 2026
  • TAS
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    Public health alert

    New drug detected in Tasmania

    14 Sep 2026
  • VIC
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    Drug notification
    General

    Methamphetamine detected in red capsules expected to be MDMA

    4 Sep 2026
  • ACT
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    Community notice
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    Heroin found in expected ‘cocaine’ sample

    3 Sep 2026
  • ACT
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    Community notice
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    Meth found in expected ketamine sample

    26 Aug 2026
  • VIC
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    Drug notification
    General

    Turinabol (T-bol) and methandienone (D-bol) detected in a sample expected to contain oxandrolone

    12 Aug 2026
  • VIC
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    Drug notification
    General

    N-Sec-butyl butlyone detected in a sample expected to be cocaine