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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: vape store surge defies impending ban, how the referendum was lost, Maxwell miracle in India

Vape story in Sydney
The number of stores selling vapes in New South Wales has increased by more than 600 despite a forthcoming import ban. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

Morning everyone. The battle to stop the spread of vaping is intensifying amid a surge in the number of shops selling the products. Our top story this morning shows that 600 outlets in New South Wales looked to cash in on the highly profitable trade despite tough new federal rules coming in next year.

There is alarm about the appearance of lethal fire ants in Australia, and concern about diversity in Queensland police. And India had some cheery news as all 41 workers were rescued 17 days after being trapped underground, but their cricketers have been buried by an incredible Glenn Maxwell century in the latest T20.

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