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New Cigarette Laws Go Into Effect Today — Including Menthol Cigs Being Banned

Australia is following in the footsteps of the European Union, The UK and Canada who have already banned the use of menthol cigarettes.

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Menthol cigarettes will be banned from April 1. Here’s why – and what else is changing

New laws come into effect in Australia today that change the look, ingredients, and packaging of tobacco products.

The Conversation

Australian Black Market Tobacco Sparks Firebombings, Budget Hole

Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue.

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Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market. That’s a diabolical problem for the government

Tuesday night’s federal budget revealed a sharp drop in what was once a major source of revenue for the government – the tobacco excise.

The Conversation

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The Times of India

Government plans for ‘smoke-free generation’ move closer to becoming law

MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Evening Standard

MP quit smoking after voting to ban cigarette sales to young people

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Evening Standard

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Nigel Farage says ‘spirit of Cromwell alive and well’ as he slams smoking ban

The MP for Clacton said: ‘There are some of us that like a smoke. We do. We even go for a few pints at a pub.’

Evening Standard

Ban on outdoor smoking in hospitality settings not being considered – minister

Smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals will be prohibited under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Evening Standard

Smoke-free nation will ‘boost jobs and the economy’ – report

The report was published as MPs prepare to vote on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

The Independent UK

Academic calls for ‘real change’ by banning smoking in homes with children

Professor Sean Semple, of Stirling University, said homes are the ‘primary environment’ where youngsters are exposed to tobacco smoke.

Evening Standard

WATCH: What Quitting Vaping Actually Looks Like

Every day, Australians are slowly realising the long-term harm that vaping does to the body. For people who are already hooked, quitting vaping is no easy task. Ben Siwa, frontman for the Aussie genre-bending band jnr., was one of thousands of Aussies looking to quit vaping. “I started vaping to…

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Newsance 291: Sudhir’s big government job? TV anchors fan communal flames in Nagpur

This week our beloved anchor Sudhir Chaudhary follows the desh ke yuva, he so often preaches to, in chasing a government job. Join us as we revisit Sudhir’s greatest hits and best research, in light of news reports that his company will provide research support to DD News. In this…

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The tobacco lobby claims vaping is displacing youth smoking – a close look at the evidence tells another story

E-cigarette companies, including giants such as British American Tobacco, have actively lobbied governments in New Zealand and Australia to weaken existing vape regulations while preventing the introduction of stricter ones.

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Arrowhead’s CEO got a call from PlayStation when he said players could save their money and wait to buy Helldivers 2 until the servers were fixed: They ‘asked me what the f*** I’m smoking’

It’s said you should always be closing, even on Super Earth.

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 boss told launch players not to buy until servers calmed down, and it "took 5 minutes until I got a call from the friendly people over at PlayStation asking what the f*** I was smoking"

"'Don't recommend that people do not buy your games' - it's incredibly conventional wisdom"

The Conversation

Why nicotine pouches may not be the best choice to help you to stop smoking

If you are trying to stop smoking, you may have heard of nicotine patches or gum to help reduce cravings. But how about nicotine pouches? Small, tobacco-free sachets containing a powder made up of nicotine, flavourings and other additives, nicotine patches are placed between the upper lip and gum to…

The Guardian - UK

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%

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The Guardian - AU

While Australia is aggressively taxing tobacco, the black market flourishes

The relationship between cigarette prices and smoking rates appears far more complex than the simplistic models on which tax policy is based

The Independent UK

Smoking rates ‘increasing’ in some parts of England, study suggests

The study, published in the journal Addiction, suggests however that the national average for smoking prevalence has fallen.

Sports Illustrated

Charley Hull Bets on Herself, Vows to Quit Smoking

The LPGA star bet $10,000 that she will kick the habit.

Golf Monthly

Charley Hull Makes £10,000 Bet To Give Up Smoking Habit

Posting to her Instagram story, Hull revealed that she has made a £10,000 bet to quit smoking over the next two months

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What to Look for in THCA Pre-Rolls

In recent years, cannabis consumers have become increasingly interested in lesser-known cannabinoids, with THCA emerging as a standout.

The Times of India

Clearing the air: The impact of smoking on mental health

Smoking and mental health have a complex, bidirectional relationship. Most smokers say that they want to stop, but some continue because smoking seems to relieve stress and anxiety. It’s a common belief that smoking helps you relax. But smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Adults with depression are much more…

The Times of India

No Smoking Day: How tobacco affects pregnancy and IVF

The dangers of smoking are well-known – it damages the air sacs in the lungs and blocks arteries and veins, disrupting blood circulation throughout the body. This clearly shows that the chemicals released from tobacco can impact every part of the body. Additionally, smoking has significant implications for the reproductive…

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