Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission data revealed a staggering 21% national increase in major drug use, with methamphetamine hitting record highs in Queensland.

Principal drug specialist Shane Neilson joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast and explained how wastewater testing informs the ongoing political debate between health-first and punitive policy responses.

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission data revealed a staggering 21% national increase in major drug use, with methamphetamine hitting record highs in Queensland.
Principal drug specialist Shane Neilson joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast and explained how wastewater testing informs the ongoing political debate between health-first and punitive policy responses.

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How Queensland became the second-highest state for increased ice consumption

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New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that India has officially surpassed England as the top country of birth for overseas-born Australians, with 971,000 Indian-born residents.

Demographer Mark McCrindle joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that this permanent shift, driven by skilled visas and international students, is bringing new cultural influences, denser living, and multi-generational households to cities like Melbourne and Sydney.

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that India has officially surpassed England as the top country of birth for overseas-born Australians, with 971,000 Indian-born residents.
Demographer Mark McCrindle joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that this permanent shift, driven by skilled visas and international students, is bringing new cultural influences, denser living, and multi-generational households to cities like Melbourne and Sydney.

Why India has officially overtaken England as Australia's top migrant birthplace

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How Queensland became the second-highest state for increased ice consumption

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