Victoria will roll out its first pill test at a music festival this summer.

35,000 people attending Beyond the Valley will have access to the drug-checking service for the first time, as part of the state government’s plans to conduct more trials across Victoria.

Health experts and youth support workers will be stationed at the pop-up pill testing site to analyse drug samples and give advice to young festival-goers.

In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear our chat with Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan on the state’s lift-off of pill testing, and why she changed her mind on drug harm minimisation.

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Victoria will roll out its first pill test at a music festival this summer.
35,000 people attending Beyond the Valley will have access to the drug-checking service for the first time, as part of the state government’s plans to conduct more trials across Victoria.
Health experts and youth support workers will be stationed at the pop-up pill testing site to analyse drug samples and give advice to young festival-goers.
In today’s deep dive, you’ll hear our chat with Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan on the state’s lift-off of pill testing, and why she changed her mind on drug harm minimisation.
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Harry Sekulich Producer: Orla Maher
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Victoria's pill testing plan

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Two 19-year-olds from Melbourne are among six people to have died from a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were visiting a tourist town in the Southeast Asian country when they fell ill. They were rushed to separate hospitals in Thailand, where they died late last week. Speaking after the death of his daughter, Mark Jones told media in Thailand that Bianca was enjoying “the trip of a lifetime with one of her best mates”.  The suspected poisoning has also claimed the lives of tourists from Denmark, the U.S. and the UK, in what’s now become a multi-national investigation. Authorities in Laos have conducted raids and detained some people for questioning, but no one has been charged. Today, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this story.

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Two 19-year-olds from Melbourne are among six people to have died from a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were visiting a tourist town in the Southeast Asian country when they fell ill. They were rushed to separate hospitals in Thailand, where they died late last week. Speaking after the death of his daughter, Mark Jones told media in Thailand that Bianca was enjoying “the trip of a lifetime with one of her best mates”.  The suspected poisoning has also claimed the lives of tourists from Denmark, the U.S. and the UK, in what’s now become a multi-national investigation. Authorities in Laos have conducted raids and detained some people for questioning, but no one has been charged. Today, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about this story.
Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons Producer: Orla Maher
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Six dead in Laos: What is methanol poisoning?

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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ chief of staff is taking legal action against him for allegedly pushing her out of her job, after she complained of bullying in his office. Around 170 people have been arrested in Newcastle after anti-coal protesters formed a blockade to stop boats from entering the city’s port. Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon has announced her retirement from swimming. And today’s good news: Researchers from the University of Michigan have found a way to recycle pacemakers, which can then be donated to other countries.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons

Producer: Elliot Lawry

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ chief of staff is taking legal action against him for allegedly pushing her out of her job, after she complained of bullying in his office. Around 170 people have been arrested in Newcastle after anti-coal protesters formed a blockade to stop boats from entering the city’s port. Australia’s most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon has announced her retirement from swimming. And today’s good news: Researchers from the University of Michigan have found a way to recycle pacemakers, which can then be donated to other countries. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Billi FitzSimons
Producer: Elliot Lawry

Headlines: Deputy Prime Minister sued

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Happy Sunday! We are intercepting your podcast feeds mid-weekend to answer all the questions you have about vaping.

Last week, we asked you what you want to know about vaping, and we got hundreds of responses. So today, we're answering your questions! We talk about what is actually in a vape, what we know about the long-term health effects of vaping, and what the current law around vaping is.

This episode is sponsored by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast. Find out more at health.gov.au/vaping.

If you are looking to quit vaping, here are some resources:
You can go to the My QuitBuddy app, which helps you to track your progress and stay motivated.
You can call Quitline on 13 78 48, where you can confidentially speak to a counsellor.
Another option is to speak to a GP or health professional about the best way for you.

Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Happy Sunday! We are intercepting your podcast feeds mid-weekend to answer all the questions you have about vaping.
Last week, we asked you what you want to know about vaping, and we got hundreds of responses. So today, we're answering your questions! We talk about what is actually in a vape, what we know about the long-term health effects of vaping, and what the current law around vaping is.
This episode is sponsored by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, but they have had no editorial influence over the content we are sharing in today’s podcast. Find out more at <a href="http://health.gov.au/vaping" data-stringify-link="http://health.gov.au/vaping" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-9570">health.gov.au/vaping</a>.
If you are looking to quit vaping, here are some resources: You can go to the My QuitBuddy app, which helps you to track your progress and stay motivated. You can call Quitline on 13 78 48, where you can confidentially speak to a counsellor. Another option is to speak to a GP or health professional about the best way for you.
Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Producer: Orla Maher
Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.
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Your questions about vaping, answered

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Victoria's pill testing plan

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