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Aussie war on illegal tobacco needs more 'boots on the ground'

Too many illicit cigarettes are still ending up between Aussie fingers as lawmakers oscillate between cracking down on shady vendors and squeezing them out financially. Illicit tobacco now comprises 50 to 60% of Australia's total tobacco trade, the …

Source: 1News - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

War on illegal tobacco needs more 'boots on the ground'

Illicit tobacco now comprises an estimated 50 to 60 per cent of Australia's total tobacco trade. Photo: Tony Phillips/AAP PHOTOS Too many illicit cigarettes are still ending up between Aussie fingers as lawmakers oscillate between cracking down on …

Source: Nyngan Observer - Pending
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Alcohol, cigarettes... and fuel: Why an essential commodity is one of the most heavily taxed purchases in Australia - ...

Australian drivers are battling soaring fuel prices courtesy of the Iran War, but the commodity still remains one of the highest-taxed purchases in Australia, despite Anthony Albanese's temporary halving of the fuel excise. The oil crisis looks no …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 19, 2026

“It’s time to step up”: Cancer Council urges all levels of government to get tougher on illicit tobacco

New Illicit Tobacco Ladder shows which states are falling behind Today, the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) has released a new Illicit Tobacco Ladder board, revealing how each state and territory government compares in their progress in …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on 03:15 GMT

Asia’s longest free-flowing river contaminated by arsenic linked to Myanmar mines

Independent testing of the Salween River began in September 2005 after researchers found alarming levels of toxic contaminants in the nearby Kok, Sai and Ruak rivers in Thailand, much of it linked to unregulated mining in Myanmar. Rare earth mines …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Ranked: state ‘tobacco war’ responses

Each Aussie state and territory has been ranked by experts based on their track record combating the current illicit tobacco crisis. A definitive list has just been published by the Australian Council on Smoking & Health, categorising each state and …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on Apr 19, 2026

WA still only middle of the ladder when it comes to snuffing out illegal tobacco

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share AAA Western Australia’s response to the illegal …

Source: The Age - Center-left
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Illegal tobacco trade ‘helping criminals commit murder’ amid push for excise cut

The illegal tobacco trade is providing criminals with funding that is being used to support other serious offences, including murder and extortion. Australia’s illicit tobacco market has been the focus of a major underworld conflict over recent years, as …

Source: Sky News Australia - Right-wing
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Fuel prices are not the only reason to reconsider our love of utes

The fuel crises of the 1970s changed the way New Zealand streets looked – and the way people got around. It started with vehicles shrinking. “The cars of the early 70s had huge chrome fins and stretched from one side of the street to the other,” says …

Source: Newsroom - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Economists pick March quarter CPI to be the lull before the storm

Annual inflation is set to soften slightly in the March quarter but this is just a temporary reprieve, some economists say, because the March quarter only saw the start of the oil crisis. Statistics New Zealand will be releasing its Consumer Price Index ( …

Source: interest.co.nz - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Why Sarah McBride believes Washington can deliver for Delaware

April 19, 2026, 4:20 a.m. ET Rep. Sarah McBride, now in her second year in Congress, believes it's possible – still, despite all the noise of Washington politics – to move policy forward to improve quality of life in Delaware. The Democrat who serves …

Source: The News Journal - Delaware - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2026

'You have to learn by our mistakes': Warning from Australia over black market tobacco

A seasoned Australian homicide detective says New Zealand can soften the blow of fire bombed shops and violent organised crime seen in Australia, if black market tobacco is stamped out now. An RNZ investigation last month found black market cigarettes were …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 15, 2026

The secret sensory life of plants: researchers are discovering how they see, hear, feel – and even remember

Plants are often seen as passive organisms, rooted in one place and largely unable to react to the world around them. But a new field of research is challenging these assumptions and showing that plants are as sophisticated as animals in detecting and …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

'Feel it when I breathe': Canberra's first dedicated vaping support program opens

Cameron Owens-Gale first picked up vaping almost 10 years ago in California, before they became popular in Australia. He'd kept up the habit irregularly over the decade, until a cough and sharp chest pains started to persist, and the now-28-year-old …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 15, 2026

Warning over illicit tobacco and organised crime: ‘Time is running out’ – The Front Page

Australia estimates that illegal tobacco accounts for 50 to 60% of the country’s market share, and it could be as high as 75%. In New Zealand, the report claims the illicit tobacco market share had grown from about 3.3% in 2010 to as high as 27% in 2024. …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2026

Bringing awareness to a neglected disease

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Often diagnosed at advanced stages due to limited awareness and delayed detection, oral cancer is considered a largely neglected disease. It is associated with several well-established major risk factors, including …

Source: The Guam Daily Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2026

We stood up against Big Tobacco. Gambling, alcohol and junk food should be next

As the curtain open on this year’s footy season, parents across the country are bracing for the ugly side of sport their kids didn’t sign up to. Betting odds flashed on screen before the first bounce. Alcohol promotions on signs running the length of the …

Source: Women's Agenda - Center-left
Published on Apr 14, 2026

Retail NZ wants 'rigorous crackdown' by Govt on illicit tobacco

Retail NZ wants an urgent Government taskforce created to crack down on illicit tobacco before the problem reaches crisis levels like in Australia. An RNZ investigation last month found black market cigarettes were being openly being sold in Auckland shops …

Source: 1News - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2026

Calls for Govt tobacco taskforce to combat growing black market

It states the report was “researched and written independently by Retail NZ staff”. “No tobacco manufacturer has funded, commissioned, or directed this work, nor has any manufacturer reviewed or approved its content prior to publication.” A significant …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral

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Published on April 19, 2026 - 10:06 GMT

One Texas Teacher, His Amazing Students, and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Put Vocational Ed on the National Map

Dorman Vick has spent 22 years building a standard in a Texas shop class. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture just told the country its worth paying attention to. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Published on April 19, 2026 - 02:54 GMT

Minister John Steenhuisen appoints external advisors to speed up agricultural registrations

To ensure more effective and speedy turnover time of the high-volume applications received by the Registrar of the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947), the Minister of Agriculture, John …

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Published on April 19, 2026 - 02:55 GMT

Agriculture on permanent withdrawal of Animal On the Move as a dog import agent

Withdrawal of recognised dog import agent with immediate effect The Department of Agriculture hereby notifies the public of the permanent withdrawal of Animal On the Move as a dog import agent after confirming the use of fraudulent import permits, in …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

When the World Stops, Farmers Don’t: Kisaan Parivar Highlights Agriculture as the Foundation of Life-Dr. Bhupal Nanavath

When the World Stops, Farmers Don’t - The Truth About Agriculture Nobody Can Ignore HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global systems are increasingly shaped by uncertainty, disruption, and rapid …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 10:47 GMT

Global Agricultural Film Market Led by North America; Mexico Growth Driven by Berry Global, BASF, Novamont

Expansion of protected cultivation, water-efficient farming, and biodegradable innovations is transforming Mexico into a strategic growth engine through 2036. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Fact MR's …

Distribution channels: Chemical Industry ...
Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Agriculture: The World’s Most Evergreen Industry - A Rare Strategic Investment Opportunity

Kisaan Parivar Ltd, led by Dr. Bhupal Nanavath, reflects agriculture’s rising global importance as food security drives future economic stability. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global markets …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 06:18 GMT

Delaware Century Farm Program adds three new families, celebrates First State’s agricultural heritage

Three families with more than 100 years of history, cultivation and memories on their land were celebrated today at the Delaware Agricultural Museum with their induction into the Delaware Century Farm Program. The Delaware Century Farm Program was …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

BVM Launches Agritech & Agribusiness SEO Service to Help Brands Capture Farmers During the 3–6 Month Research Phase

Houston-based SEO agency supports agritech companies seeking visibility during the 3-6 month period when farmers research inputs before planting. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BVM (Brazos Valley Marketing), a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...

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Published on April 19, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Honduras Coffee Experience at Origin Named Among Top 100 in the Americas

Spirit Origin in Roatán recognized for its Coffee Omakase and roasted-at-origin concept redefining specialty coffee ROATAN, BAY ISLANDS, HONDURAS, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spirit Origin Coffee, a specialty coffee concept based in …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

Escamilla Tree Service Expands 24/7 Emergency Tree Services Across Metro Atlanta Amid Rising Storm Risks

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As severe weather continues to impact North Georgia, Escamilla Tree Service, a trusted, family-owned tree company, has announced the expansion of its 24/7 emergency tree service operations …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:08 GMT

SafeHaven Pest Control Expands Eco-Friendly Pest Solutions Across North Texas, Including Dallas, Forney & Cleburne

GARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SafeHaven Pest Control is proud to announce the expansion of its eco-friendly pest control services across North Texas, bringing safer, family-focused pest protection to more homes …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS Accelerator, and Pendleton UAS Range Host Two-Day Symposium (April 22 - 23)

Two-day event in Pendleton, OR features UAS expert panels, startup pitch finals, live drone demonstrations, and a new 18,000 sq. ft. hangar opening. PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Genvor Announces Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Canlab International(TM) to Advance Peptide Pipeline

Establishes framework targeting multi-product commercialization across high-growth health and wellness categories with scalable revenue potential Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB:GNVR) WOODLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genvor, Inc …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Elemental Trucks Joins Ottawa Infotainment’s Inaugural Customer Advisory Board

Hydrogen Truck Innovator to Help Shape the Future of DragonFire Pro and Commercial Vehicle Experience TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ottawa Infotainment (Oi) today announced that Elemental Trucks, a developer of …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Automotive Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 07:42 GMT

787 Coffee Ranked #32 Best Coffee Shop in North America — #1 in Puerto Rico, New Jersey & El Paso at World of Coffee

Farm-to-cup Puerto Rican coffee brand earns continental ranking out of 4,600+ establishments evaluated by 200+ professional judges and 200,000+ public votes SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, the farm-to- …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Beauty & Hair Care ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 06:33 GMT

Top Water Treatment Agent Manufacturers Driving Industry Standards in a Changing Market

BINZHOU CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global water scarcity and environmental regulations become more pressing concerns, the water treatment chemicals industry has entered a period of steady expansion. …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Chemical Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 06:32 GMT

The Trusted Partner in Complete Welding Solutions – KeyGree Group

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founded in 2009 as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, KeyGree Group has developed into a welding equipment manufacturer operating across multiple segments of the global supply chain. The …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Automotive Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 06:31 GMT

TIGMASTER-250COLD: The World’s Most Portable 250A Pulse TIG/MMA Welder

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The TIGMASTER-250COLD welding system has been introduced as part of ongoing developments in compact, high-duty-cycle welding equipment designed for industrial and field applications. …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 06:31 GMT

Wenzhou KeyGree Unveils Welding Cleaning Equipment Aimed at Enhancing Cost Efficiency

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global market for weld cleaning machines is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for improved weld quality, corrosion resistance, and surface finishing across …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Automotive Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 05:26 GMT

3NH Launches Italy Website, Officially Embarking on Italian Market Expansion

ITALY, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILAN, Italy – 3NH, a global leader in photoelectric detection and color management solutions, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its Italy-specific website http://www.spectrocolorimeter.com/it/ , …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 04:43 GMT

WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS List

Approval Validates Platform for Federal and Public Safety Deployment BATESVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WISPR Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of secure unmanned aircraft systems, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 04:22 GMT

Yard Force Unveils Next-Generation AI Robotic Mowers and Smart OPE Ecosystem at the 139th Canton Fair

Yard Force, a leading global innovator in OPE industry announced its smart, battery-powered, and professional landscaping tools at the 139th Spring Canton Fair. GUANGZHOU, GUANGDONG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yard Force, a leading …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Conferences & Trade Fairs ...
Published on April 16, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

Signature Capital Highlights the Gap Between AI Loan Approvals and Real-World Deal Execution

David Crantz explains why faster underwriting tools are transforming lending—but certainty, structure, and execution still rely on human expertise NEW PORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Agriculture: The World’s Most Evergreen Industry - A Rare Strategic Investment Opportunity

Kisaan Parivar Ltd, led by Dr. Bhupal Nanavath, reflects agriculture’s rising global importance as food security drives future economic stability. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global markets …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:54 GMT

The Post Dispensary Sponsors Pre-420 Celebration in Owensboro and 420 Supply Run Sales Event at Beaver Dam Dispensary

Join The Post Dispensary for a Pre-420 Patient Event in Owensboro on April 18 and the 420 Supply Run Sale April 17–20 in Beaver Dam! BEAVER DAM, KY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Post Dispensary, Kentucky’s trusted medical …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

Telling the Story of Arizona’s Birds: COMMS/NATION Partners with Desert Rivers Audubon Society

Birds of a Feather: COMMS/NATION Aligns with Local Conservationists Through In-Kind Strategic Support TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COMMS/NATION [ www.commsnation.com ], a Tucson-based strategic communications and …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:16 GMT

RECORD-BREAKING 'RANCH ROAM' CROWD UNITES FOR AN EVENING OF WESTERN FUN TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY

The 29th Annual Amazon “Ranch Roam” treated over 1,300 guests to an evening of cowboy-themed fun, with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was country western’s …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 15:55 GMT

US-Israel-Iran War strikes at the heart of global food production, new study reveals

According to new research, the US-Israel-Iran War is striking at the heart of global food production, pushing millions of people into abject poverty. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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