Cunning crims push drug trade to new high

Illegal drug cartels are using new methods to get contraband into Australia, with seizures of banned substances at record levels.

Murdoch scandal follows classic media baron script

If the phone hacking scandal gripping Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. empire has a familiar ring, it might be because you've heard the story before. Scrappy outsider turns modest newspaper business into international media conglomerate. Ambition turns to hubris. Mogul dramatically falls from grace.

Surge in vanity drugs pushes busts to new high

RECORD levels of performance and image-enhancing drugs are being stopped from entering Australia, with new police figures revealing the country's obsession with looking good is at record levels.

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