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In Laos, methanol poisoning deaths send chill through a backpacker paradise
Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following the deaths of six tourists blamed on tainted alcohol.
Father of Australian teen who died in Laos urges government ‘to protect others’ from tainted alcohol
The father of an Australian teenager who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on a backpacking holiday has issued a ...
New Zealand citizen poisoned by contaminated alcohol in Laos returns home
A New Zealand citizen who fell ill after drinking contaminated alcohol in Laos has returned home following the deaths of six ...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms Australian authorities assisting Laos investigation into methanol poisoning
The Australian Government is working closely with authorities in Laos to ensure the bodies of two Aussie teens can be ...
Laotian doctor recalls horrific turn Holly Bowles took in hospital after drinking vodka laced with methanol in Vang Vieng
The doctor who treated one of the Aussie backpackers killed after drinking poisoned alcohol has spoken on the horrific turn ...
Paddleboarder lucky to be alive after run-in with boat propellor
A man is recovering in hospital after being hit by a boat while out paddle boarding yesterday morning. Mental health advocates have warned of potentially devastating consequences for kids if planned ...
Warning over new social media rules for kids
Mental health advocates have warned of potentially devastating consequences for kids if planned age restrictions for social media are bungled.