Warren Star 10.07.2024

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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‘World leading’ vape legislation passes By SHARON BONTHUYS NEW federal legislation on the controversial issue of “vaping” took effect on July 1, which federal Health Minister Mark Butler described as “world leading.” The recent passing of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 bans the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession and advertisement of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes. Only established pharmaceutical supply chains will be permitted to distribute and supply therapeutic vapes, where clinically appropriate, with a prescription from a medical or nurse practitioner. Purchasing vapes containing nicotine or a zero-nicotine substance will need a prescription from a medical or nurse practitioner. Non-pharmacy retailers such as tobacconists, vape shops and convenience stores are prohibited from supplying any type of vape, including existing stock.

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Samantha swapping natural disasters for the new challenges of motherhood SWAPPING the challenges of natural disasters for the trials of motherhood, Warren SES Unit Commander, Samantha Midgley, has recently stepped down. Expecting a bub in late July, Samantha has been a titan of the local volunteer rescue group over the past four tumultuous years, since taking-on the reins of the Warren branch in 2020. Her heroics, and that of the local SES, have included, leading the township through the 2021–2022 flooding events, including assisting in several rescues. She also assisted in the safe conveyance of people who had been

rescued by helicopter in the Eugowra flooding tragedy, while supporting the RFS during the Girilambone fi res by moving people/supplies where they needed to be. Her other high-profi le work included empowering youth through the youth summit to encourage the leaders of tomorrow, while also appearing on state and national television to advocate for rural communities during the floods of recent years. At this stage, Warren SES Deputy Commander, Campbell Blair, will take-over as Acting Commander, until a permanent commander is appointed. More photos on page 5

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Now taking-on challenges of a motherly kind, Warren SES Unit Commander, Samantha Midgley, has recently stepped down.


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