Event Brief
Drug overdose deaths hit record high in Australia
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Australia recorded its deadliest year on record for drug overdoses, averaging seven deaths per day.
WHO: Australia
WHAT: Drug overdose deaths reached a record high in Australia.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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