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Following the death of Meeghan here in Adelaide over the weekend, there have been several articles in the newspapers lately:
Both articles in today's "The Advertiser" newspaper in South Australia.
Death sparks pill test debate
By SAM RICHES
THE death of mother-of-two Meeghan Turra has reignited debate for pill testing to be allowed at city nightclubs and major events.
Mrs Turra, 27, of Mt Barker, reacted badly after taking the illicit drug ecstasy while celebrating a new job with friends in the city on the weekend.
The particular tablet taken by Mrs Turra, mottled white and branded xXx, was not believed to be a "bad batch".
Rather it is believed Mrs Turra, who acted "out of character" in taking an illicit drug, had a bad reaction.
Mrs Turra, who had recently moved into a new house with husband Greg and sons Noah, 3, and Harry, six months, had started a new job with retail giant Ikea. She collapsed at the Cargo Club on Hindley St in the city at 4am on Sunday.
Friends took Mrs Turra to the Royal Adelaide Hospital but she died soon after.
As Mrs Turra's husband and their sons try to comprehend her death, friends and family told The Advertiser they hoped it was "a warning to other people" about the dangers of taking drugs.
Adelaide detectives were continuing their investigation.
Detectives believe Mrs Turra took the ecstasy at Cargo Club, but it is not known how or where she obtained it. Club management yesterday said every effort was made to ensure the safety of patrons. The popular nightclub supports pill testing.
Pill testing was vetoed by police and the State Government at the Enchanted rave in December.
Source: http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,18386545%5E2682,00.html
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Then this one:
Bouncers test positive
POSITIVE drug tests have been returned by nightclub and hotel bouncers who now face losing their licences.
Four positive samples have shown up in the first random testing of crowd controllers in South Australia since new laws came into effect last year.
Figures released by Attorney-General Michael Atkinson show four positive results out of 26 urine samples.
"Initial indications suggest three of the positive samples are linked to cannabis and amphetamines or heroin," he said.
Source: http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,18386551%5E2682,00.html
Both articles in today's "The Advertiser" newspaper in South Australia.
Death sparks pill test debate
By SAM RICHES
THE death of mother-of-two Meeghan Turra has reignited debate for pill testing to be allowed at city nightclubs and major events.
Mrs Turra, 27, of Mt Barker, reacted badly after taking the illicit drug ecstasy while celebrating a new job with friends in the city on the weekend.
The particular tablet taken by Mrs Turra, mottled white and branded xXx, was not believed to be a "bad batch".
Rather it is believed Mrs Turra, who acted "out of character" in taking an illicit drug, had a bad reaction.
Mrs Turra, who had recently moved into a new house with husband Greg and sons Noah, 3, and Harry, six months, had started a new job with retail giant Ikea. She collapsed at the Cargo Club on Hindley St in the city at 4am on Sunday.
Friends took Mrs Turra to the Royal Adelaide Hospital but she died soon after.
As Mrs Turra's husband and their sons try to comprehend her death, friends and family told The Advertiser they hoped it was "a warning to other people" about the dangers of taking drugs.
Adelaide detectives were continuing their investigation.
Detectives believe Mrs Turra took the ecstasy at Cargo Club, but it is not known how or where she obtained it. Club management yesterday said every effort was made to ensure the safety of patrons. The popular nightclub supports pill testing.
Pill testing was vetoed by police and the State Government at the Enchanted rave in December.
Source: http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,18386545%5E2682,00.html
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Then this one:
Bouncers test positive
POSITIVE drug tests have been returned by nightclub and hotel bouncers who now face losing their licences.
Four positive samples have shown up in the first random testing of crowd controllers in South Australia since new laws came into effect last year.
Figures released by Attorney-General Michael Atkinson show four positive results out of 26 urine samples.
"Initial indications suggest three of the positive samples are linked to cannabis and amphetamines or heroin," he said.
Source: http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,18386551%5E2682,00.html
