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  "id": 8527708,
  "title": "As tobacconist firebombings intensify in Melbourne, nearby stores are being denied insurance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/as-tobacconist-firebombings-intensify-in-melbourne-nearby-stores-are",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-19T20:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/20/tobacco-shops-attacks-melbourne-ntwnfb"
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  "summary": "Arson attacks related to illegal tobacco trade are also causing revenue and reputation problems for neighbouring businesses Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Small businesses located near tobacconists are being denied insurance or priced out of coverage as rising arson attacks turn neighbouring shops into collateral damage. The problem has intensified after a spate of…",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "As tobacconist firebombings intensify in Melbourne, nearby stores are being denied insurance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/as-tobacconist-firebombings-intensify-in-melbourne-nearby-stores-are-8531774",
        "published": "2026-09-19T20:00:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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