As tobacconist firebombings intensify in Melbourne, nearby stores are being denied insurance
A fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024. Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenA fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024.
- ▪A fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024.
- ▪Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenA fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/20/tobacco-shops-attacks-melbourne-ntwnfb |
| Publication time | Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:57 GMT |
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A fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024. Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenA fire-damaged tobacco store in Coburg in Melbourne’s north in 2024. Photograph: James Ross/AAPBusinessAs tobacconist firebombings intensify in Melbourne, nearby stores are being denied insuranceArson 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 Jonathan Barrett Business editorSat 19 Sep 2026 16.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 19 Sep 2026 16.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSmall businesses located near tobacconists are being denied insurance or priced out of coverage as rising arson attacks turn neighbouring shops into collateral…
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