“Black Salve” – Conviction and Penalties
Richard Saunders reports on decisive action taken against dangerous quackery. Following her conviction in October 2025 for the unlawful advertising and supply of black salve and other unapproved therapeutic products, Belinda Gae Harris was sentenced on 16 January 2026. Ms Harris, who trades under the cancelled business name Tickety-Boo Herbal, was sentenced to seven months’ […]
Orgone Not Gone
Richard Saunders reports on health gizmos and their true believers and conspiracy theorists Monica Smit is best known as being an anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown protester during the COVID-19 years. She is the founder of Reignite Democracy Australia (RDA), an anti-lockdown and COVID-19 conspiracy group. Recently, Monica and her mother, Lise Smit, have made videos to […]
