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Rachel Smith will turn 39 in prison. The high court says she could freeze her eggs from behind bars

Rachel Smith is serving a 10-year prison term in Queensland for trafficking in a dangerous drug.

Image accompanying the story: Rachel Smith will turn 39 in prison. The high court says she could freeze her eggs from behind bars
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The Guardian reports: Rachel Smith is serving a 10-year prison term in Queensland for trafficking in a dangerous drug.

This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rachel Smith and Queensland.

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Australia · Oceania
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The Guardian
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Rachel Smith, Queensland
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World

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