Overview
- NSW Police say a man in his 40s died at Sydney Olympic Park, with five to six others taken to hospital and one in critical condition.
- A crime scene was established and investigators are examining whether a suspected drug overdose, potentially a mass event, contributed to the cases.
- A report is being prepared for the coroner as officers work to formally identify the deceased man.
- NSW Health recently warned about multiple high‑dose MDMA tablets, some containing dipentylone, and outlined on‑site harm‑reduction measures at festivals.
- Minister John Graham confirmed no pill‑testing service operated at Dreamstate, while the state trial ran at Laneway on Sunday, where 87 patrons used the service and 58 samples were tested.