King hailed for ‘courageous’ decision to go public with cancer diagnosis Charles met leading skin cancer experts as he visited the Melanoma Institute Australia in Sydney. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
King Charles to meet Australian cancer experts in first tour since his and Kate Middleton’s diagnoses The monarch was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year alongside his daughter-in-law Kate The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024
Doctor Is Cancer-Free After Using World's First 'Drug Before Surgery' Treatment He Helped Discover Australian cancer expert fights back and survives aggressive brain tumour with his own experimental treatment, offering hope for future patients. International Business Times UK · May 16, 2024
Morning Mail: Closing the Gap failing, no immunity for Trump, homelessness deaths ‘unacceptable’ Fundamental reform needed if scheme is to be succeed, says scathing report; former US president loses appeal on right to avoid prosecution The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024
Sloppy sun safety putting young people on slippery path One in three young Australians believe tanning is a healthy practice, with a public information campaign being rolled out to improve sun-safety behaviours. AAP · Jan 29, 2024
Thousands rally in solidarity on Invasion Day in Melbourne, Sydney; AFL clubs call for 26 January date change – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024
Morning Mail: ‘I don’t want to die,’ new AOTY says, Kirrily hits Townsville, Dunkley voters give tax cuts verdict Prof Richard Scolyer talks movingly about his terminal cancer after joint award for work on melanoma; cyclone makes landfall in north Queensland The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024
Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards. AAP · Jan 25, 2024
Australian of the Year 2024: pioneering melanoma researchers Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer named as winners Prof Scolyer delivers emotional acceptance speech about his own terminal cancer diagnosis and says “I don’t want to die’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2024
Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year. AAP · Jan 25, 2024
Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour Dozens of finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year have arrived in Canberra ahead of the awards ceremony. AAP · Jan 23, 2024
A slain son, a cancer diagnosis: life stories laid bare The 2024 Australian of the Year nominees have put their souls on display in a poignant new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia. AAP · Dec 19, 2023
Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year A pair of melanoma researchers were named the 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW, having saved thousands of lives and documented their own battle with cancer. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
ABC News · Mar 1, 2023 'Incredibly worrying': Tanning promotional videos available on TikTok despite vow to ban content Months after TikTok vowed to ban videos promoting sunbaking, sponsored tanning videos have been shared widely on the social media platform.