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We walked for him: son's tribute inspires huge fundraising effort

The city united to raise funds for a devastating disease this morning.

Newcastle Herald · May 31

Dementia becomes leading cause of death in Australia as experts call for ‘shift in thinking’ about disease

Condition affects an estimated 446,500 people in the country and is the underlying cause for nearly one in 10 deaths

The Independent UK · Mar 11

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.

AAP · Feb 4

Community attitudes pose dementia challenge

Discrimination is still startlingly commonplace for those living with dementia, underscoring the need for more inclusive communities.

AAP · Sep 15, 2024

Teenage smoking rates 'incredibly worrying': experts

Though vaping and e-cigarettes have taken over the public health spotlight, experts say the government must continue pushing tobacco legislation.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

E-cigarette ban proposed as WA Cancer Council aims to halve smoking rates by 2030

The WA Cancer Council says there are still 200,000 smokers in WA and more needs to be done.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022