Hellenic Club threatens legal action against advocate 'They're coming after me because of me standing up.' The Canberra Times · Aug 3
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
‘Anti-expert crusade’: what Trump’s hollowing out of US health institutions means for Australia The impact of Robert F Kennedy Jr on US health organisations will affect research funding and access to medicines but may force Australia to step up, say experts The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025
Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children Report commissioned by Mudgee health alliance suggests mine’s health and environmental assessments accepted by NSW government contain errors and outdated evidence The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
Vape shops vanishing but illegal sales persist A study has found dozens of specialist vape retailers have closed after tough laws restricting sales, but the harmful product remains available illegally. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
'Standard practice': summiteers play down Treasury leak Experts believe there's still hope for reform at an upcoming productivity roundtable after Treasury recommendations arising from the summit were leaked. AAP · Aug 13, 2025
E-scooter injury toll revealed in study just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in Australia, doctors warn Data shows many children involved in e-scooter accidents are speeding, not wearing helmets and ‘doubling’ their friends The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025
'Reduce the misery' and get a flu jab, experts urge People are being urged to take influenza and other respiratory diseases seriously and get vaccinated before cold weather arrives. AAP · Apr 13, 2025
Being overweight now top risk to Australians’ health as smoking rates decline, data shows More than one in three cases of disease and injury this year could have been avoided, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare finds The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2024
Doctors urge politicians not to be swayed by ‘misleading’ comments on vaping ban from industry-funded lobbyists Public health experts say reforms will not affect prescription vapes after Greens and Nationals raise concerns of ‘prohibition’ approach The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024
Vape Stores Are Most Common In Poor Areas & Near Schools Bc The Tobacco Industry Is Truly Evil Vape stores in Western Australia are densely located in disadvantages areas, new research has revealed, with almost 9 out of 10 of them within walking distance of a school Pedestrian.tv · Feb 14, 2024
'This is massively unsafe': Concerns about staffing levels at ACT pools Pools are being closed and swimming lessons cancelled. The Canberra Times · Dec 21, 2023
‘No sympathy’: why are vape stores still opening across Australia six months before ban comes into force? Shops are flourishing thanks to huge profits despite significant reforms flagged a year ago, observers say The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2023
Half of pre-mixed alcohol features nutritional claims as industry targets young Australians, study finds Exclusive: Researchers say producers of alcoholic drinks ‘intensively using’ health claims in efforts to reverse declining consumption The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023 Australia to ban disposable, single-use vape imports from January to help cut addiction in children Health minister Mark Butler says medical and nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe vapes and patients will get their scripts filled at pharmacies
AAP · Nov 27, 2023 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.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023 Australian children exposed to aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods – study More than 95% of low-nutrition products using targeted ads would be banned in countries such as Mexico, George Institute says
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Health Star Rating only on about a third of Australian supermarket products that should carry it, report shows Researcher says consumers can’t make the ‘best choices’ as rating missing on more than half of products
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023 Vaping found to be the biggest risk factor for teenage tobacco smoking Data from Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug Survey predates ‘huge’ increase in vaping
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023 Academics with tobacco industry links are not declaring potential conflicts of interest in research Exclusive: Study sparks calls for academic journals to consider penalties for inadequate declarations
WEKU · May 2, 2023 Australia will crack down on illegal vape sales in a bid to reduce teen use Australian Health Minister Mark Butler said vaping had been sold to the public as a product meant to help smokers quit but instead spawned a new generation of nicotine users, particularly teens.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2022 Health sector pushes for certainty on establishment of an Australian Centre for Disease Control Medical groups ‘optimistic’ as October budget commits to initial consultation but urge Labor to provide greater detail and more resources
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022 ‘Appalling’: Newcastle residents question response after wool store fire showers homes with asbestos Weeks after a warehouse fire rained debris onto suburbs, residents say they have been left in the dark about the cleanup
ABC News · Feb 2, 2022 WA's COVID-19 testing rates remain low, meaning the Omicron outbreak may be worse than it looks Epidemiologists and public health experts warn Western Australia's low COVID-19 testing rates could mean there are undetected cases in the community.