The Latest Breaking News from Vaping

Students say vaping still an issue at school while state, federal government crackdowns continue

For 17-year-old Tyrone, vaping became such an issue in his South Australian high school that he felt the need to tell the country about it on ABC's Q+A.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Vaping could lead teens to binge drinking and cannabis, new study shows

The study looked at data collated from more than 50,000 adolescent

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

Massive increase in children vaping sparks health fears

A 50 per cent rise in teens addicted to nicotine being driven by flavours including pink lemonade, strawberry, banana and mango

Wales Online · May 17, 2023

Top level shake-up at tobacco giant BAT as it pivots to vaping

CEO Jack Bowles out abruptly at Dunhill owner

Evening Standard · May 15, 2023

From jobseeker to vaping: which of Labor’s budget measures are likely to pass parliament?

While some government changes don’t require legislation, others will involve a fight – and battle lines are being drawn

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023

TikTok promotes vaping as a fun, safe and socially accepted pastime – and omits the harms

Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook overwhelmingly show vaping in a positive light. This messaging makes it seem that e-cigarette use is common and socially accepted.

The Conversation · May 12, 2023

Smokers are losing trust in vapes and say they're just as bad as cigarettes

Smokers are starting to question if vapes are a better alternative to help them wean off cigarettes - as they feel they're just as bad

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

SA government announces new education campaign in schools to curb vaping

All public high schools across South Australia will display posters showing the harmful substances found in vapes, as part of a new state government campaign to curb e-cigarette use.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

We worked out how many tobacco lobbyists end up in government, and vice versa. It's a lot

We’ve just revealed the extent of the close relationship between tobacco lobbyists and government, in the first Australian study of its kind.

The Conversation · May 11, 2023

Almost half of tobacco lobbyists in Australia have held positions in government, study finds

Research investigates the ‘revolving door’ between the tobacco industry and politics and how it influences policy

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023