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Would you like a cartoon character with that?

Tuesday 9 June 2009
Australian consumers are sick of sneaky tactics used by food marketers such as using movie characters, toys and competitions to promote pester power and the purchase of unhealthy foods and drinks and want the government to intervene, according to the Obesity Policy Coalition's senior policy adviser, Ms Jane Martin.

Remember to slip, slop, slap, seek and slide in the snow

Thursday 4 June 2009
With the ski season officially opening, SunSmart Manager Sue Heward is urging people to protect themselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation at the snow.

Confronting personal issues after chronic illness

Thursday 4 June 2009
Confronting body image, self-esteem and sexuality will be the focus of a free Cancer Council workshop in Sale this June for patients overcoming chronic treatments, including cancer.

Free cancer forum in Warrnambool: 12 June

Tuesday 2 June 2009
Living well while facing the uncertainty of advanced cancer will be the focus of a special RACV- sponsored Cancer Council forum, to be held in Warrnambool on Friday 12 June.

Free seminar for Hamilton cancer survivors

Tuesday 2 June 2009
Life after cancer treatment will be the focus of a special RACV-sponsored Cancer Council seminar, to be held at Hamilton on Wednesday 10 June.

Call To Arms - Give cancer the boot

Tuesday 2 June 2009
Australian sportsmen are joining Call To Arms to help tackle their toughest opponent yet - cancer. Players are encouraged to wear a yellow armband at one of their games in July to help raise awareness and funds for cancer.

Obesity inquiry lacks teeth on ads and labelling

Monday 1 June 2009
Peak health groups have warned that the recommendations by the parliamentary inquiry into obesity released yesterday have given the junk food industry a free pass and are out of step with public demands.

Cancer questions campaign to get radio attention

Monday 1 June 2009
Cancer Council Victoria today launched a state-wide radio and print advertising campaign that focuses on the questions cancer raises and the emotional impact on families.

New support campaign to raise awareness

Monday 1 June 2009
Cancer Council Victoria has launched a state-wide advertising campaign on June 1 to raise awareness of support services for people with cancer and their family and friends which can be accessed via 13 11 20.

Vitamin D needs rise as UV levels drop in Victoria

Wednesday 27 May 2009
Victorians should now be checking how much sun they need to ensure they get enough vitamin D over winter, according to SunSmart.

Women aged 18 to 26: Get your free cervical cancer vaccine now

Friday 22 May 2009
Women aged 18 to 26 are being urged to access the free cervical cancer vaccine now, as it will cost $450 in 6 weeks time: half of the economic stimulus payment.

Quit says an increase in tobacco prices would be a major public health victory

Friday 15 May 2009
An increase in tobacco prices would provide smokers with key motivation to quit the deadly habit, and result in enormous public health gains, according to anti-smoking group Quit.

Cancer Council bowel screening tests not affected

Tuesday 12 May 2009
We wish to assure those who've purchased a bowel cancer screening kit through Cancer Council Victoria that these tests are not affected by the government recall of some kits from the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Health experts call for alcohol tax reforms in budget

Thursday 7 May 2009
A Coalition of health agencies has today urged the Federal Government to implement more aggressive taxing of high-alcohol products in response to recent ABS statistics that highlight a disturbing trend away from lower strength beer towards mid and full strength.

Victorian on-line 'self-service' cancer statistics system launched

Thursday 7 May 2009
The Victorian Cancer Registry today launched its new “self-service” data system to make available, for the first time, on-line access to extensive Victorian cancer data.
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