Cancer Council has urged the Queensland Government to enact a blanket-ban on smoking in units and apartments ahead of the next State Election, following hundreds of community complaints on the issue. The organisation’s submission to the Property Law Review recommends body corporates be given the power to enact smoke-free by-laws, including banning smoking completely, consistent…
Cancer Council will today launch an online guide to HPV, providing Australian men and women with the latest information about the disease and vital steps to protect against it. The online guide will alleviate confusion about HPV after the announcement of a new cervical screening program to be launched nationally in late 2017, replacing the…
in 2017, Volunteer News.
Cancer Council will celebrate its statewide network of volunteers this week, acknowledging their tireless efforts to support all Queenslanders affected by cancer. Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week 2017 (8 May–14 May), recognising millions of Australian volunteers under the banner Give Happy, Live Happy. With 1300 registered volunteers involved in Cancer…
Cancer Council Queensland will today call on local government to step up and ban smoking in King George and ANZAC Squares – once and for all. The call follows the failure of a recent motion put to Brisbane City Council, prompted by a citizen petition. Council resolved to monitor current smoke free legislation before considering…
Listen back to our 29 April #livewellbewell radio show! Little Miss Organised sorts our four kitchen drawers, we score a baked chicken parma & sweet potato mash recipe, Sally Thibault shares new research into diet soft drinks – and Women’s Health Magazine explains JOMO – the joy of missing out! Listen to the latest Live…
Cancer Council has applauded Fraser Coast Regional Council for unanimously voting to extend smoke-free spaces in Maryborough and Hervey Bay, improving the region’s liveability. In 2018 Council will amend its local laws to introduce smoke free precincts at Freedom Park, Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre, Community Centre & Cultural Centre in Hervey Bay. Maryborough’s Queens Park,…
Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo will raise her cup in the fight against cancer this May as national ambassador for Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea 2017! The TV Chef and owner of Putia Pure Food Kitchen in Banyo shared a super simple no-bake yoghurt cheesecake recipe to encourage all Queenslanders to get involved. Dominique said…
For many Queenslanders, finding time to stay in good shape isn’t easy, although with a little bit of forethought, fitness is achievable for all of us. A great workout immediately boosts your energy and your mood, and also helps to set a healthy tone for how you approach your day. Being physically active and avoiding…
New data shows skin cancer and sunburn are one of the top 10 reasons Australians visit their GP every year, prompting an urgent sun safety warning from Cancer Council. The data* shows consultations for skin cancer and sunburn were the ninth largest cause of GP consultations in Australia, with sunburn alone among the top 30…
97.3FM and 4KQ Newsreaders Monique Dews and Jo Hayes will pop the kettle on in support of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in 2017, signing on again as Queensland ambassadors. The radio announcers and lovers of high tea will encourage the state to fill their mugs, gather their friends and workmates, and raise funds for Cancer…
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