Cancer Council will today reveal the alarming amounts of sugar in popular Easter treats, warning Queenslanders about the significant health dangers of overconsumption. New research* has found one medium Easter egg contains 23 teaspoons of sugar on average – three times the daily maximum amount recommended for children. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said…

We all have that one friend – someone who glides through life effortlessly, easily managing the stress and strain of everyday life. We explain why it’s important to learn how to handle stress in healthy ways.

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Cancer Council Queensland’s Katie Clift explains why it’s important to learn how to handle stress in healthy ways. We all have that one friend – someone who glides through life effortlessly, easily managing the stress and strain of everyday life. How do they keep so calm and carry on while many of us struggle to…

You may have seen the news earlier last week that Queensland Parliament passed new laws making it mandatory for food retailers to display the kilojoule contents of food and drinks on store menus. The approval of this new legislation was backed by CCQ in a submission to Parliament late last year. Without a doubt, the introduction…

The UK Government’s decision overnight to tax soft drinks has been welcomed by Cancer Council Queensland as an initiative the Australian Government should consider. The UK Budget measure will come into effect in April 2018 and is expected to raise about £1.5B over three years. The levy will be based on the total sugar content…

Today is Close the Gap day (March 17), an opportunity to raise awareness and take action to achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our pledge in 2016 is to continue working in partnership with Indigenous research organisations, health professionals, and communities to prevent cancer and improve cancer survival outcomes for Indigenous…

Consumers are set to benefit from new laws making it mandatory for food retailers to display the kilojoule contents of food and drinks on store menus. The laws, passed by Queensland Parliament on Tuesday, will apply to fast-food chains, bakery chains, café chains and supermarkets with at least 20 outlets in Queensland or 50 outlets…

Cancer Council is calling on foodies and fundraisers to register for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in a bid to raise $2.8 million for cancer research and support in Queensland. This year’s campaign features celebrity ambassadors such as Masterchef host Gary Mehigan and Queensland’s own Dominique Rizzo. Cancer Council Queensland Fundraising Manager Scott Knoll urged Queensland…

We’re excited to share the latest staff and volunteer update with you. Jeff Dunn, our CEO chats about last week’s Relay For Life Summit, improved cancer survival rates and the latest news from our Cancer Research Centre.