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August 9, 2018
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August 9, 2018
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August 3, 2018
Cancer Council Queensland welcomes sugary drinks crackdown
August 3, 2018
Cancer Council Queensland has today welcomed an announcement by the State Govern... View More
July 2, 2018
Have your say: The future of sugary drinks
July 2, 2018
Queenslanders are being urged to speak up and voice their opinion on sugar-sweet... View More
Sugary drinks a recipe for disaster – we can all cut down for better health
It’s no secret that we shouldn’t be drinking sugary drinks. As more and more research investigates the ill effects of regular consumption of soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and cordials, it may be time for you to give it up, or at least reduce the amount you consume on a daily or weekly basis.…
Failure to introduce a sugary drink tax is no sweet deal
Dear Editor, We need a tax on sugary drinks – it’s as simple as that. Our state’s obesity epidemic is not slowing down and needs to be addressed. Cancer Council Queensland has long called for initiatives to tackle obesity, which includes introducing a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks. Sweetened beverages are a major…
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