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ALP commitment to investment in good health renewed by WA Premier
Supermarkets, convenience stores spread junk food diet across world
Parties united against pokies, but won’t commit to other public health measures: WA peak body
Alcohol and gambling firms donate to political parties multiple times. And new rules won’t stop them
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – speech – 20 February 2025
National Suicide Prevention Strategy and $69 million for suicide prevention initiatives
cohealth and Victoria University partner for healthier and more equitable communities
Travel Vaccinations Available At Local Pharmacies
Public Health peak welcomes new VicHealth CEO, Prof Anna Peeters
Swan Hill kids at higher risk for tooth decay and dental hospitalisations – what families need to know
Cancer Council WA supports South Australia’s junk food advertising ban on public transport
How to stay safe in a New Year’s Eve crowd
Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider
HIV stigma is now more dangerous than the virus – my research shows how to address this
Action needed to combat surge in STI rates in vulnerable communities
Council joins vape-free partnership to protect young people
Rates of psychological distress higher for Pacific adults
La Trobe academics receive $11 million in NHMRC funding
Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research
Older Australians turning to cannabis as cigarette prices rise
New WHO report reveals governments deprioritizing health spending
Applications open for mental wellbeing campaigns
Self-testing acceptable screening method – research
Innovative vending machines improving community access to HIV self-test kits in NSW
Prevention is better than cure with landmark passage of Preventive Health SA law
Cuts to Māori and Pasifika health services will harm communities
Researchers of tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods face threats and intimidation – new study
Cuts hit campaigns to keep Kiwi healthy and data support for health care
Launch Of Coalition For Preventative Health Funding
STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it
Concerning new data shows three in four Australian adults are misled by health-related claims on alcohol labels
‘Burnt out, tired, frustrated’: how hospital pressures harm doctors’ mental health
Australia’s new anti-vaping program in schools is a good step – but education is only part of the puzzle
Mandatory Health Star Ratings a must after 10 years of food industry inaction
Five GPH researchers awarded grants from Swedish Research Council and Forte
Good Health Helped By Good Hygiene
Lismore Drug Summit shapes as golden opportunity to save lives
Griffith Drug Summit shapes as golden opportunity to save lives
Scorecard ranks major parties’ Public Health promises to Queenslanders
Veteran community to benefit from free mental health and suicide prevention training
Qatar-WHO partnership leaves legacy for safer, healthier mega-sporting events
Versatile Design Wins SunSmart Fashion Competition
Limiting soft drinks and red meat may help women in menopause: research
How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA
Australia’s health prevention programs set for $5m NHMRC check up
World-first study to improve health literacy in NSW prisons
Deakin’s Blue Trees Highlight Need To Talk About Mental Health
Australian PrEP supply constraints to begin easing