Tag: Smoking
Doctors warned over quit-smoking drug
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned doctors to take care when prescribing a drug commonly used to quit smoking. [MORE]
Council seeks smoking policy feedback
Moves are underway by the City of Geraldton Greenough to ban smoking in alfresco dining areas and other council owned public places.[MORE]
Survey shows tougher stance sought on outdoor smoking
A Newcastle University survey shows governments are "out of touch" with the public who want tougher restrictions on outdoor smoking and cigarette sales.[MORE]
Bairnsdale health service bans smoking
Smoking has been banned on all campuses of the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service.[MORE]
Coles operator 'breached tobacco laws'
The operator of 26 Coles Express stores has been accused of breaching the state's tobacco advertising laws.[MORE]
Jacobs to review anti-smoking policy
The Western Australian Minister for Mental Health says programs to quit smoking should be introduced as part of patient treatment when it is appropriate.[MORE]
Small shops selling cigarettes like candy bars: Survey
A survey of Tasmanian retailers shows newsagents and small supermarkets are the worst offenders when it comes to selling cigarettes to children.[MORE]
Indoor smoke ban planned for WA jails
Prison authorities are planning to ban smoking inside all Western Australian prisons by the middle of next year.[MORE]
Cancer council applauds new anti-smoking bill
The Queensland Cancer Council (QCC) says the State Government is protecting children with its proposed new anti-tobacco laws.[MORE]
Push for smoke-free Tour Down Under
A South Australian MP is pushing to make the Tour Down Under a smoke-free event.[MORE]
Govt to ban smoking in cars with children
Laws banning smoking in cars carrying children have been introduced into the Queensland Parliament. [MORE]
Lung disease costing $9b a year: research
The Australian Lung Foundation says new research has found an alarming number of Australians are affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [MORE]
Dubbo has national health plan say
Health professionals in Dubbo will today have input into a national strategy to tackle obesity, smoking and alcohol abuse.[MORE]
Victorian council bans butts on beaches
Environmentalists on Queensland's Sunshine Coast say new laws introduced by a Victorian council to ban smoking and glass from its beaches do not go far enough.[MORE]
Dubbo RSL may appeal against smoking areas ruling
Clubs New South Wales has filed a notice of intention to appeal a Supreme Court ruling against the Dubbo RSL's outdoor smoking areas.[MORE]
NSW laws 'allow tobacco sponsorship'
The Greens say the NSW Govt has started lifting the ban on tobacco sponsorship.[MORE]
Nicotine linked to breast cancer tumours: study
A study out today shows nicotine could play a role in the development and growth of tumours in breast cancer.[MORE]
Health groups welcome smoking, drinking, obesity fight
Health groups have supported a government task force call to make Australia the healthiest country by 2020.[MORE]
Taskforce releases chronic illness paper
The Federal Government's preventative health taskforce has released its first discussion paper on how Australia can reverse the effects of chronic illnesses caused by obesity, smoking and drinking.[MORE]
No economic harm as drinkers butt out: Study
A new survey has revealed Tasmanian hotels and bars have suffered no economic loss since smoking bans came into force nearly three years ago.[MORE]
Tobacco firms fume as India bans public smoking
India has banned smoking in public places in an attempt to fight tobacco use blamed - directly or indirectly - for one fifth of all deaths in the world's third-largest tobacco-consuming country.[MORE]
Club likely to appeal against smoking ruling
The Dubbo RSL Club has started modifying its outdoor smoking areas while it prepares to appeal against a Supreme Court judgment.[MORE]
Oppn bid to ban smoking at Tour Down Under
The SA Opposition is making a bid to ban smokers from the Tour Down Under cycling route.[MORE]
Clubs may have to spend big on smoking area changes
A court ruling could force clubs and hotels in southern New South Wales to spend thousands of dollars modifying their smoking areas.[MORE]
WHO warns against use of electronic cigarettes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against using electronic cigarettes, saying there was no evidence to prove they were safe or helped smokers break the habit.[MORE]
