Meet the volunteers lining up to give more than cancer could ever take 'It's about saving your mum, saving your dad, or your brother or your sister.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 19
Friday essay: I had to crowdfund my cancer treatment in Australia’s ‘universal’ health-care system Economic hardship is a lingering consequence of Brooke’s breast cancer treatment, more than 30 years ago – which she paid for by selling her wedding ring. The treatment left her debilitated, fatigued and unable to work for some time. Friends brought groceries and the Cancer Council provided some financial support,… The Conversation · Jun 18
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, experts warn Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, health groups say, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secret The Guardian - AU · May 17
'Breach of faith': slippery slope for sunscreen trust After dozens of popular sunscreens were pulled over protection concerns, one expert warns the controversy is shaking public trust in Slip, Slop, Slap. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
Swimmer reflects on shock discovery before major event A champion swimmer who organised a fundraiser for cancer research has described the moment she received shocking news weeks out from the event. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it It’s quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals – the “slop” in the Aussie mantra of “Slip! Slop! Slap!” – can no longer be trusted. The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025
Four in five sunscreens fail SPF test: consumer group The Cancer Council is disputing the findings of tests on popular sunscreens in Australia that show 16 out of 20 don't match the SPF 50+ ratings on their tubes. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
Public lacks facts on 'forever' chemicals: inquiry Governments and regulators must start sharing facts about "forever" chemicals, because "worrying" online sources lack expertise, an inquiry has been told. AAP · Jun 9, 2025
Burning is risky – so why are tan lines having their time in the sun on social media? Gen Z influencers spruik tan lines as summer’s ‘fav accessory’ to generation ‘obsessed’ with looks The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2025
How to wear sunscreen: ‘Put it on so it feels like there is too much on, then put more on’ Australia’s sun care guidelines differ depending on your skin tone – but most people are not adequately protecting themselves The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024
I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. How do I tell my children? With around one in 50 adults diagnosed with cancer each year, many people are faced with the difficult task of sharing the news of their diagnosis with their loved ones. Parents with cancer may be most worried about telling their children. The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024
American royalty braves Aussie outback in humble Falcon US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will take on the outback in a beat-up Ford Falcon to raise money for cancer, albeit with an armoured SUV in tow. AAP · Feb 25, 2024
Basically an Aussie: Why Caroline Kennedy is cooking Bunnings snags The US ambassador is raising money for Shitbox Rally. The Canberra Times · Feb 25, 2024
YUCK: Testing Has Found More Than 200 Chemicals In Vapes Including Bug Spray & Weed Killer The toxins were unveiled by an anti-vaping campaign by the WA branch of the Cancer Council. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2023 ‘Low sugar’ labels on alcohol are misleading and should be axed, Australian peak health bodies say Exclusive: ‘All alcohol products increase the risk of cancer, regardless of their sugar or carbohydrate content,’ Cancer Council says
Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2023 Ewen Campbell's tickled pink to do his bit for breast cancer Ewen Campbell is tickled pink to do his bit for cancer sufferers and survivors.
ABC News · May 14, 2023 Cancer survivor urges women to listen to their bodies, push for diagnosis if something is 'not quite right' Bunbury cancer survivor Fiona May thought she was peri-menopausal after doctors said she had nothing to worry about — but that changed when she collapsed while on holiday.
ABC News · May 13, 2023 Hunter locals join Shitbox Rally, driving old cars across inland Australia to raise money for cancer research More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023 ‘Just not worth it’: Hugh Jackman’s alarming cancer scare Australian star Hugh Jackman has revealed another alarming cancer scare, uploading a video to social media to discuss his latest biopsies.