Council to reopen community debate about Cooktown water fluoridation

A group opposed to the “dosing” of Cooktown’s water supply with fluoride has welcomed a decision by the council to reopen community debate about whether the practice should continue. During Cook Shire Council’s ordinary meeting on 15 October, Councillor Melinda Parker moved a notice of motion calling for the organisation to reconsider whether fluoride should […]

GPs back fluoride in Cairns

Dr Katie Williamson, Dr Stephen Salleras, Dr Bharatkumar Gadhvi, Dr Elizabeth Martin and Dr Nicolette Roux said as healthcare professionals they saw firsthand the impacts of poor oral health. “We strongly advocate for the introduction of water fluoridation in Cairns. This measure has been proven to significantly improve public health by reducing the prevalence of […]

Important Cowra water update – flouride system offline

Cowra Shire Council is advising consumers connected to the Cowra water supply that the fluoride dosing system at the Cowra water treatment plant has been non-operational since January, 2023. Original article online at: https://www.cowraguardian.com.au/story/8569376/important-update-fluoride-dosing-system-offline/

North East Water Fluoridation Expansion Plans Unveiled

Government launches public consultation to gather views on expanding scheme Water fluoridation is an effective measure for reducing tooth decay, particularly among young children and vulnerable adults in more deprived areas Around half of north east region already has fluoridated water, and proposals would extend scheme to additional 1.6 million people Plans to expand water […]

There’s something in the water

Is fluoride making us dumber? In a recent TikTok video, a youngish US woman demands to know, ‘Am I the only one who didn’t know this?’ She then tells of a visiting friend asking her why she’d bought a bag of lemons. The woman said she liked lemon in her water and for cooking. But […]

Fluoride Added To Gunnedah’s Town Water From Monday

Fluoride will be introduced to Gunnedah Shire’s town water supply on Monday, as recommended by New South Wales Health as a safe and effective way to help prevent tooth decay in the community. Gunnedah Shire’s new water treatment plant has been built to allow centralised treatment of town water for the first time, and to […]