THE final debate on fluoride and dental heath in Mackay may have taken place, with a council-funded oral health education program for schools rejected by the Mackay Regional Council. Implementation of an oral health education program was proposed at the council’s Infrastructure and Services Standing Committee meeting as a result of fluoride being taken out […]
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Cairns councillors handball fluoride issue to the State Government
Renewed push for water fluoridation in Cairns Cairns doctors revive local industry body to state case for fluoride Pressure on Cairns council after national health backs fluoride in water A DENTAL expert has dismissed alternative methods of fluoride delivery suggested by Cairns Regional Council, saying they would not be as effective as fluoridating the city’s […]
Melbourne airport workers treated after shipment leaks hydrofluoric acid
Firefighters transferring leaking containers into hazmat drums after eight workers taken to hospital Eight people have been treated by paramedics after a chemical incident at Melbourne airport on Wednesday morning. Ambulance Victoria regional health commander Jon Byrne said paramedics were called to the airport at about 9.30am. “Two ambulances, an ambulance bus, an ambulance vehicle […]
Cairns Regional Council votes to push fluoride issue to Premier
CAIRNS Regional has called on the Queensland Government to find an alternative solution to the ongoing water fluoridation debate. Council today made clear its position on water fluoridation, citing “divided public opinion” and the role of the State Government in oral health as the key factors in choosing not to add fluoride to Cairns water […]
Water fluoridation fight gears up in Kununurra ahead of WA election
Candidates for the far north WA seat of Kimberley are supporting opponents to the introduction of fluoride to Kununurra’s drinking water ahead of next year’s state election, putting them at odds with party policies and mainstream medical research. Kununurra’s drinking water is due to be fluoridated next year, and Health Minister John Day, a former […]
Fluoride fight: Northern Rivers group pushes for ban
AN ANTI-FLUORIDE group is planning a Federal Court challenge to have water fluoridation banned in Australia. Fluoride Free Northern Rivers has worked with local solicitors to form a legal brief which they hope will move them a step closer to mounting a Federal Court challenge against the Therapeutics Goods Administration. Legal consultant for the activist […]
Lismore: Anti-fluoride group prepares Federal Court challenge
An anti-fluoride group in Lismore is hoping to bring down the entire Australian fluoride industry with a Federal Court challenge. Solicitors working for Fluoride Free Northern Rivers have prepared a brief of evidence for the challenge, which has been sent to a barrister for an opinion. FFNR legal consultant Al Oshlack said the barrister’s opinion would […]
Mackay: Fluoride debate not over as councillors lobby State Government
THE fight for fluoridisation of Mackay’s water supply is far from over. Mackay Region councillors opposed to its removal now plan to meet with Queensland politicians to discuss the issue. Councillors Martin Bella and Laurence Bonaventura highlighted their intention at the council’s infrastructure and services standing committee meeting on Wednesday. While not providing specific details […]
You won’t believe what Pete Evans wants to ban
He’s come under fire for his controversial beliefs on sunscreen, dairy and Paleo diet, and celebrity chef Pete Evans is making waves once again – this time for his opinions on fluoride. Pete’s latest Instagram post shows the chef is currently reading a book titled The Case Against Fluoride: How Hazardous Waste Ended Up in […]
Cairns doctors lash out at council decision to ignore fluoride petition
FURIOUS Cairns medicos say they have “grave concerns” for the public health of the city following a decision by Cairns Regional Council to ignore medical advice on fluoride. The council was presented with a petition this week from the Cairns Local Medical Association in support of water fluoridation – but the way it handled the […]