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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Babinda meeting of Cairns Council turns on issue of fluoride in water
CAIRNS regional councillors have gone out of their way to dodge advice on the controversial fluoride issue despite an official request by the region’s health professionals. The council held its ordinary meeting at Babinda RSL Memorial Hall yesterday before a sizeable public gallery. Councillors were happy to discuss a number of local agenda items, including […]
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Dental experts renew calls for Cairns to fluoridate water supply
PRESSURE? is ?mounting? for Cairns Regional Council to fluoridate the local water supply after calls for state funding were answered. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week committed to reinstating a capped infrastructure grants program for councils wanting to introduce the tooth strengthening chemical into their drinking water. Speaking from James Cook University’s inaugural Dentistry Clinical Day […]
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Queensland: Premier’s surprise pledge for fluoride funding help
SMALL Far North councils look set to be the big winners following a surprise state government decision to pay for the costs of installing water fluoridation systems. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk addressed councillors and mayors from across the state, including Cairns Mayor Bob Manning and councillors Cathy Zeiger, Richie Bates and Brett Moller, at a Local […]
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Mackay: So when will a glass of water be fluoride free?
IF YOU’VE been wondering when your water will be officially fluoride free, ponder no longer. Mackay Regional Council has confirmed it will switch off Mackay region’s water fluoridation systems on Monday, November 7. It follows the council voting 6-5 to remove fluoride from the water supply on September 28. Director of engineering and commercial infrastructure […]
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Queensland: State Government to fund infrastructure for adding fluoride to public drinking water
THE Labor Government will fund infrastructure for adding fluoride to public drinking water after more councils decided to scrap the initiative in recent months. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement today at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference on the Gold Coast. It comes ahead of a council debate at the conference about […]
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Could fluoride be reintroduced in some parts of Mackay?
THERE is a renewed push to keep fluoride in some of the Mackay region’s water supplies. Mackay Regional councillor Martin Bella, who is based in Sarina, asked council officers to deliver a report at the next council meeting on if it was possible for Sarina to keep fluoride since water was supplied by a different […]
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