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Queensland Parliament approves fluoridation scheme
Queensland’s Parliament passed laws allowing water fluoridation last night, despite an Opposition push for a referendum on the issue. The Opposition supported the laws, but health spokesman and dentist John Paul Langbroek moved an amendment, which was defeated, seeking a popular vote. Independent MP Liz Cunningham voted against the fluoride laws, and told the house […]
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Water supplies to be fluoridated in Braidwood, Bungendore and Captains Flat
Palerang Council resolved last week to fluoridate the water supplies for Braidwood, Bungendore and Captains Flat. Results from the Council survey showed that over 70% of the respondents were in favour of fluoridation. The Council meeting was addressed by Dr Peake, a dentist of 41 years experience, on the benefits of fluoride. There were also […]
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Fluoride carries water drama
A NEW regional Victorian alliance is hoping for a film script verdict as it considers pushing for High Court intervention on fluoridation of water supply. The Victorian Fluoride Action Group believes compulsory fluoridation breaches human rights and the Australian constitution and it hopes to launch an Australian-first case Spokesman Vern Robson said a story of […]
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Health and human rights top anti campaigners’ lists
WHEN the State Government announced last year it would fluoridate water supplies in Warrnambool, Allansford and Koroit, it sparked a huge community outcry. The issue had been simmering for decades, but it wasn’t until the Government decided to expand its fluoridation roll-out that the depth of opposition came to light. Two public rallies, each attended […]
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Countdown to fluoride after contract let
FLUORIDE will be flowing through the water pipes in Warrnambool, Allansford and Koroit within six months. A $400,000 contract for the design and installation of specialised fluoridation equipment was announced yesterday. NSW-based company Dioxide Pacific Pty Ltd won the tender to build equipment for the controversial addition to the Warrnambool water treatment plant at Albert […]
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Surf Coast councillor calls for fluoride vote
SURF Coast Shire councillor Ron Humphrey says Victorians subjected to fluoridated water should decide whether they receive it while voting in new councillors. But South Barwon MP Michael Crutchfield said a referendum would not be held on the issue. Cr Humphrey said local councils should decide whether or not fluoride should be poured into the […]
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Most health authorities in favour
VICTORIA’S Department of Human Services says fluoridation helps people regardless of age or education and reduces the socioeconomic inequalities of dental health. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention lists fluoridation as one of the 10 best health achievements of the 20th century with vaccines and family planning. The internet encyclopedia, Wikpedia, says more […]
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Palerang fluoridation gets thumbs up
NSW Health has applauded the decision of Palerang Council to add flouride to water supplies in Braidwood, Bungendore and Captains Flat. John Irving from the department’s Teeth for Health program said the decision reflected exactly what the community wanted – and needed. “There is an increasing realisation that oral health and general health are related […]
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No one is about to grin and bear it over divisive issue
FORGET the Catholic versus Protestant, Collingwood versus Essendon or Ford versus Holden arguments, fluoridation has hit a sensitive nerve. The imminent forced addition of fluoride to water supplies in Warrnambool, Allansford, Koroit and Hamilton is shaping up to be a dogged battle between the community and the Government. Amid the confusing array of technical medical […]
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Yarrawonga, St James, Tungamah and Devenish will soon add fluoride to their water
Victoria’s chief health officer, Dr John Carnie, says information about fluoridation has been sent to residents. He says it has also been strongly supported by health and medical groups in the region. He says it is now up to North-East Water to introduce fluoride to the water in coming months. “They have to be able […]
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