The magnificent 7 - behind the news blog
From eating broccoli to avoiding hairspray, new findings on what causes or prevents cancer seem to be discovered every day. Cancer Council Victoria's Cancer Prevention team go behind the headlines to dispel the myths.
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I don't want a towel set or vacuum cleaner for Mother's Day
Posted by Bek, 8 May 2012: Listen up kids; Mummy does not want a vacuum cleaner or a set of navy blue towels for Mother's Day.
Challenges and opportunities in a blogging age
Posted by Cairin, 26 April 2012: Over the last year, we have seen some great blogger outreach campaigns by big brands but also non-profits harnessing the power of citizen journalism to raise awareness for their products or cause.
Tough Mudder: Are you daring enough?
Posted by Charlotte, 16 April 2012: Tired of your regular physical activities? Looking for something fun and a little bit different? Then get a team together and take on the ultimate challenge of Tough Mudder!
Relay for Life - an inspiring way to spend the afternoon campaigning for free bowel screening!
Posted by Melissa, 13 April 2012: As many CYCR readers may know - tis' the season - (not just for TV ratings and AFL) but for Cancer Council's Relay for Life.
Cancer and the celebrity effect
Posted by Amy, 28 March 2012: Is there a 'celebrity effect' when it comes to cancer and community behaviour?
Politicians are Getting Behind Bowel Screening – why you need to as well!
Posted by Melissa, 13 March 2012: Today is an exciting day for all Cancer Council’s across Australia. That’s because the three Federal Independent MPs, Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott and Andrew Wilkie have all (add link to articles) spoken about their support for Cancer Council’s pre-budget submission to the Federal 2012-13 budget.
Tan or no tan
Posted by Cairín, 1 March 2012: Melbourne's top models have been banned from using sunbeds before next week's L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
What would you pay for a can of soft drink?
Posted by Laura, 28 February 2012: How much would you pay for a can of sugary soft drink: $1.50, $2, maybe even as much as three or four dollars? The reason I ask is that scientists from the University of California in San Francisco, are calling for taxes on sugar.
Seeking dining-health nirvana
Posted by Bek, 21 February 2012: I'm showing my age here, but I remember waking up after gigs with my purple 8-up Docs still on and more than the Smell of Teen Spirit in my hair. Cigarette smoke.
From inside the Sid suit
Posted by Jen, 16 February 2012 : Last Sunday, as a result of a serious failure to fully consider the implications of the term 'other duties as required' before signing my employment contract, I found myself in the artists' area behind the main stage at the St Kilda festival, dressed as a giant bird.