Media Contacts
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February
21 February - The smoke haze is lifting for NSW residents
The NSW Government is to be applauded for finally lifting the cigarette smoke haze on residents in NSW with the introduction of a comprehensive smoke free policy that will see smoking banned in outdoor areas where food is sold.
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20 February - Australia’s school kids at great risk of chronic diseases
The latest results from Heart Foundation and Cancer Council funded research published in the 20 February issue of the Medical Journal of Australia show that lifestyle factors of Australia’s school kids are putting them at greater risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer in later life.
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13 February - Heart Foundation welcomes reported plans to end duty-free cigarette sales
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is welcoming reports that both the Federal Government and the Opposition are considering ending the sale of duty-free cigarettes.
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11 February - Give a truly heartfelt gift this Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for a truly heartfelt gift this Valentine’s Day, the National Heart Foundation of Australia could have the answer.
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09 February - Less funding for Tasmanian roads, more for active transport
The Heart Foundation is calling on the Tasmanian Government to invest more in active living in the next Tasmanian Budget by transferring 5% of the infrastructure budget from roads to sustainable transport infrastructure.
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01 February - NSW menu labelling laws enforced from today
The Heart Foundation believes menu labelling, which has come into force today in NSW, will assist people to make a healthier choice for themselves and their families.
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January
29 January - Setting the record straight on Tick
Reports in today’s Sunday News Ltd papers that the National Heart Foundation of Australia is seeking to replace lost income from its previous arrangement with McDonalds are wrong.
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27 January - One in three uninsured won’t call 000 for heart attack
A third of people without some form of ambulance cover would not call Triple Zero (000) even if they thought they were having a heart attack, research released today by the National Heart Foundation of Australia reveals.
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06 January - Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring statement released
The National Heart Foundation of Australia , in partnership with the High Blood Pressure Council of Australia, has released a consensus position statement on the role of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) in Australia.
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05 January - Australian research on heart disease and depression
People with depression could be at greater risk of heart disease, according to an international research team led by a Charles Sturt University researcher.
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01 January - Heart Foundation New Year call: Don't go on a diet
The Heart Foundation is urging Australians not to go on a diet this New Year and is issuing a specific warning about low-carb diets such as the popular Dukan Diet.
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For older media releases visit our Media Releases 2011 page