A new plan to tackle childhood obesity will begin in 2027, but experts say there are things people can do now.
A weighty issue
Sugar tax stirs sticky situation
A sugary drink tax could cut massive amounts of sugar from Australians’ diets, but not everyone is happy.
Time to weigh in
What is the true cost of our state’s swelling obesity problem?
The war on waist
The statistics on obesity in Australia are alarming but experts can’t agree on how to solve the problem.
Health expert says hospitals should ban junk food
It’s an ‘achievable’ step in the fight against obesity.
Meat consumption linked to obesity rates
Especially when it’s served with other carbohydrates.
Experts call for sugar tax to help reduce obesity
Calls for Australia to follow the UK lead.