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2013
June Media
New research finds smoking employees cost companies nearly $6000 more than non-smoking employees
May Media
197 cancer clinicians join together to call on Victorian State Government to Keep Fresh Air Fresh
Victorian Government takes home Dirty Ashtray for second year in a row
Quit Victoria releases its most emotional campaign yet as new data reveals what helps smokers to quit
April Media
Leading health groups call on Govt to stop Victoria becoming a ‘secondhand smoke state’
Research shows quitting smoking often helps depression
February Media
Quit Victoria and Cancer Council Victoria applaud Future Fund’s decision on tobacco-related investments
New Zealand becomes the second country in the world to introduce plain packaging
Health groups welcome outdoor smoking bans but renew call for smokefree outdoor dining and drinking
January Media
Majority of Victorian smokers believe sale of cigarettes should be banned in future, new research shows.
2012
December Media
Use the change in cigarette packs as a chance to butt out in 2013, Quit urges smokers.
You can hide your packs but you can’t hide from the effects of smoking, new campaign tells smokers
More Victorian councils with smokefree policies but State Government must take lead on smokefree outdoor dining
November Media
Plain packaging a ‘historic step’ towards smokefree generation as new research reveals one in four smokers still in doubt about health effects
AMA Victoria, Cancer Council Victoria, Quit Victoria and Heart Foundation Victoria urge Parliament to support ban on smoking in outdoor dining and drinking areas.
October Media
New research reveals Big Tobacco’s campaign to derail graphic health warnings
Ban does not go far enough: Quit Victoria, AMA Victoria, Heart Foundation Victoria, Cancer Council Victoria
High Court rules 6-1 in favour of plain packaging
September Media
A breath of fresh air at the Royal Melbourne Show
August Media
Residents & Traders say yes to Victoria’s first smokefree Shire
Smokefree generation within reach after High Court upholds plain packaging
Big Tobacco losers again after another High Court blow
July Media
Victorian smoking rates hit record low, new figures reveal
Quit and Cancer Council Victoria applaud health fund’s decision on tobacco-related investments
June Media
Majority of Victorians support smokefree alfresco areas, new research reveals
May Media
'The Wait' Campaign
Victorian Government takes home Dirty Ashtray award
Quit Victoria urges smokers to quit on World No Tobacco Day
Health groups welcome smokefree outdoor areas in north-central Victoria
April Media
Ban smoking in outdoor dining and drinking areas: Quit Victoria, AMA Victoria, CCV and Heart Vic
Quit calls on pop star Colbie Caillat to cancel her performance at a concert sponsored by tobacco industry
New Zealand to pursue plain packaging of cigarettes
March Media
Position Statement: Smokefree outdoor dining and drinking and other public outdoor areas in Victoria
February Media
Mick Roberts Campaign
January Media
Voice Within - Smoking Takes Lives
2011
December Media
New Year Resolutions
November Media
New report reveals social costs of smoking in Victoria
October Media
October media
September Media
Victorian smoking rates hit new low
Parents - 10 year Campaign
Quit brings back iconic ‘Parents’ campaign for Father’s Day
August Media
Plain packaging bill passed in a landmark day for Australian tobacco control
July Media
New campaign tells smokers to get real about smoking
Members of Parliament must pass plain packaging legislation
June Media
Victorian first: Gippsland council enforces smoke-free outdoor dining
Increasing your child’s future risk of heart attack? There’s never been a better reason to quit
May Media
Health groups welcome coalition support on plain packaging
New data reveals Australians in favour of plain packaging of cigarettes
Fresh air on the cards for Macedon Ranges Shire outdoor areas
Williamstown beaches and playgrounds to go smokefree
Victorian Liberals commit to life saving tobacco reform
Big tobacco out to protect big profits
April Media
New study shows cigarette packs make some smokers think there are ‘safer’ cigarettes
New figures show strong approval of plain packaging after cigarette packs of the future unveiled
New cigarette packs put end to glamour associations with smoking
March Media
Tobacco industry persuades people to support plain packaging of cigarettes
Inner-city council considers banning smoking in outdoor dining areas
United Kingdom to pursue plain packaging of cigarettes
February Media
Smokers at higher risk of under-performing this Valentine’s day
Frankston Hospital champions smoke-free message among pregnant women
January Media
Nicotine patches as cheap as $5 from tomorrow, bringing new inspiration to quit
Passive smoke causes high blood pressure in preschoolers - as kids in cars passes one year
Toolkit to help make smoke-free outdoor areas reality for more local councils
2010
December media
Government subsidises nicotine patches, giving smokers support they need to quit
Don’t let snap New Year’s resolutions spoil your chance of quitting successfully
Retail tobacco display bans to protect children and help ex-smokers stay quit
November media
Frankston mall butts out, as more smokers than ever support policy
Stairway to emphysema TV ad
City of Port Phillip bans smoking on beaches, as momentum builds for smoke-free outdoor areas
Web tobacco ad ban a welcome move
October media
Preventive Health Agency would strengthen tobacco fight
Big tobacco wastes government time looking for non-existent smoking gun
September media
Monash City Council to introduce more smokefree
Smokers spend one year of working life lighting up
August media
Never give up giving up
More dirty tricks from tobacco industry terrified about plain packaging
Graphic gore off the menu? Quit creates positive campaign
July media
Fruit-flavoured tobacco to be off shelves by today
May media
Extra Quitline funding will go a long way in light of tax rise
Victorian teen smoking rates halve in less than a decade
April media
Dirty tricks by tobacco industry show even greater need for plain packaging
Lung cancer remains biggest cancer killer among women, as new anti-smoking ad launched
Health group applauds news of government action on plain packaging
What's worse
Smokefree message to be promoted by Robinvale Eagles
Tobacco tax rise welcome addition to raft of measures
March media
How much is smoking really costing you?
Secondhand smoke puts 13-year-olds at higher risk of heart disease
February media
2009
December media
News laws mean Victorian children will breathe a little easier tomorrow
Quit advises smokers to wait until after New Year celebrations have finished to butt out
November media
Health groups call for end to backdoor tobacco promotion at the Spring Racing Carnival
Cigarettes are eating you and your kids alive
September media
Who will you leave behind?
Australia poised to become global leader in tobacco control with new recommendations to tackle Australia’s smoking toll
Emotional Father’s Day campaign aims to remind smokers who they leave behind
More than half of recent quitters say price is the key to quitting smoking
June media
Lung cancer killing more Australians than ever before but reprieve in sight
Less than 1 in 20 smokers identify pregnancy complications as caused by smoking
More proof a price increase helps smokers quit as senate passes tobacco tax
May media
Cigarettes are eating you alive
Quit says an increase in tobacco prices would be a major public health victory
New report shows less than 1 in 6 Victorians are lighting up
April media
Ronaldo
Smokers struggle to make the link between smoking and throat cancer, as a graphic new campaign hits television screens
New data reveals a key way to reduce smoking rates, and save money
Feb media
Melbourne music-lovers prepare to free their lungs today, as the St.Jerome's laneway festival goes smokefree
Jan media
New data shows smokers remain in the dark about health problems, as Quit calls for bigger graphic health warnings
2008
December media
From January 1st, Victorian smokers will no longer be able to smoke in a car when children are passengers.
Health groups welcome Vic Government’s new 5-year plan to tackle the tobacco crisis in Victoria
Quit Vic welcomes UK ban on tobacco displays in shops, urging Victoria to follow
New publication reveals a dramatic drop in Australian smoking rates over the last quarter of a century
Teenage girls who smoke more than twice as likely to become overweight according to new study
New data shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer in female cancer deaths
October media
New research shows more than 4 in 10 smokers still smoke around kids
New data reveals huge toll of smoking on families, as Quit launches a new campaign targeted at parents
Separation
September media
New research shows plain cigarette packs have the least appeal; prompting tobacco control groups to call for Gov action on the issue
The Big Kill: Smoking claims almost 4000 lives every year
New data shows overwhelming support for moves to protect children from tobacco
Quit welcomes research showing huge public support for tobacco tax increase
August media
National Tobacco Campaign remakes
MAJOR US REPORT CONCLUDES TOBACCO PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING CAUSES INCREASED TOBACCO USE
Health groups welcome Vic Government’s new 5-year plan to tackle the tobacco crisis in Victoria
NEW REPORT SHOWS GRAPHIC ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN PREVENTED ALMOST 60 000 DEATHS AND SAVED $740 MILLION IN HEALTH CARE COSTS; AS QUIT REMINDS SMOKERS THAT EVERY CIGARETTE IS DOING THEM DAMAGE
May media
Carotid
April media
Zita
March media
Quit welcomes PM’s commitment to cut Indigenous smoking rates
New study explodes smoking myth about teen weight loss but shows smoking makes boys shorter
February media
Graphic new campaign puts the spotlight on smoking and lung cancer
Health groups call for bigger graphic health warnings and a move to plain packaging on cigarettes
Bronchoscopy
2007
December media
Quit highlights public support for banning smoking in cars when children are present
Quitline anticipating a spike in calls to ring in the New Year
October media
Quit applauds Tasmanian plan to phase out tobacco displays and urges other states to follow
Quit slams Philip Morris for using gimmicks to lure smokers
New sponge
September
Voice within
August media
People don’t accept the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure for children
Smokefree cars and homes
July media
As the air clears in bars and clubs, Quit calls July 1st a day of celebration for all Victorians
Quit Victoria calls for state-wide ban on smoking in cars with children, with new data showing overwhelming community support
Quit slams Imperial Tobacco for introducing free gift with a tobacco purchase
Echo 3: Quitting is hard...but you're not alone
June media
Monday is still the most popular day to quit smoking, as Quitline prepares for huge spike in quit attempts following smoking bans
Half of Victoria’s young adult smokers claim they will quit when bars and clubs become smokefree next weekend
Quit Victoria and VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control welcome ALP strategy on chronic disease prevention
Quit calls for the withdrawal of ‘Australiana’ themed cigarette cartons
Health groups welcome smokefree bars and clubs as a public health milestone in Victoria
May media
New report names tobacco as the preventable health risk responsible for greatest ‘burden of disease’ in Australia
Graphic new Quit campaign pulls no punches in highlighting smoking and stroke risk
New report shows Vic smoking rates lower, but young adults and less advantaged groups remain resistant to change
Data shows smokers unaware of link between smoking and stroke
Quit and VicHealth highlight the importance of smokefree environments on World No Tobacco Day
Carotid
April media
Health groups welcomes ACCC action on ‘kiddie’ cigarette packs
New report on smokefree Irish pubs gives Aussie workers something to look forward to
March media
More than 4 out of 5 Vic smokers have tried to kick the habit
New data shows people think smoking is much more common than it actually is
Announcement on “Reduced Fire Risk†cigarettes welcomed
Victoria starts 100 day countdown to smokefree pubs as new data shows overwhelming community support
February
Quit gets behind smokefree playgrounds
New set of graphic health warnings on cigarettes to hit the shelves, as data shows confronting images increase Quitline calls
Graphic pictures the most effective health warnings on cigarettes
Quit joins calls for an end to duty-free tobacco in Australia
January
Over 4 out of 5 smokers not happy to keep smoking
Study shows quitting smoking means savings for Australian healthcare system
Data reveals 2006 as the year of the Quitter
2006
December media
New data shows less that one in five Victorians adults smoke
Data shows huge support for banning smoking in cars with kids
Smokers urged to plan for a quit date a fortnight after New Year’s Day
New data shows 1 in 5 parents smoke around children
November media
Teen advertisements send opposite smoke signals
Quit welcomes ACCC action to ban ‘kiddie’ cigarette packs
‘Kiddie’ cigarette packs withdrawn from sale, following ACCC action
Quit renews calls for plain packaging on cigarettes, following court action against British American Tobacco
Latest national youth smoking rates released
October media
Tobacco groups respond to new revelations about Rolah McCabe case
New study highlights huge health benefits of smokefree bars and clubs
Quit calls for an immediate investigation into new ‘kiddie’ packs
September media
New data reveals a drop in youth smoking rates in Victoria
Warning issued on smoking and eye damage
August media
US court ruling finds tobacco industry guilty of racketeering
Debate on plain packaging for cigarettes heats up as new data outlines public approval
New data shows Victorians want tobacco displays out of sight
July media
Smokers up to 10 times more likely to die from mouth and throat cancer
New data shows huge support for smokefree bars and clubs as Victoria begins countdown
Mouth cancer
June media
New report shows huge cost of smoking in the community
Quit calls on parents to make their homes smokefree following the US Surgeon General’s report on the second-hand smoke
Quit calls for action on cheap online cigarette sales
May media
Data shows smokers unaware of gangrene risk, as graphic new quit smoking campaign is launched
Company documents blow the lid on tobacco industry’s influence on Aussie retailers
New data shows significant drop in ‘heavy’ smokers
Amputation
March media
Research underlines link between smoking and erectile dysfunction
New data shows some Vic workers still exposed to second-hand smoke
Quit slams tobacco industry over delay tactics on graphic warnings
February media
Will graphic pack warnings change smokers’ minds?
Research reveals smokers in the dark about health risks
Graphic health warnings start to appear on tobacco products
The Cancer Council Victoria and Quit welcome Victorian tobacco reforms
January media
Enormous toll of smoking on Australian health system
Health groups welcome announcement of smokefree Commonwealth Games
2005
December media
QUIT MAKING EXCUSES, AND START THE NEW YEAR SMOKEFREE
Major health groups call on workplaces, bars and clubs to begin 2006 smokefree
Quit renews calls for plain packaging on all tobacco products as new ACCC campaign begins
New data shows Monday is the most popular day to butt out
Quit calls for plain packaging on cigarettes as ACCC announces $9 million advertising campaign
Quit urges Victorians to go smokefree for 2006. Quitline sets 20 000 Callback target.
Smokefree laws hailed a huge success
November media
Smokers up to 4 times more likely to get oral cancer
October media
Pubs and bars to get a boost from smoking bans: Over 25% of people to go more often
Almost 1 in 2 Victorians exposed to second-hand smoke
August media
Women's lung cancer rates set to rise, according to new data
Quit welcomes plans to ditch fruit flavoured cigarettes.
Victoria comes in third on National Tobacco Control Scoreboard
Deal reached with Imperial on light’ and mild’ deception
Quitting is hard. Not quitting is harder.
July media
New study puts kids smoking in the spotlight
Tobacco companies not trustworthy, according to Victorian study
Thousands of hospital visits avoided by drop in smoking rates
Tobacco control community mourns loss of a pioneer
May media
New figures spell out massive community support for a smokefree Victoria
Health groups welcome tobacco reforms
Health groups applaud budget commitment to tobacco control
Quit Victoria responds to news of ACCC deal with the tobacco industry
Ban on sales and advertising of cigarettes over the Internet investigated
Carlton supporters get the wooden spoon for smoking rates
Super Cheap Auto racing Quit
Quit Victoria urges parents to quit smoking on World No Tobacco Day
Quit celebrates World No Tobacco Day with a modern twist on an old classic
April media
Health groups welcome decline in smoking
Quit Victoria urges Victorian retailers to follow lead of Coles Myer
February media
New Quit Victoria campaign targets lung disease
Lung disease (Bubblewrap)
Tobacco Tragedy - Smoking toll devastates Victorian communities
January media
Quit Victoria calls on workplaces to go smokefree as people return to work
Quit Victoria: 20 years on and still going strong
New figures show smoking rates in Victoria continue to fall
2004
December media
New Zealand steps up to the crease on tobacco control
November media
Quit Victoria praises plan to eliminate tobacco promotion
Quit Victoria welcomes ratification of tobacco treaty
School survey results confirm the need for point of sale bans
October media
People more likely to quit if bars and clubs go smokefree
Tobacco reforms a step towards better health for Victorians
September media
PBS to face massive blow-out unless smoking rates fall
New figures spell out community support for a smokefree Victoria
Rural Victorians join the call for a smokefree victoria
Quit Victoria welcomes Labor’s pledge to fight tobacco related health damage.
July media
New study finds risk of heart disease from passive smoking greater than thought
May media
2004 WNTD - Quit and Save
Major Report links new diseases to smoking
Don't pay the price of smoking
March media
Graphic warnings on the front of cigarette packs the best way to inform smokers
New survey finds 7 out of 10 Victorians want smoke bans in bars
February media
Proposal for graphic warnings on cigarette packs welcome
Language no barrier for smokers who want to quit
New study confirms non smoking areas 'ineffective'
Tran
January media
Latham's stance on tobacco donations welcomed
2003
December media
Continued efforts necessary to reduce youth smoking rates
Smokers urged to put quitting on their new year's agenda
October media
Tobacco case appeal decision disappointing
Quit courses an answer for smoke break tension
New study shows hospitality staff concerned about working in smoky venues
Irish pubs smoke free from 2004, workers to breathe ease
September media
Australia's signing of International Tobacco Treaty another step forward for Smokefree pubs
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July media
Student judges sought for anti-smoking advertisements
New York State's Bars and Clubs go Smokefree
Gory anti-smoking ads encourage kids to quit
June media
Call for more action on youth smoking as research finds 43,000 teens become hooked on cigarettes each year
Youth Clothing Chain's Actions Irresponsible
New study shows smoking bans have not harmed hotels
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May media
Congratulations. You're Pregnant! What a great reason to quit
Health effects of passive smoking
World-first tobacco treaty welcomed
World No Tobacco Day – May 31. When you’re ready, we’re here
Call for new warnings on smoking diseases
Pregnancy
April media
MCG smoking proposal stinks
March media
New figures show Victoria's smoking rates have stalled
New campaign targets women smokers
Jenny
February media
New study strengthens push for smokefree pubs
January media
Quitline calls jump as Victorians head back to work
2002
December media
Quit reponse to today's court orders in McCabe appeal
Health groups back fund for cancer victim's kids
Quit urges cricket fans to lose the ashes
Regional Victorians urged to quit for New Year
Where there’s a Will & there’s a way to quit for New Year
Quit making excuses - and go smokefree in '03
Quit disappointed by tobacco appeal finding
Where there's a Will & there's a way to quit for New Year
November media
Tobacco giant fined for cigarette fashion promotion
New study finds smokefree venues help social’ smokers quit
September media
Nice people
July media
'Tobacco company announces cigarette recall'
Recall
May media
Latest Victorian lung cancer figures released
WNTD Pack 2002
Victoria Kicks Butt in Tobacco Stakes
Review of tobacco advertising restrictions welcomed
Smokers urged to Quit and be fit’ on World No Tobacco Day
April media
Latest national youth smoking rates released
March media
Help for Victorian workplaces to breathe easy
Victorian workplaces urged to butt out smoking
January media
Tobacco ads stubbed out in Victorian shops
Quitline calls reach 13 year peak
Smoke bans won’t affect patronage
2001
December media
Smokers urged to make quitting their New Year's resolution
New study highlights passive smoking deaths
Quit making excuses - and stub the smokes for 2002
Regional Victorians quit for New Year
Research shows smokefree pubs and clubs help smokers quit
November media
Big response to new Quit campaign
October media
Christmas shoppers enjoy a breath of fresh air
September media
Warning - Smoking reduces your father's days
Parents
August media
New campaign asks parents to think about how smoking will affect their life
July media
Cigarette price rise a good reason to quit
Health groups celebrate as smoke goes off Victorian menus
June media
Quit urges Victorians to celebrate smokefree dining
Victorian dining enters a new era
May media
Landmark passive smoking ruling pubs must go smokefree
Quitting's no puzzle for smokers on World No Tobacco Day
April media
Shoppers can breathe easy
February media
More Doctors helping smokers to quit
Smokefree Gambling venues a sensible initiative
Study finds parents butting out in front of kids
Study finds some Victorian workers still choke on smoke
Victorians want more smokefree venues
New study reveals Victoria's latest smoking statistics
New figures show smoking kills 52 Australians every day
January media
Expert offers hope for quitters who've slipped
New report highlights need for smoking action
Nicotine free cigarettes - reality and myth
Kids smoke the most advertised brands
2000
November media
Moves to reduce children's access to cigarettes welcome
More options for smokers who want to quit
October media
Smoking a monthly pain for young women
September media
Landmark passive smoking ruling sends a warning
July media
Quit welcomes new youth smoking measures
June media
July 1st - A great day to quit
Concern raised about illegal tobacco trade
May media
Tobacco reform: Saving money, saving lives
Smokefree dining makes good sense
Smokefree dining is good for business, good for health
New environmental tobacco smoke findings make a clear case for smokefree dining
Victoria's tobacco reform a step closer
Tar lung
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April media
Quit outraged at tobacco marketing practices
March media
Landmark case strengthens smokefree dining push
New resource aims to help music fans breathe easy
Government's move on tobacco action has quit's support
Attorneys-general move welcomed
Appeal on tobacco class action
February media
Record number of Victorians plan to quit
Quit calls for greater regulation of tobacco industry
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