Tobacco related news from Victoria.
Public health officials around the world have followed the lead of Victoria, and recommended the sale of flavoured cigarettes be restricted or banned.
Nicotine patches are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, slashing their price.
You may have wanted to quit before but been worried about feeling down or depressed. In fact, that might be one of the reasons you smoke - to try and get some of those feelings under control. But a new study out of the USA has found that smokers who quit are actually at their happiest when they are smoke-free.
Frankston City Council has become the first area in Victoria to have a smoke-free outdoor mall.
If you're a smoker and you're pregnant - there's never been a more important time for you to quit your habit.
On May 31st, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott announced the coalition would support the government’s proposal to put cigarettes in plain packs.
You may be able to look to the children in your life for inspiration.
Although Quit loves to hear people making the commitment to quit on New Year’s eve, it’s advising people to hold off until a couple of weeks into 2011 before quitting.
Male smokers looking forward to showing their loved ones a good time in the bedroom are at risk of under-performing this Valentine’s day.