Over 80% of us believe we should be able to enjoy a good standard of living without needing a car, yet our towns and cities are still organised more for cars than people. 🚗 This week we’re at #COP26 to share how local initiatives can make a significant change. #STACOP26

Flat, sunny Perth could be 'cycling capital’ - here’s how👇 ⁦ abc.net.au/news/2021-11-1…

Please drink responsibly yeah ? ⁦FARE⁩ ⁦Cancer Council WA⁩ ⁦@KelKennington⁩

If we are serious about reducing childhood obesity rates in Australia, we need our policies to protect children (younger and older) against this kind of digital media marketing. #obesity #childrenshealth #junkfoodmarketing

Every toddler product in Australia had health and nutrition claims. We found one product with 17 claims. We recommended stronger regulation in this area @OPCAustralia andrea schmidtke

As highlighted by Jeffrey V. Lazarus and our editorial in #APT #NAFLD has not been visible at the metabolic table hosting related NCDs. The UN SDG target of 2030 is an opportunity for NAFLD to join its peers. #globalhealth roypounder.apt Rohit Loomba doi.org/10.1111/apt.16… doi.org/10.1111/apt.16…

In the UK, a tiered levy on sugar in soft drinks resulted in sugar levels in lemonades, colas and other soft drinks falling by 44%, with many companies taking out sugar to avoid the tax. The AMA is pushing Australia to follow the UK’s lead bit.ly/3o1bVzB @OPCAustralia

A rapid review of the evidence for children’s TV and online ad restrictions to fight obesity sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

HIRING NOW: The Chronic Disease Prevention Directorate at the Department of Health leads on statewide obesity prevention policies and programs in WA. We are currently recruiting Policy Officers to work in this dynamic and diverse portfolio. lnkd.in/gAzrD97g

It's time to celebrate the real super foods in your kitchen! These #CupboardHeroes are packed full of nutrients and vitamins our bodies need to stay healthy, and they taste delicious too! 🤩🥫#CancerPreventionActionWeek

Applications for these vacancies close 2 March 👇👇

Sugary drink intake in Australian adolescents predicts their fat mass but not bone mass at 20 y of age - more findings from WA’s #RaineStudy RaineStudy @OPCAustralia #rethinksugarydrink academic.oup.com/jn/article-abs…

Dutch engineers consider the existence of a stop sign a design failure. With the right traffic calming measures such as raised intersections, textured paving and lane narrowing; moving on local streets increases vigilance and awareness, making a complete stop entirely redundant.

"It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them." ~Miguel Anxo F. Lores, Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain.

NEW: “A DC resident registering a heavy-duty pickup or SUV who would have paid $775 over 5 years in the old fee structure will now have to fork over $2.5k. Notably, no exception is available for residents claiming they need a truck or SUV for their work.” bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

An exciting opportunity to manage WA’s new statewide whole of school healthy eating program 👇👇👇 note the PD has been updated and this closes 3rd August.

#3 On-the-edge-of-your-seat aka armchair squats. 🙆 When we're watching, we can be active spectators! Crank up the volume on the squats you're already kind-of doing! Check out our fun how-to videos and more spectator sports moves here: bit.ly/3zoPKsY

The WA Department of Health Evidence Brief on Food, built environments and obesity is out. More supportive environments are needed to make healthy choices easier perthnow.com.au/news/health/fa… Cancer Council WA Obesity Policy, Cancer Council WA WA Health #healthyneighbourhoods #healthequity

Victorian children are exposed to 25 advertisements about junk food and unhealthy drinks every day. It's sparked calls to ban the ads on Victoria's public transport network. To discuss, Mike Amor spoke with @janemartinopc from Cancer Council Victoria. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS