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British actor Bob Hoskins dies from pneumonia
Tragic news this week with the death of British film star, Bob Hoskins, 71, who passed away late Tuesday (April 29) evening after losing his battle with pneumonia. A statement issued on behalf of his wife Linda, and his family late Wednesday evening read, “Bob died peacefully at hospital last night, surrounded by family, following…
Read MoreSeniors risking ‘golden years’ by not protecting against pneumonia
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk.1 Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research released today reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor…
Read More‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ this Pneumonia Awareness Week
Almost two-in-three Australian seniors may be jeopardising their ‘golden years’ by not protecting against an often fatal lung infection, despite being at increased risk. Lung Foundation Australia’s ‘Love Your Lungs at 65 Years Young’ research reveals 94 per cent of Australians aged 65 to 74 do not recognise age as a risk factor for pneumonia,…
Read MoreMEAA Purchases PR Report
Influential PR newsletter, The PR Report has a new owner in the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA). The purchase of the newsletter by the MEAA for an undisclosed sum from founder, Glen Frost, comes on the back of what is described as “major turmoil” following a change in leadership to the main PR industry…
Read MoreDon’t let soccer fever turn into yellow fever
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE USE They’re gearing up to play a doctors-only soccer competition in Brazil, but the football-mad team of medicos isn’t about to risk a yellow card for yellow fever. Teaming with Queensland travel health pioneer, ‘Dr Deb’, Brisbane, the Docceroos will be urging all Aussies heading to Brazil for the…
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