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The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine

The Guardian - AU

Charles and Camilla bid farewell to Australia after a ‘sausage sizzle’

Dame Joanna Lumley, who is staging her one-woman show at the Sydney Opera House, met the couple.

Evening Standard

King hailed for ‘courageous’ decision to go public with cancer diagnosis

Charles met leading skin cancer experts as he visited the Melanoma Institute Australia in Sydney.

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King Charles to meet Australian cancer experts in first tour since his and Kate Middleton’s diagnoses

The monarch was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year alongside his daughter-in-law Kate

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'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

We talk to melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long.

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It's the simple act by a single individual that can help inspire the nation

Nominate someone now for the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards.

The Canberra Times

Doctor Is Cancer-Free After Using World's First 'Drug Before Surgery' Treatment He Helped Discover

Australian cancer expert fights back and survives aggressive brain tumour with his own experimental treatment, offering hope for future patients.

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Morning Mail: Closing the Gap failing, no immunity for Trump, homelessness deaths ‘unacceptable’

Fundamental reform needed if scheme is to be succeed, says scathing report; former US president loses appeal on right to avoid prosecution

The Guardian - AU

Sloppy sun safety putting young people on slippery path

One in three young Australians believe tanning is a healthy practice, with a public information campaign being rolled out to improve sun-safety behaviours.

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Thousands rally in solidarity on Invasion Day in Melbourne, Sydney; AFL clubs call for 26 January date change – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘I don’t want to die,’ new AOTY says, Kirrily hits Townsville, Dunkley voters give tax cuts verdict

Prof Richard Scolyer talks movingly about his terminal cancer after joint award for work on melanoma; cyclone makes landfall in north Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards.

AAP

Australian of the Year 2024: pioneering melanoma researchers Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer named as winners

Prof Scolyer delivers emotional acceptance speech about his own terminal cancer diagnosis and says “I don’t want to die’

The Guardian - AU

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year.

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Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Dozens of finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year have arrived in Canberra ahead of the awards ceremony.

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A slain son, a cancer diagnosis: life stories laid bare

The 2024 Australian of the Year nominees have put their souls on display in a poignant new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

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Melanoma researchers NSW Australians of the Year

A pair of melanoma researchers were named the 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW, having saved thousands of lives and documented their own battle with cancer.

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Melanoma expert 'patient zero' in brain cancer fight

A leading pathologist fighting incurable brain cancer has trialled a personalised vaccine that could become the new frontier in treating the disease.

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'Incredibly worrying': Tanning promotional videos available on TikTok despite vow to ban content

Months after TikTok vowed to ban videos promoting sunbaking, sponsored tanning videos have been shared widely on the social media platform.

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