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High consumption of sugary drinks is associated with risks such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. (Toby Talbot/Associated Press)
ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD

Our advertising regulator is funded by the food and beverage industry. Should it be allowed to block public health messaging?

A pending court complaint alleges bias after the regulator voted to block radio advertisements about the dangers of sugar

  • Ashley Okwuosa
13 min read
Up in smoke: The open display of tobacco and e-cigarettes, as well as the sale of ‘loosies’, will not be allowed under the new legislation if it is passed. (Michele Spatari/Getty Images)
BATSA

‘Draconian’ bill will kill legal tobacco industry

Tobacco growers, processors and manufacturers say they will be the ones to pay the highest price if the new law is passed

  • Anathi Madubela
7 min read
Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses. (Getty Images)
BATSA

Tobacco bill will ignite illicit trade, business warns

Cigarette and vaping manufacturers, informal traders, taverns and restaurants are worried proposed new bans will devastate businesses

  • Lyse Comins
5 min read