The Cancer Institute NSW has launched an ad campaign to encourage young people Down Under to protect their skin against harmful UV radiation. Young people are underestimating their risk of developing skin cancer – due to lasting attitudes that a tan is 'cool’ and peer pressure.

Why can’t Gen Y budget? And how is comparison culture fuelling bad credit? Canvas8 spoke with Melissa Browne, author ofUnf*ck Your Finances, to discuss Australian Gen X and Y’s spending trends, their unhealthy relationship with money and how they can take control of their finances.

Cyclists across Australia are protesting the country’s mandatory helmet laws, with many participating in helmetless rides. Australians are divided over the issue, with pro-helmet camps saying safety is paramount, while anti-helmet proponents say it puts people off riding.

Would you rather jet off to the Bahamas next week, or save and go in a years’ time? In an ‘I want it now’ culture, thinking for the future is hard. When two-thirds of boomers retire they won’t have saved enough to maintain their lifestyle. How can brands encourage people to think about tomorrow, today?