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'Crackdown on fatty and unhealthy snacks in state schools a farce'

Herald Sun, 26 May 2010
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'Too many cooks, too few cooktops, spoil the broth'

The Australian, 1 April 2010
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'Fruit juices 'worst offenders' in children's drinks investigation'

Parents Jury, media release, 22 March 2010
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'School canteens under fire for flouting unhealthy lunch items plan'

Sunday Telegraph, 7 February 2010
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'Battle of the lunch box'

The Age, 2 February 2010
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'Taste of change for canteens as students step behind counter'

Sunday Age, 6 December 2009
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'Little chefs a class act in the kitchen'
(For more about Mentone Park Primary School's canteen, please see VSCA Canteen of the Year Awards 2010)

Herald Sun, 15 November 2009
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'School canteens defy ban on sale of sweets and high-sugar drinks'

Herald Sun, 23 October 2009
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