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Australians of the Year urge better sun safety

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Newly appointed Australians of the Year Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer have urged the country take sun safety more seriously and stop glamorising tanning. The two doctors have dedicated their lives to combating the deadly skin cancer melanoma. Through their medical breakthroughs, the researchers are credited with helping save thousands of lives.
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