More than 2000 NSW Schools in Danger of Asbestos
The analysis of the Education Department found the presence of asbestos in 2,185 state schools in Australia, with almost half [...]
Almost 700 Australians Died of Asbestos Disease in 2018
A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) recorded the deaths of 699 Australians last 2018 [...]
Is Your Family Safe from Secondhand Asbestos Poisoning?
You might know about the dangers of inhaling secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard about secondhand asbestos poisoning? It’s [...]
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Suspected Asbestos at Shed 26 Places Workers and Schoolchildren in Danger
CFMEU officials have found piles of suspected asbestos at Adelaide’s historic Shed 26, some of which were swept into piles [...]
Karratha-Tom Price Road Project Delayed by Leftover Asbestos
The discovery of unsealed asbestos deposits has pushed back the completion of the Stage 3 upgrade of Western Australia’s Karratha-Tom [...]
5 Signs Your House Has Asbestos
Asbestos was once an important construction material for homes and buildings as it is cheap and durable. In Australia, hundreds [...]
Asbestos-Containing Floor Tiles Present in 5 Perth Primary Schools
Five primary schools in Perth have recently received the second-highest risk rating because of asbestos-containing vinyl floor tiles. Building inspectors [...]
Police Nab Sender of Asbestos Packages to Consulates
Local police arrested the sender of 38 asbestos-containing packages on January 9. Around 10 diplomatic missions reported the packages to [...]
Illegal Cigarettes Raise Asbestos Concerns
In pursuit of encouraging Australians to quit smoking, the country now has the highest-priced cigarettes in the Asia-Pacific since it [...]