Asbestos found in new Edith Cowan University campus in Perth CBD
Asbestos has been discovered in fire doors at Perth’s first inner-city university, and authorities say it will not…
Kmart cancels recall for three magic sand products after tests find no asbestos
“As in the case of the products recalled voluntarily by companies and suppliers, the decision to cancel a…
Third renewable energy company discovers asbestos in wind farm turbine lifts
Asbestos discovered in lift brake pads at a third Australian wind farm has prompted calls for greater border…
Second company confirms asbestos present in imported lift brake pads at wind farm
A second company has confirmed the presence of white asbestos in wind turbine lift brake pads imported from…
Coloured sand products test positive for asbestos contamination as more products recalled
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Asbestos found in wind farm lift brake pads prompts safety response
The discovery of asbestos-ridden lift brake pads has sparked an urgent safety response at wind farms across the…
How a chance lab finding sparked a national coloured sand recall
Parents and schools are asking questions about the level of risk posed by the asbestos – and how…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Why the ACT has gone further than other jurisdictions in closing schools over coloured sand asbestos concerns
While there’s a national recall for coloured sand products over asbestos contamination concerns, only the ACT has gone…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…