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…
Nervous parents want answers after asbestos found in kids’ magic sand products
“I think he’s probably going to be fine, but just to be safe, I’m going to have him…
Coloured sand linked to asbestos contamination scare found at over 100 SA sites
Coloured sand products linked to an asbestos contamination scare have so far been identified at more than 100…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand, prompting urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Snap closure of several Canberra schools after asbestos found in recalled decorative coloured sand
The ACT has taken the extraordinary step of closing 15 public schools today, with several others to be…
Thousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record for sand sculpture building in Ruakākā
“We’re doing it this weekend because our young people have been learning about healthy oceans and schools, and…
Sand dune tragedy: Pregnant partner vows to keep Kane Watson’s memory alive
“He turned around from inside the hole, and he was just smiling at me as he always was…
Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune turns to High Court after being excluded from donations, funds frozen
Following the beach tragedy, a Givealittle page was launched by a friend of the Watson family to help…
Search continues for missing four-year-old boy Gus on property near Yunta
An extensive search for an “adventurous” four-year-old boy who vanished while playing in sand at his family’s isolated…
Punjab: Youth shot at in road rage incident on flooded stretch
Published on: Sept 06, 2025 05:54 am IST The victim had reportedly asked the car driver to slow…