An amount of bonded asbestos has been uncovered in unmarked road base at a regional waste facility on the Fleurieu peninsula. The Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority’s Goolwa Waste and Recycling
Little Bay to be closed to the public over asbestos contamination
Popular Sydney beach, Little Bay, will be closed for at least two weeks over asbestos contamination concerns. Authorities have known the presence of asbestos at the site for eight months.
Building boom in Victoria reveals breadth of asbestos waste problem
As Victoria recovers from COVID lockdowns and business limitations, the construction industry is booming. With the increase in building activity, comes a new challenge – how to deal with the
Asbestos support organisation at a loss after Return to Work SA cuts funding
The Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia, which provides assistance to victims of asbestos-related diseases, is in shock after funding for the project was slashed without warning. President of ADSSA,
Victoria’s silicosis rates increasing, fast-tracked compensation available
WorkSafe Victoria has confirmed that claims relating to silicosis from working with artificial stone are continuing to climb in the state, with the numbers renewing calls for greater screening for