Asbestos audits conducted across Queensland public schools from July 2020 until February 2021 revealed more than 100 schools have asbestos present. The Queensland government has spent more than $6.5 million
Warning over contaminated road base containing asbestos
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,