Asbestos
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Australia
Schools, preschools closed over asbestos sand in Canberra
More than 10 schools in Canberra have been urgently closed after decorative sand was found by the consumer watchdog to…
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UK
Colourful children’s sand sold by Officeworks recalled amid asbestos fears | Health
A range of colorful children’s litter products imported from China and sold at leading Australian retailers have been recalled over…
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Australia
Roger Cook says govt ‘has to act’ on Wittenoom asbestos fix
Prime Minister Roger Cook has given the strongest indication yet of any government that work could be done to address…
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Australia
'Selfish neglect': man fined $8k for taking 'dangerous shortcut' with asbestos
The prosecutor said he went out ‘having fun on his own’.
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UK
Thousands take legal action against Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder asbestos claims
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on…
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Australia
Liverpool City Council under fire over warnings as Sydney asbestos investigation spreads
Liverpool MP Charishma Kaliyanda criticized the council for failing to adequately inform nearby residents about asbestos. “When something alarming like…
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Australia
Opinion: Insidious effects of ‘gender asbestos’
OPINION: A sustained, coordinated approach is needed to change the glacial pace of workplace equality reform.
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Australia
Hazmat warning: Residents urged to stay indoors after asbestos spill on Dalison Avenue in Wattleup
Drivers and residents in the south of Perth were called to avoid a street after asbestos. The emergency WA warned…
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Australia
Hilarys Dog Beach: Popular Perth beach remains closed as asbestos cleanup continues
The Hillarys Dog Beach remains closed after the appearance of asbestos containing asbestos along the shore. The city of Joondalup…
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UK
Asbestos kills more troops than the Taliban: National disgrace revealed by Mail as toxic MoD homes and equipment caused NINE TIMES more deaths than 20-year Afghan campaign
According to government records, asbestos killed nine times more military veterans than the Taliban’s British victims during the Afghan campaign.…
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