Multiple schools and early learning centers in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found ...

Concerned families and retailers are inundating a materials testing laboratory with enquiries, since news broke that asbestos ...

Three-quarters of the schools in the area around the capital will be closed, although officials say the health risk from ...

The ACCC has published a recall notice over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos and were sold at various ...

Kmart has recalled four coloured sand products over concerns of asbestos contamination, prompting the ACT education ...

Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated?

If there is loose sand, wipe it away with a wet cloth while wearing protective clothing and masks – and then follow the same ...

The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools ...

A local waste and pollution watchdog urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to analyze colored sand play products being sold in the market after the regulatory authorities in Australia and New ...

November 2025, Quezon City, Philippines. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the Food and Drug Administration ...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently warned of a recall of children's sand products that may contain asbestos and ...