Parents frustrated over school asbestos clean-up delays
Ngunnawal Primary School parents express anxiety over dynamic asbestos clean-up schedule. Education officials admit communication failures as families struggle with last-minute closures.
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Third Wave Asbestos Threat in Australian Homes
Discover why non-work asbestos exposure is now Australia's most urgent risk. Learn about compensation claims and legal rights for mesothelioma victims in NSW.
Asbestos remains killer decades after Australian bans
Decades after asbestos bans, Australians still face deadly health risks. Learn about compensation rights and the hidden dangers in older homes. Expert legal guidance available.
Malkara School closes again over asbestos sand
Parents at Canberra's Malkara School express frustration over poor communication as coloured sand potentialy contaminated with asbestos forces another closure. Get the latest updates.
Perth School Needle Scare: Minister Seeks Answers
WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat demands details after a botched blood sugar test at Byford John Calvin School saw students pricked with a single needle. Parents urged to get children tested.
Canberra schools reopen after asbestos sand recall
ACT Education Minister announces additional Canberra schools reopening Thursday after asbestos-contaminated sand removal. Get the latest updates and full school status list.
ACT Schools Asbestos Cleanup: 11 Still Closed
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
ACT asbestos school closures spark parent anger
ACT parents express fury over government's handling of asbestos contamination in schools, citing confused messaging and unnecessary mass closures. Minister Yvette Berry under fire.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Child struck by car outside Canberra school, police appeal
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
Liev Schreiber rushed to hospital with mystery illness
Hollywood star Liev Schreiber hospitalised following severe headache scare. Get the latest on his health condition and recent medical history.
Canberra school closures update for November 19
Education Minister Yvette Berry updates Canberra school closures as asbestos removal continues. Get the latest list of open and closed schools for Wednesday, November 19.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
ACT School Closures: Asbestos Crisis Day 3
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
Coloured sand recall: Cancer specialist advises calm
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
ACT School Closures Over Asbestos Sand Cause Chaos
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
ACT Schools Reopen After Asbestos Sand Scare
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Magic Sand Chaos: Canberra Schools Closed Over Asbestos
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
ACT speeding fines earn $23 million, young drivers targeted
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
More Kmart, Target Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Fears
ACCC expands asbestos recall for kids' sand products from Kmart and Target. Health risk deemed low, but consumers urged to bag and safely store items. Full details.
Kmart recalls magic sand over asbestos fears
Kmart has urgently recalled its magic sand products after potential asbestos traces were found. Parents and schools are urged to stop use immediately. Learn how to safely dispose of the items.
Asbestos in children's coloured sand forces closures
Multiple ACT schools and a Brisbane school close after asbestos is found in children's coloured sand. Health experts explain the low but present risks and provide safe disposal guidelines.
Asbestos in Sand Forces Adelaide School Closures
Multiple Adelaide schools closed after asbestos found in sand. Health authorities investigating potential exposure. Parents urged to monitor children for symptoms.
Asbestos in Coloured Sand Closes Schools
Nationwide alert as asbestos-contaminated coloured sand sparks school and childcare closures. Learn which products are affected and the safety steps to take.
WA Schools Remove Coloured Sand Over Asbestos Fears
Multiple WA public schools halt use of coloured sand products after asbestos contamination discovery. Health alert issued as investigation continues.
ACT approves Kaleen Sports Club demolition for apartments
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Assembly Speaker
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
ACT School Closures Over Asbestos Scare
ACT government defends sudden public school closures amid asbestos concerns in children's sand. Parents scramble as testing continues. Will schools reopen Monday?
Asbestos scare closes Canberra public schools
Multiple Canberra public schools closed Friday due to asbestos contamination in decorative sand. WorkSafe ACT advises testing and remediation. Get the full list of affected schools.
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