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.
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 parents express fury over government's handling of asbestos contamination in schools, citing confused messaging and unnecessary mass closures. Minister Yvette Berry under fire.
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.
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.
RBA November minutes reveal Michele Bullock's board is prepared to keep interest rates on hold for months to combat persistent inflation. Get the latest economic update.
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.
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.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Canberra parents face school closures as asbestos concerns spread through magic sand products. ACT government response leaves families scrambling for last-minute arrangements.
Westpac promises to keep all regional branches open until at least 2030, ensuring continued banking services for rural communities across Australia.
Shocking violence erupted at Left Bank restaurant in Southbank, leaving four NSW men with injuries. Police investigate as brawl footage shows chaos unfolding.
After a near-fatal accident at Coalcliff Beach, Dave Winner is using an IMB Bank grant to launch a CPR app and train over 1 million Australians in lifesaving skills by 2030.
Multiple Adelaide schools closed after asbestos found in sand. Health authorities investigating potential exposure. Parents urged to monitor children for symptoms.
Nationwide alert as asbestos-contaminated coloured sand sparks school and childcare closures. Learn which products are affected and the safety steps to take.
ACT government defends sudden public school closures amid asbestos concerns in children's sand. Parents scramble as testing continues. Will schools reopen Monday?
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.
Two popular Perth beaches were temporarily closed after multiple shark sightings off the coast. Authorities urge swimmers to stay vigilant and check SharkSmart for updates.
Little Malop Street in Geelong will close weekends for safety improvements. Local businesses divided over the trial starting February 16. Details here.
Multiple Geelong businesses face liquidation in November. Discover which companies are affected and what this means for the local economy. Read the full report.
A silver sedan crashed into Kwinana Freeway barricades in Como, blocking left lanes and scattering debris. Motorists face significant delays - avoid the area if possible.
A routine airport wait turned terrifying when a passenger's power bank spontaneously combusted at Melbourne Airport, causing serious burns and forcing mass evacuations. Authorities issue urgent travel warning.
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking number of companies facing liquidation in Charters Towers during November, exposing the economic challenges facing regional Queensland businesses.
Exclusive investigation reveals multiple Geelong-area businesses have entered liquidation in November, highlighting economic pressures facing local enterprises.
Exclusive testing reveals dangerous neurotoxins in South Australia's algal blooms, prompting urgent health warnings and beach closures across multiple coastal communities.
A significant traffic change is underway in Perth's northern suburbs as the Stephenson Avenue extension nears completion, bringing both disruption and long-term improvements.
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
The Reserve Bank shocks economists with a Cup Day interest rate cut, providing immediate relief for Australian homeowners ahead of the holiday season.
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% for eighth consecutive meeting, with economists predicting no cuts until next year amid persistent inflation pressures.
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its cash rate at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting, balancing stubborn inflation against economic growth concerns. Find out what this means for your wallet and the economy.