Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

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

Coloured sand is being disposed of across the country due to asbestos contamination concerns. How much risk does it actually pose?

Dozens of schools remain closed in the ACT, Tasmania and South Australia today as the clean-up and disposal of coloured sand, ...

Asbestos sand contamination leaves families seeking clearer house cleaning, disposal guidance

One Queensland grandmother says her daughter had vacuumed, and even replaced her vacuum cleaner, after removing the ...

What we know about the coloured sand recalled from Officeworks, Woolworths over traces of asbestos

Fifteen public schools in Canberra are closed today, and several others are partially closed, due to potential asbestos contamination in coloured sand sold at dozens of stores across Australia. Here ...

A cancer specialist explains why parents should not be too worried about coloured sand recalls

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

As the clean-up of coloured sand continues, how long will Tasmanian schools to be closed for?

Thirteen Tasmanian state schools will remain fully closed on Thursday and another 22 will be partially closed following the ...