Australian researchers are cautiously optimistic after using nanocells to achieve what could be one of the most significant breakthroughs in asbestos-related cancer treatment in a decade. Scientists from the Chris […]
Deadly asbestos is being illegally dumped
This article “Asbestos dumpings happening more often, council officer says” published in the Byron Shire News is a timely reminder of the importance of correct asbestos identification, removal and disposal. […]
15
July
2015
The legacy Gina Rinehart would like to forget
The Hancock family’s mining empire did not originate with Lang Hancock’s fabled discovery of iron-red cliffs in the Pilbara in 1952 – it started with asbestos, writes Jonathan Barrett. Viewers […]
10
July
2015
Asbestos Victims to be Honoured at Memorial Service
Local residents will come together tomorrow at the Inaugural Asbestos Memorial Service to pay tribute to the many men and women who have died as a result of asbestos exposure. […]
09
July
2015
New wave of lung disease among renovators
Research into a treatment for asbestosis and mesothelioma is showing promising results, and has real potential to short-circuit the progression of the disease, says a Sydney microbiologist. Associate Professor Tony […]
07
July
2015
Inspector George Gently – Breathe in the Air
The danger of asbestos is an issue that is confronting many communities both here and abroad. The ABC recently screened an episode of the popular Inspector George Gently series that […]
03
July
2015
Pilot Demolition house addresses released
Initial onsite activity has begun at the five pilot demolition properties, with the fences now in place in Wanniassa (two properties), Evatt, Melba and Farrer. Fencing, including fence wrap which […]
15
June
2015
New statistics show mesothelioma rates still rising
Work safe Australia released the report Mesothelioma in Australia: Incidence (1982 to 2013) and Mortality (1997 to 2012) on 22 May 2015 which shows that the trend in deaths from […]
03
June
2015
2015 Asbestos Awareness and Management Conference date announced
This year, the International Conference on Asbestos Awareness and Management will be held from 22 – 24 November 2015 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre – Towards an asbestos-free […]
27
May
2015
Report from the Asbestos Frontline
International Ban Asbestos Secretariat: Report from the Asbestos Frontline’s latest update from Geneva. For a full report and up to date development about the meeting in Geneva to include chysotile […]
18
May
2015