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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]