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We know Australia has been devastated by the deadly impact of asbestos – lives lost, communities contaminated and ongoing fear of further exposure. The latest statistics emerging from the United […]

WITH about 12 deaths a week from mesothelioma in Australia, the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is bringing some of the world’s leading experts to Australia for the second International […]

Heather Von St James is living with mesothelioma ten years after her initial diagnosis. She was exposed to asbestos as a young child from her fathers asbestos laden clothes. She […]

Cars Guide recently reported that thousands of brakes pads containing deadly asbestos — designed to fit one of Australia’s most popular cars — are being sold illegally to local buyers […]

KANIVA’S Hannaton Merinos has auctioned a ram for charity, at each of its sales, for the past 12 years. This year, they raised $3000 for a charity close to stud principal Sally […]

Mr Zorco Zabic worked at the Gove Aluminium Refinery in the Northern Territory in the 1970’s and was exposed to asbestos dust and fibre from lagged pipes. He was diagnosed […]

A decision to dismantle a board that oversees compensation claims for people with asbestos-related diseases in New South Wales has divided victims’ groups. Set up in 1927, the Dust Diseases […]

AMAA volunteers attended the Northern Gold Coast Seniors Expo on Wednesday 29 July in Runaway Bay.  The annual event is hosted by the Member for Fadden, the Hon. Stuart Robert […]

Local residents came together earlier this month at an inaugural asbestos memorial service to pay tribute to men and women who have died as a result of asbestos exposure. Asbestosis […]

AMAA will host an exhibitor stall at the upcoming Northern Gold Coast Seniors Expo, on Wednesday 29 July 2015 at Sports Drive, Runaway Bay. The free community Expo features a variety […]