Fortunately, the most dangerous type— crocidolite asbestos or "blue" asbestos—has not been reported as a contaminant. According to the ACCC, the recalled products have been sold throughout Australia ...

Concerns are mounting for the health of thousands of children, educators and their families after children’s coloured sand products were recalled because testing revealed that the products contain ...

For much of the 19th and 20th century, the mining and use of asbestos saw near-constant growth, with virtually every material used in the construction of homes, offices, ships, road networks and ...