Timely storm season asbestos reminder
Posted in NewsThe Mackay Mercury has issued a timely reminder of the dangers lurking behind the walls of the average home. They …
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ADSS Board Director Nominations Open
Posted in Board reports & financials, NewsNominations for Asbestos Disease Support Society Board of Management director positions are now open. They close on 20 September 2017. …
Read moreNSW Dust Disease Support Scheme under review
Posted in NewsThe NSW Upper House is undertaking the first review of the state’s dust disease support laws for the first time …
Read moreKeytruda maker releases trial details
Posted in NewsKeytruda manufacture MSD has released details of the trial of the drug with lung cancer patients and the potential for …
Read moreKeytruda passes lung test
Posted in NewsIn a landmark change, lung cancer patients may soon be able to be treated without the use of chemotherapy, after …
Read moreCambodia looks into asbestos dangers
Posted in NewsInteresting developments in Cambodia, given the prevalence of asbestos-containing products coming out of south-east Asian nations, The government is looking …
Read moreADSS part of NT contamination fight
Posted in NewsThe Asbestos Disease Support Society is involved in a small Northern Territory community’s quest for justice after their exposure, including their …
Read moreADSS 2017 charity race day is coming
Posted in NewsOnly seven months until the next ADSS annual charity race day! Don’t miss out and mark the date in your …
Read moreAsbestos removal demand being challenged by RJE over Taralga wind farm switch room material
Posted in NewsAn Australian company that unwittingly constructed portable buildings using asbestos-contaminated materials from China is fighting demands it remove the deadly …
Read moreScientists say the poor likely to get inferior treatment
Posted in NewsResearchers in New South Wales, Australia have uncovered what they say is evidence of a link between the type of …
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