Rio Tinto train to travel past asbestos-rich district with caution
Posted in NewsRio Tinto has introduced precautionary measures ahead of the construction of the Koodaideri rail line, as it runs through the contaminated site of …
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Yeronga TAFE bites the dust
Posted in NewsBrendan O’Malley, City South News December 18, 2018 6:00pm DEMOLITION work has begun on the old Yeronga TAFE site, although …
Read moreThe powder and the poison
Posted in NewsJohnson & Johnson is accused of knowing asbestos lurked in its Baby Powder. Lisa Girion reports. Darlene Coker knew she …
Read moreTreating occupational cancers in general practice
Posted in NewsFarming, mining, construction. Toiling outside and working up a good, hard sweat. These types of occupations are often seen as …
Read moreAsbestos warning for renos
Posted in NewsREALITY do-it-yourself renovation TV shows have been urged to issue warnings to home handymen over the dangers of asbestos. Authorities …
Read moreHong Kong’s richest man donates $4.5m to Sydney cancer trial
Posted in NewsTony Biddle is a rarity. He is still alive seven years after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Just 6 per …
Read moreNational asbestos awareness week: focus on the dangers related to asbestos
Posted in NewsThis week (19-25 November) is Asbestos Awareness Week, providing a focus on the dangers related to asbestos. Minister for Industrial …
Read moreMayor Dobie warns of illegal asbestos dumping dangers
Posted in NewsSOUTHERN Downs Mayor Tracy Dobie is worried residents are not fully aware of the dangers of asbestos. The Glen Aplin …
Read moreAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare report: “Mesothelioma in Australia”
Posted in NewsThe AIHW manages the Australian Mesothelioma Register (AMR), which collects information on new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed from 1 July …
Read moreClues to earlier diagnosis of mesothelioma
Posted in NewsResearchers have found proteins in lung fluid that could hold the key to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma months or even years …
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