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Asbestos exposure concerns unearthed at CITIC Pacific’s mega Sino Iron magnetite project near Karratha

There are fresh fears CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron magnetite project near Karratha has been potentially exposing thousands of workers to deadly asbestos without adequate he…

10th Anniversary ADSA Fundraising Golf Tournament For Medical Research

We are currently seeking team registrations for our annual golf fundraiser, as well as donations for the hole-in-one prize, the auction, participant goodie bags. There is also s…

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Asbestos exposure concerns unearthed at CITIC Pacific’s mega Sino Iron magnetite project near Karratha

There are fresh fears CITIC Pacific Mining’s Sino Iron magnetite project near Karratha has been potentially exposing thousands of workers to deadly asbestos without adequate health and safety measures in…

Mr Fluffy families to get ‘place of reflection’ at National Arboretum to acknowledge legacy of asbestos insulation crisis

More than 1,000 Canberra families whose houses were torn down to remove the threat of loose-fill Mr Fluffy insulation will soon have a dedicated public place to commemorate the homes and loved…

Indigenous West Australians have highest death rate for asbestos-related disease: study

Indigenous West Australians have the highest death rate for malignant mesothelioma in the world, a study into asbestos-related diseases has found. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-06/indigenous-west-australians-highest-mesothelioma-rate-study/7575240

Australia’s Chernobyl – PerthNow

Ignorant influencers slammed for risking their lives to holiday in asbestos-riddled Wittenoom Budding influencers have astounded medical professionals by holidaying in an asbestos-riddled WA town to impress their social media…

Lifesaving Trial – Sunday Times

I want to go on a trial to save my life This is a public health crisis and it is so sad to see another of our members fighting to…

Canberra man awarded $250k – ABC News

Canberra man who contracted Mesothelioma after exposure to Mr Fluffy Asbestos awarded $250k from ACT Government A home should be a child’s sanctuary. Sadly this is not the case for…

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