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Over 70 Australian schools closed due to possible asbestos contamination

This photo taken on Nov. 17, 2025 shows the closed Campbell Primary School in Canberra, Australia.

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Asbestos Contamination Forces Schools in Australia, New Zealand to Close

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Dozens of Australian Schools Close Over Asbestos Fears

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NSW childcare centres, schools call on asbestos specialists amid sand scare

The scale of Australia’s latest asbestos scare remains unknown in NSW almost a week after coloured sand sold by some of the nation’s biggest retailers was found to contain the cancer-causing mineral.

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Asbestos scare forces schools in Australia, New Zealand to close

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More than 70 schools closed over asbestos sand after Kmart, Target recall

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Asbestos-contaminated sand forces closure of two Adelaide schools

The spokeswoman said there is “no indication at this time of any health impacts” on students or staff relating to the coloured sand.

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More schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

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More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare

The Royal Gazette

Campbell Patton sails to state success in Australia

Campbell Patton received a tremendous confidence boost after winning the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory State Championships for the fourth time at the weekend. The Bermudian sailor

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Warning to Sheep Graziers for Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy ...

New South Wales: Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes, Riverina, Lower Western, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

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Asbestos has been found in children's colored sand. What's the risk to kids?

Multiple schools and early learning centers in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in colored sand used for children's art and sensory play. At least one school in Brisbane has also closed due to potential exposure.