EPA believes ‘illegal dumping’ led to asbestos in mulch next to Melbourne playground
Second discovery of asbestos at Hosken Reserve, in Melbourne’s north, after similar material found in SpotswoodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVictoria’s environment watchdog says it suspects an illegal dumping of construction waste was behind the discovery of asbestos in mulch in Melbourne’s west this week.But the spread of asbestos could be broader than first suspected, with Hobsons Bay City Council, in the city’s west, confirming late on Friday that three further sites have been identified.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Second discovery of asbestos at Hosken Reserve, in Melbourne’s north, after similar material found in Spotswood
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Victoria’s environment watchdog says it suspects an illegal dumping of construction waste was behind the discovery of asbestos in mulch in Melbourne’s west this week.
But the spread of asbestos could be broader than first suspected, with Hobsons Bay City Council, in the city’s west, confirming late on Friday that three further sites have been identified.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...