Sydney, Nov 17, 2025 (AFP) - Dozens of Australian schools shuttered in asbestos scare

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2025-11-17

Dozens of Australian schools were shuttered on Monday after the discovery of toxic asbestos fibres inside tubs of children's play sand. Seventy-one schools in Australia's capital Canberra were closed after laboratory testing found the decorative sand contaminated with chrysotile asbestos, the education department said. "In line with our regulatory obligations, and in the interest of the safety of our students, staff and community we have decided......

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