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Asbestos-contaminated mulch found near Rockhampton in central Queensland

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The Emu Park Transfer Station, east of Rockhampton, closed on Tuesday. asbestos was detected in its 5,887-cubic-metre pile of free mulch. This is the first time contaminated mulch has been found outside south-east Queensland since contaminated material was first detected last month. It follows the detection of more than 20 asbestos-contaminated sites, including schools, in Sydney so far this year.

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The West Australian

Asbestos fragments found in Queensland mulch stockpile

Authorities are trying to locate 24 people who were recorded accessing asbestos contaminated mulch at a central Queensland council depot.

2 years ago·Australia

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Asbestos-contaminated mulch found near Rockhampton in central Queensland

At least 24 people have taken the free mulch home from a council depot since November, with authorities trying to track them down.

2 years ago·Australia

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia 2 years ago on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

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