Asbestos found in more Sydney parks

'Unacceptable': Asbestos detected at more than 20 sites across Sydney

Asbestos has now been detected at a total of 22 sites across Sydney, prompting the closure of parks, building sites, schools and train stations. The asbestos has been found in garden mulch, prompting the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to ban the mulch supplier from making any further sales.However that supplier - Greenlife Resource Recovery Facility (GRRF) - insists the mulch is asbestos-free when it leaves its sites, and has tests…

More than 30 Sydney parks to be tested for asbestos

Members of the public were able to continue using one of the parks on Tuesday, even though authorities knew it contained the most dangerous type of asbestos.

Asbestos found in more Sydney parks

Asbestos has been detected in dozens more sites across Sydney.

Asbestos has been found all over Sydney. What is it and how dangerous is it?

Discovery of the potentially dangerous mineral in parks and other public spaces in Sydney has concerned authorities and the public. But what are the risks?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA number of public parks have been closed across Sydney after asbestos was detected in mulch at multiple sites.Friable asbestos was found in mulch at Harmony Park in S…

Deadly find discovered in CBD parks

Asbestos has been detected in at least three parks in the heart of Australia’s largest city, with more testing underway to find out how far the dangerous carcinogenic substance might have spread.

Asbestos danger strikes beloved Sydney parks

A major city has confirmed a deadly find has been detected in three parks, with more testing underway to find out how far the danger has spread.