Asbestos Sand Concerns at Dozens of Schools

Fears sand linked to asbestos sent home in school artwork

Traces of asbestos may have made it inside students’ homes after schools advised parents it could have been used in children’s artworks.

Asbestos sand concerns at dozens of schools

Dozens of schools and educational facilities in one state have reported the presence of coloured sand products, following a nationwide alert of potential asbestos contamination.

Sand linked to asbestos scare found at over 100 SA education sites

Coloured sand products linked to an asbestos contamination scare have so far been identified at more than 100 sites in South Australia following checks at schools and preschools, the state's education department says.