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South-West Sydney on alert after asbestos found in park mulch

Published 15 February 2024, 8:39 am
The NSW government has admitted asbestos contamination in mulch used across Sydney could be far worse than first thought. A taskforce has been set up to investigate just how widespread its use is with concerns hundreds of sites, including some homes, could be impacted.
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