Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds 08. July 2026 (17:00) Exclusive New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastColourful children’s play sand that was sold in Australia while contaminated with asbestos can release hazardous airborne fibres of the toxic mineral, researchers have discovered.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the lead researcher of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) study, which found 90% of craft sand samples released asbestos into the air when played with, confirmed the products had been sold in Australia. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals 08. July 2026 (17:00) Flagship health report also shows vaccine rates for children are falling, prompting concern from expertsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians with cancer are living longer than ever, a flagship health report has revealed, but falling childhood vaccination rates and increasing rates of measles, diphtheria and whooping cough have given experts cause for concern.The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) biennial report card, released on Thursday, shows the five-year relative survival rate for people with cancer has increased from 50% to 72% in 30 years. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Consent a key issue in Top Boy actor rape trial, jury hears 08. July 2026 (16:51) Micheal Ward denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023.(London News)
