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Cassandra Morgan and Melissa Meehan

RARE PHOTOS: Illegal dumping to blame for melbourne park asbestos | Rare Historical Photos

Investigations are under way into who supplied contaminated mulch to Melbourne parks. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Illegal dumpers are likely behind asbestos recently discovered at some Melbourne parks as authorities demand a council take action over the threat.

The Environment Protection Authority is investigating after suspected asbestos was found in six Melbourne parks in the Hobsons Bay City and Merri-bek council areas. 

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