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A cancer specialist explains why parents should not be too worried about coloured sand recalls

Schools have been shut in the Australian Capital Territory after children’s play sand was recalled due to asbestos fears.

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025

Asbestos has been found in children’s coloured sand. What’s the risk to kids?

Multiple schools and early learning centres in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in coloured sand used for children’s art and sensory play. At least one school in Brisbane has also closed due to potential exposure.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025

Multiple ACT schools shut after alert over asbestos in coloured sand products

Testing and remediation to take place in 16 schools after a consumer safety recall was issued for coloured sand used in sensory play and arts and crafts

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025

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Asbestos scare puts Australian schools on high alert

Safety warnings have prompted the temporary closure of dozens of schools over fears coloured craft sand could be contaminated with asbestos.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Four injured after miniature train derails at Cockington Green Gardens in Canberra

Owners of tourist attraction say they ‘deeply regret’ incident and their thoughts are with those involved

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

Nine-year-old hospitalised after falling from climbing wall at Flip Out in Canberra

The nine-year-old fell at least 4.5 metres after being disconnected from his safety harness, though the business says staff provided clear safety instructions.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

ACT Education Minister survives no-confidence motion after violent incidents revealed at Calwell High School

A vote of no confidence in ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has not passed in the Legislative Assembly after the Canberra Liberals said she should be held responsible for a number of violent schools incidents.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

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Students at Calwell High School forced into remote learning after WorkSafe ACT details fighting, assaults on campus

Students at Calwell High School in Canberra's south are sent home for the last week of term 1 after WorkSafe ACT found the current school environment was unsafe for teachers and students.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

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