Asbestos is a naturally-occuring fibre which was commonly used in the building trade between the 1930s and 1980s. If disturbed and inhaled, it can cause severe damage to the lungs.

The Hartland Landfill in Victoria is bringing in new rules for renovation waste to keep asbestos out of the site. As of March 31, all waste from home renovations and demolitions must be pre ...

CBC has produced a national inventory of federal buildings containing asbestos by contacting 24 federal departments and agencies that provided a list of properties containing the substance.

People residing in homes constructed prior to 2000 are being cautioned about a significant risk and are encouraged to 'inspect' and 'act quickly'. This advice comes as property experts have detailed ...