The residents of two homes at The Entrance will need to find a place to stay, after a structure at the back of a property burnt down – contaminating the area with asbestos. 15 fire fighters – including a hazardous material team – fought the blaze on Fairview Street just before midday. It’s not known […]

AFTER FLOODWATERS HAVE EASED – Before cleaning, take photos of damaged items for insurance claim purposes – Always wear gloves and protective footwear to avoid direct contact with the skin, and to avoid injury – When collecting and removing rotting material such as spoiled food or vegetation, always wear a face mask – Wash mud, […]

November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, and Ballina Shire Council is urging renovators, tradies and property owners to take warnings about asbestos seriously when renovating or maintaining properties. In 2020, more than 4,000 Australians will die from asbestos-related diseases caused from exposure to asbestos fibres. Asbestos related diseases include pleural disease, asbestosis, lung cancer and […]

With more people at home over the past months due to COVID restrictions, undertaking renovations may be at the forefront of the minds of Latrobe City residents. But before you start pulling your home apart, have you considered the likelihood of there being asbestos in your home? Asbestos is a fibrous building material that was […]

LATEST 10AM Saturday: Newcastle Police have delivered some good news for residents on Annie Street. Residents from number 1 to 27, including industrial premises, are able to return. Occupants who live from 26 to 30 Annie Street can also head home. Houses and businesses that are beyond the temporary fencing in Annie Street are still […]