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Shock for CFA moved safely for everybody,” he said. The EPA confirmed it was investigating the incident, with its officers working with the brigade and police. “There’s detailed information on asbestos, how to dispose of it legally, what to do if you find it dumped, the levels of risk from different types of asbestos, and health advice, at the Victorian Government’s asbestos website asbestos.vic.gov. au,” EPA North Metropolitan Regional Manager Chloe Bernett said. Mr Turner said the most disappointing part was the time wasted and hinderance the asbestos caused the brigade.
Each quilt displays a high level of detail in showcasing the skill of these artists. (Sean Paris Photography)
Layers of stories come together for exhibition The Art Quilt Australia 2025 exhibition has launched at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, showcasing an array of talent and subject
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Mooroolbark CFA were flabbergasted to find an unwanted and uncontained amount of dumped asbestos material at its station last week, not only potentially harming members but delaying them from responding. Video footage captured by the brigade’s cameras showed a small car entering the CFA station and leaving moments later on the evening of Tuesday 15 July, allegedly illegally-dumping asbestos-riddled waste. Brigade Captain Craig Turner said “it’s very upsetting” that these people didn’t do their research beforehand and passed the problem over to others to deal with. “It’s always cheaper and easier for everybody concerned to do the right thing, make the phone calls, do a bit of research and get the items re-
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