COUNCILS landed with the job of making sure DIY renovators handle potentially deadly asbestos safely can take some comfort in the knowledge people are more aware of the dangers. Most people ...

Many Australians love rolling up their sleeves and undertaking their own home improvements. But before you grab a hammer or paintbrush, it’s essential to understand the rules and risks so you can ...

AS Victorian homemakers roll up their sleeves for the annual spring DIY boom, it is timely to remind them that asbestos still lurks in one in every three Australian homes. Whether they are seasoned ...

It is feared do-it-yourself asbestos removal kits funded by the Tasmanian government could lead to a rise in the deadly material being dumped illegally. Workplace relations Minister, David O'Byrne has ...

MORE than 100 South Australians fear contracting deadly diseases after suspected exposure to asbestos — as authorities warn cases originating DIY renovations are on the rise. The Asbestos Safety and ...

The warning from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency comes during National Asbestos Awareness Week (November 20-26), with fears growing labour costs could tempt renovators to take shortcuts.