Asbestos found in WA primary school playground | 7NEWS

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Asbestos has been discovered in the playground sandpit at Hyden Primary School in Western Australia, where a 1970s toilet block was demolished and buried on site. Parents say they have been complaining about the toxic material for three years, with 60 students potentially exposed, but claim the Department of Education has been slow to respond. The department says it became aware during site works last month and will conduct further assessment during July school holidays. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including S

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