Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand

Australian schools face closures due to asbestos fears linked to children's sand. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued a recall for colored sand products containing tremolite asbestos, causing 30 schools to close fully or partially. The ACCC stated a "low" risk of airborne asbestos but advised caution. The affected products were sold in several stationery chains in Australia and New Zealand, prompting safety measures and recalls.