"Mesothelioma attorney" - Sally Robbins in painful comeback

Sally Robbins in painful comeback
Herald Sun - SALLY Robbins took a final look at her former crewmate, now foe, Catriona Sens before their clash in the double scull heats at the national titles at Lake Barrington yesterday. Robbins was no doubt reminded of a nightmare she would rather forget

New asbestos law no panacea / Rigid criteria mean many lung-disease
Daily Yomiuri On-Line - A new law that provides financial aid to victims of asbestos-linked diseases such as mesothelioma and lung cancer will go into effect March 27, and the government will begin accepting applications for compensation from Monday. Environment Minister

Fundraiser planned for Butler family following cancer diagnosis
Albany Business Journal - A fundraiser will be held on April 7 to benefit the family of former Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce employee Kevin Butler. Butler was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer known as mesothelioma. A fund has been set up to benefit

Workers: Asbestos thick in Capitol tunnels
Washington Times - Workers who must go into the tunnels under the U.S. Capitol say they risk a slow death from asbestos-related disease. The Hill, a newsletter that covers Congress, reports that it obtained a copy of a letter sent to legislators by 10 employees of the

Alleged victim appeals rape case
News.com.au - A WOMAN has appealed to Australia's highest court to sue a former Aboriginal leader who she says raped her more than 30 years ago. Carol Stingel alleges she was raped by Geoff Clark, the former chairman of the now defunct Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Deadly : 250 rescue workers 'trained in asbestos'
News.com.au - AT least 250 of New South Wales's elite emergency workers have been told they could die from exposure to lethal levels of asbestos during anti-terrorist training drills. The personnel at risk include members of the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit