Silicosis is commonly diagnosed after inhaling a dust mineral commonly found in certain types of rocks used to create kitchen benchtops. Source: Getty / Bill Oxford Silicosis is a lung condition that ...

The dust from cutting engineered stone benchtops and vanities is killing Australian tradies.See all 9 stories. Perched on the end of his chair and struggling to breathe, 56-year-old Dinh Tran uses all ...

Tradies will now also be required to comply with new workplace health and safety rules for the handling of all materials containing at least 1 per cent crystalline silica, which can include products ...

In 2012 my wife and I renovated our house — a two-storey extension with a brand new kitchen. Inspired by various renovation-themed TV shows and magazines, we chose a sleek stone island bench as the ...

Aussies are going crazy for a new type of ‘faux marble’ that is said to be 10 times more durable than its laminate predecessor and just a fraction of the price of stone. Since then it has levelled off ...

Ryan Hoy receives funding from WorkSafe Victoria. In 2012 my wife and I renovated our house — a two-storey extension with a brand new kitchen. Inspired by various renovation-themed TV shows and ...