Asbestos mystery leaves beloved beach closed

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Science
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What happened

With Mount Batten Beach fenced off since July, residents and campaigners are demanding answers.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Science and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:16:06 UTC.

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