Black mould an invisible threat growing behind walls of flood-affected homes
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
By Wiriya Sati
Black mould is the latest threat for flood-affected homeowners on the New South Wales mid-north coast, with the scale of the problem overwhelming volunteer crews.
The mould can cause serious health issues, but experts say many residents may not even be aware it's hidden behind their walls.
Paul Corben, director of the North Coast Public Health Unit, said the situation was a serious health threat for many flood-hit caravan park residents in the Port Macquarie region.
He has warned of the dangers posed by mould if left untreated in people's homes.
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