Tag: williamtown contamination
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DEVASTATING WEEK FOR ‘RED-ZONE’ RESIDENTS – WHAT HAPPENED?
Red zone residents are reeling after a week, more difficult than most. A controversial sand mine has been approved – on the back of a poorly-received health report and federal budget – leaving many feeling utterly powerless.
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CLEAN WATER IN THE RED ZONE
It’s a basic human right residents in the Williamtown Red Zone have been without for several years, but now the region is starting to be re-connected to clean drinking water. It comes amid revelations the representative group overseeing the contamination catastrophe will be disbanded.
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SWANSON CALLS FOR LEADERSHIP ON WILLIAMTOWN CONTAMINATION
A diabolical mess – that’s how the Member for Paterson has described the Williamtown RAAF base contamination saga. Meryl Swanson is calling on the federal government to show leadership, following revelations aired on the ABC.
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FRESH CALLS FOR COMPENSATION FOR RED ZONE RESIDENTS
There are fresh calls tonight for compensation, for residents affected by the Williamtown RAAF Base contamination. It comes as the Defence Department concedes it should have told the community earlier, about the toxic chemicals.
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CLAIMS RED ZONE ACTION PLAN COULD SOON BE RELEASED
The federal government could soon release its plan to support Williamtown residents, affected by RAAF base contamination. That’s according to the Member for Paterson, whose comments came as her state Labor colleagues hit the ground running at Fullerton Cove.
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POSITIVE BLOOD TEST RESULTS OUTSIDE WILLIAMTOWN RED ZONE
The EPA admits it’s likely contamination from firefighting foam, once used at the Williamtown RAAF base, is still leaking from the site. Residents are worried – and say the so-called ‘red zone’ doesn’t scratch the surface.
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RED ZONE RESIDENTS LAUNCH NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Red zone residents have launched a national campaign, almost two years to the day the Williamtown RAAF Base contamination came to light. ‘Red Ribbons 4 Red Zone’ aims to keep the pressure on authorities… and give a sense of solidarity. #redribbons4redzone
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SENATOR ASSISTS RED ZONE RESIDENTS
A Hunter based senator is standing side by side with frustrated and forgotten Williamtown red zone residents. Brian Burston has threatened to cause the Turnbull Government headaches until the local’s concerns are heard.
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DEFENCE MINISTER MEETS WITH RED ZONE RESIDENTS
Residents affected by the Williamtown RAAF base contamination scandal have come face-to-face with the Defence Minister. In an emotion-charged meeting, they called for a solution to the saga.
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‘RED ZONE’ RESIDENTS LEARN ABOUT UPGRADED HEALTH GUIDELINES
Another community information session at Williamtown has left red zone residents with plenty of questions. Upgraded health standards have been issued regarding the firefighting foam contamination – but locals say it’s sending mixed messages.