The Latest Breaking News from Lindsay Clout

Hundreds of new homes slated for Williamtown PFAS contamination zone

New housing earmarked for Williamtown Red Zone at Fullerton Cove.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024

Hunter Water says its drinking water is safe despite cancer-causing PFAS

World Health Organisation classifies PFAS as a carcinogen.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2024

Call to close school due to pollution concern

Education department to install more synthetic turf to protect students.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2023

Labor wants 'review' of PFAS contaminated land uses

A federal Labor government would not commit to property buy-outs for Williamtown Red Zone residents living on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contaminated properties around Australia's defence bases.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2022

New PFAS research 'no silver bullet' for Port Stephens resident

Lindsay Clout has welcomed recent findings into the reduction of PFAS blood concentrations, but says the results don't address core issues.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

How the government kicked the PFAS ball into the long grass

Residents want property buy-backs on the table.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022

'We are still stuck here': residents slam new PFAS report

Both major parties are under pressure to announce their plans to help residents living with the impact of PFAS contamination in the Williamtown Red Zone in the lead-up to the federal election.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022