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Residents can apply for PFAS soil testing after Defence Department acknowledges spread

Richmond Residents can apply for soil testing for PFAS Contamination following Defence Department acknowledgment of spread

Richmond residents will be able to apply to have their soil tested for poisonous PFAS chemicals after the Defence Department finally admitted that flooding in recent years has seen the so-called “forever” chemicals spread over a larger area.

The result was a rare concession from the Department of Defence which held a briefing on the chemicals in Richmond this week organised by Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman, who is one of the few local politicians showing concern about the issue. Defence has known about the dangers of PFAS using its fire firefighting foams for decades, before it stopped last decade. 

Locals short-changed in government PFAS settlement ahead of government briefing August 22

Residents in Richmond and others near the Air Force base have been disappointed by their $8 million share of a $137.4 million class action settlement with the Department of Defence over poisonous PFAS chemicals where lawyers and litigation funders took almost 40% funds. Defence admitted no liability under the settlement, despite having known about PFAS dangers for decades.

Update briefings on PFAS, which affects thousands of residents, by government officials will be held today at the Richmond Club (details and registration below) at 12pm and 5pm today.

Body of a man recovered from river at Freemans Reach

A police operation has concluded after the body of a man was recovered from the Hawkesbury River at Freemans Reach. Emergency services were called to Terrace Road about 4.40pm (Monday 21 August 2023), after a utility was seen driving off a cliff into the water....

Celebrating talent and community spirit: The Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

The Windsor Function Centre has come alive with the sights and sounds of the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod, as local and regional talents gather to showcase their skills. This time-honoured event, deeply embedded in the Hawkesbury region’s cultural heritage, is back once again, bringing together the community in a celebration of creativity.

Celebrating talent and community spirit: The Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

Celebrating talent and community spirit: The Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

The Windsor Function Centre has come alive with the sights and sounds of the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod, as local and regional talents gather to showcase their skills. This time-honoured event, deeply embedded in the Hawkesbury region's cultural heritage, is back once again, bringing together the...

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