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PFAS: Darwin residents told to avoid Ludmilla and Rapid creeks due to toxic firefighting chemicals
7 years, 3 months ago

PFAS: Darwin residents told to avoid Ludmilla and Rapid creeks due to toxic firefighting chemicals

ABC  

After nine months of investigations, Darwin residents have been told two creeks are contaminated with chemicals linked to firefighting foams. "We found particularly in Rapid Creek and Ludmilla Creek, the levels of PFAS in the water there in some parts of the water system exceeds the Australian recreational use water guidelines," spokesman Steve Grzeskowiak said. Darwin residents not drinking groundwater: …

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PFAS chemicals: Government offers blood tests to affected Katherine residents near RAAF Base Tindal in NT
7 years, 3 months ago

PFAS chemicals: Government offers blood tests to affected Katherine residents near RAAF Base Tindal in NT

ABC  

Months after it was first requested, residents of the Top End town of Katherine affected by the use of potentially toxic firefighting foam at RAAF Base Tindal will be offered blood tests paid for by the Federal Government. In a joint statement, Health Minister Greg Hunt, Defence Minister Marise Payne, and NT Senator Nigel Scullion said the Government was now …

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RAAF contamination: Defence admits it should have tested Katherine water for chemicals sooner
8 years, 3 months ago

RAAF contamination: Defence admits it should have tested Katherine water for chemicals sooner

ABC  

The Department of Defence has told residents in Katherine it should have acted sooner to test local bore water, thought to have been contaminated by firefighting chemicals once used at a RAAF base Tindal. PFAS chemicals: Officially known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances They have industrial uses including in fire fighting foams Global concern about the chemicals because they accumulate …

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What you need to know about PFAS contamination in the Northern Territory
8 years, 3 months ago

What you need to know about PFAS contamination in the Northern Territory

ABC  

Chemicals linked with firefighting foams have been detected in drinking water and some aquatic foods at several locations around the Northern Territory. Power and Water Corporation tested drinking water for PFAS chemicals on a range of urban water supplies including Katherine, Adelaide River, Batchelor, Alice Springs and Darwin regions in October this year. The Health Department released a report by …

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East Sale RAAF Base toxic chemical investigation expected at take a year
8 years, 9 months ago

East Sale RAAF Base toxic chemical investigation expected at take a year

ABC  

The Department of Defence expects a toxic chemical investigation at the East Sale RAAF Base, in Victoria's Gippsland, to continue for the next 12 months. The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority has warned residents against drinking milk from cows grazing near the Williamtown RAAF Base due to high levels of the chemicals there. "Every site needs to be considered …

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Williamtown boss says RAAF 'well positioned' to join US air strikes against IS in Syria
9 years, 6 months ago

Williamtown boss says RAAF 'well positioned' to join US air strikes against IS in Syria

ABC  

The head of Williamtown's RAAF base says the air force is well positioned to join the United States in carrying out air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. Commander of Williamtown's air combat group, Air Commodore Steven Roberton said the base has the capacity to step up if requested. "But, from the military's side, from the air force side, we …

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Air Force 'considering' noise monitoring in Darwin after F-35A Joint Strike Fighter concerns
9 years, 11 months ago

Air Force 'considering' noise monitoring in Darwin after F-35A Joint Strike Fighter concerns

ABC  

The Air Force is considering temporary or permanent noise monitoring equipment at its Darwin base following concern from the public about the loudness of new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. However, the need for permanent or temporary establishment of noise monitoring equipment at RAAF Base Darwin is being considered by RAAF. However, the report did not indicate an intention to …

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South Sudan crisis: Former ABC journalist Irene Scott travels with RAAF crew on relief mission
11 years, 1 month ago

South Sudan crisis: Former ABC journalist Irene Scott travels with RAAF crew on relief mission

ABC  

Former ABC journalist Irene Scott is working as a radio producer for the United Nations mission in South Sudan. RAAF plays crucial role in aid effort At the end of December, Acting Prime Minister Warren Truss committed two Australian aircraft to assist Operation Aslan, the Australian Defence Force contribution to the UN mission in South Sudan. The Royal Australian Air …

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