Investigation

Williamtown PFAS class action: The resident's long fight for justice as an agreement finally emerges

Matthew Kelly
Updated February 28 2020 - 12:18am, first published February 27 2020 - 11:55pm
"WE WON": Kim Smith and Sue Walker hug at the Clout family's business in Fullerton Cove, celebrating the announcement that their class action has reached an in-principle agreement toward settlement. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers
"WE WON": Kim Smith and Sue Walker hug at the Clout family's business in Fullerton Cove, celebrating the announcement that their class action has reached an in-principle agreement toward settlement. Photo: Max Mason-Hubers

The wheels of justice turn slowly, but the red zone residents refused to give in.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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