Investigation

Researchers conduct blood tests to compare with Oakey, Katherine, Williamtown to prove PFAS health link

Matthew Kelly
Updated September 11 2020 - 10:19am, first published August 20 2020 - 10:00am
Anger: One of the many signs in the Williamtown Red Zone highlighting community sentiment.
Anger: One of the many signs in the Williamtown Red Zone highlighting community sentiment.

Researchers will test the blood of people in the Kiama and Shellharbour regions to help better understand the health effects of PFAS.

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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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