Severe coastal erosion threatens to re-expose the remains of the former Stockton rubbish tip.

Matthew Kelly
Updated September 8 2021 - 9:25am, first published 5:00am
Lost: Exposed foreshore near the old Stockton Tip on Tuesday. Planning is underway to excavate buried waste from the site. Picture: Crown Lands
Lost: Exposed foreshore near the old Stockton Tip on Tuesday. Planning is underway to excavate buried waste from the site. Picture: Crown Lands

Severe coastal erosion has threatened to tear open the remains of the former Stockton rubbish tip.

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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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