Hunter Community Environment Centre, Environmental Justice Australia slam government's response to coal ash inquiry recommendations

Matthew Kelly
Updated September 28 2021 - 2:20pm, first published 5:00am
Growing problem: An estimated 45 tonnes of heavy metals leach into Lake Macquarie every year from 100 million tonnes of ash waste.
Growing problem: An estimated 45 tonnes of heavy metals leach into Lake Macquarie every year from 100 million tonnes of ash waste.

The State Government's response to the recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into the management of coal ash represented a "lost opportunity" for change, Lake Macquarie community groups say.

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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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