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Central Queensland PFAS detection has farmer worried for his future
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Biloela farmer Tim Van Itallie is concerned about potential PFAS contamination of his mungbean crop.
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Central Queensland farmer Tim Van Itallie is worried for the future of the prosperous farming community of Biloela following the detection of toxic chemicals in the water.
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PFAS has been detected downstream from the Callide Power Station
Until 2019 PFAS was found in firefighting foams, which were used at the site for 32 years
CS Energy is working with nearby residents testing their bores to determine the extent of the contamination
A previous meeting of the Regional Universities Network (RUN). Photo Inga Williams / The Queensland Times
âOver the past nine years, RUN has been a great champion for the crucial work of our regional universities and has represented our interests well at the national level, but there is still much work to do.â
Prof Klomp said he would fight to ensure the interests of regional universities werenât forgotten.
âAs incoming chair, Iâm looking forward to continuing to ensure that our regional universities get a seat at the national decision-making table, and that government policy and legislation is enacted in the very best interests of the regions,â he said.
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