What's happening to the water in Williamtown?

By Chris Ray
Updated April 16 2016 - 1:02pm, first published 12:25pm
Samantha Kelly holds her baby William beside one of the drains running from the Williamtown RAAF base near Newcastle. Photo: Nic Walker
Samantha Kelly holds her baby William beside one of the drains running from the Williamtown RAAF base near Newcastle. Photo: Nic Walker

The water around Williamtown RAAF base near Newcastle may look clear and clean, but it's brimming with noxious chemicals - and both local residents and fishermen are scared. Chris Ray investigates why this contamination is becoming a test case for other communities across Australia.

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