Residents in Ipswich seek health inquiry over odor issues from waste facilities linked to higher cancer rates.

Residents in Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane, have complained for six years about strong odors from waste management facilities, including raw sewage and decaying animal bodies. Cleanaway was fined $600,000 for odor issues, but residents seek a public health inquiry due to concerns over higher lung cancer rates. The new LNP government promised such an inquiry, but has yet to respond to requests for updates.

November 30, 2024
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