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QLD: Lead detected in remote school

NCA NewsWireJune 8, 2023Last Updated: June 8, 2023
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Queensland Health chief health officer Dr John Gerrard alongside Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council major Ross Andrews (left) and the Department of Education Far North Queensland regional director Shirlee Gallo. Picture: Kristina Puljak/ News Corp Australia.

Lead has been detected in drinking water at schools in a Far North Queensland Aboriginal community, with bottled water and free blood tests offered to staff and students.

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