Antinuclear

Federal Govt to decide on new radioactive waste storage facility next year, https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/federal-govt-to-decide-on-new-radioactive-waste-storage-facility/11706852?fbclid=IwAR0Ux4kgvx9WnXGWBNrmuAOxsLZEYDfanXY69yT7-ZRIbGIB009IAab5NPY  Australia’s 40-year search for a site for a national radioactive waste storage facility could be coming to an end.The Federal Government says it’ll make a final decision early in the New Year on three sites under consideration in South Australia.

This week ballot papers are being sent to residents of Hawker in the Flinders Ranges to gauge local support.

It follows a recent vote of the Kimba community on the Eyre Peninsula, which showed a majority in favour.

Guests:

Jeff Baldock, Kimba landholder and member, Working for Kimba’s Future group
Kellie Hunt, Kimba landholder and member, No Radioactive Watse on Agricultural Land in Kimba or SA committee
Senator Matt Canavan, Federal Resources Minister
Mara Bonacci, nuclear free campaigner, Friends of the Earth

Producer: Cathy Van Extel