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'Stop putting sh-- in the river': Renewed calls for a permanent solution to stop treated sewage ending in the Tamar

Adam Holmes
Updated May 12 2019 - 9:07am, first published 5:00am
West Tamar residents Russell Hogarth and Barry Blenkhorn say residents want sewage to stop ending up in the river, flowing from outfalls like this at Ti Tree Bend. Pictures: Adam Holmes, Phillip Biggs
West Tamar residents Russell Hogarth and Barry Blenkhorn say residents want sewage to stop ending up in the river, flowing from outfalls like this at Ti Tree Bend. Pictures: Adam Holmes, Phillip Biggs

Residents in West Tamar say they have become fed up with "bandaid" fixes to the Tamar River's ailing health and have a message for politicians: "stop putting sh-- in the river".

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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