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Nuclear-waste storage vote delayed for the moment

Proposed nuclear waste dump near Kimba

Kimba, one of two towns shortlisted to host a facility to store and dispose of Australia's low-to-intermediate nuclear waste. Source: (Kyodo via AP Images) Kyodo

Two Aboriginal communities in South Australia are hoping a postponed vote on the national nuclear-waste storage site will allow more people to have their say on the issue. A postal ballot set to begin on August 20 has been delayed following court action from Barngarla traditional owners.


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Two Aboriginal communities in South Australia are hoping a postponed vote on the national nuclear-waste storage site will allow more people to have their say on the issue. A postal ballot set to begin on August 20 has been delayed following court action from Barngarla traditional owners.



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