Cadia Community Sustainability Network

28/05/2026

Even the federal government thinks PFAS contamination in waterways and farmland is a problem!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/federal-government-sues-3m-australia-pfas-firefighting-foam/106731552?fbclid=IwZnRzaASEvzVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEedXXRWWqbct72bKtbXLL8Myi-dYbKPWnRxGVZ2yk1H4UMofPjhHi9RSqnjVw_aem_m_2VAmjVgX5HLaLJ9CyQuw

The Commonwealth is launching its largest-ever legal claim, suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence Force bases across Australia.

22/05/2026

Look at this gorgeous guy, a neighbour of Cadia Mine! This is what we are fighting for in the Cadia Valley - the health of our beautiful Belubula and its inhabitants.

21/05/2026

Thanks to all of those who attended our first class action town hall meeting last night!

It was a great, informative and inspiring event. If you missed it, there will be further meetings so make sure you are signed up by going to www.ccsn.au and following the links.

Together our voices are powerful!

19/05/2026

Today there is an in-person registration session to assist Group Members with any assistance registering or questions you may have.

Team members from William Roberts Lawyers are available onsite to help you.

You will find the team at the Golden Memories Museum Hall, 37 Park St Millthorpe between 9am and 12pm.

13/05/2026

Is anybody else seeing this orange sediment, oily sheen or black ooze in the Belubula River, local creeks or dams? Let us know.

Also, make sure to come to the Town Hall class action meeting next Wednesday 20 May, 6pm at Millthorpe Public School Hall to hear what action is being taken.

Email [email protected]

04/05/2026

Who noticed the dust over the weekend? If you did please register your concern to [email protected] and [email protected]

20/04/2026

COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING

The CCSN invites residents living within 17km of Cadia Mine to a Community lnformation Meeting to hear details about the class action.

The full legal team will present the “case”, its impacts, the expected timetable and what this means for the community.

14/04/2026

The CCSN is inviting anyone who may be an eligible group member to register your interest in the class action with William Roberts Lawyers.

The claim alleges (amongst other things) that the properties of landowners living around the Cadia gold and copper mine, which is located near Orange NSW (around 240 kilometres from Sydney), have been exposed to air, land and water contamination emanating from the mine site.

27/03/2026

A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits.

A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits

25/03/2026

MAP OF AREA INCLUDED IN THE CLASS ACTION ; 17KLM’s FROM CADIA MINE.