Baylee Stokes advocates for children as Broken Hill faces lead crisis
Baylee Stokes, a Broken Hill mother, is advocating for her children affected by lead exposure, a legacy issue in the mining town. Recent data shows 56 percent of Aboriginal children in Broken Hill have elevated blood lead levels. The NSW government has committed $37 million to remediate homes and enhance lead testing for affected children.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 23:40 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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