Something smells in Gladdy

COULD Julia Roberts' next Hollywood blockbuster be set in Central Queensland?

Roberts starred in the 2000 hit movie Erin Brockovich, the true story of an unemployed single mother who became a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brought down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply.

Since then the environmentalist and human rights activist has continued to make a difference.

And it now appears she could turn her attention to Gladstone.

A statement on the Environmental Justice Society website says the organisation is working in collaboration with Brockovich and Shine Lawyers to investigate water quality issues on behalf of fishermen in the Gladstone area who have been affected by the loss of marine life.

The statement was picked up by Crikey.com.au, who ran an extensive piece on the subject last week.

The issue of water quality and marine life health has Gladstone fishermen at odds with the local ports corporation which has publicly accused the fishermen of complaining about diseased fish in the harbour as part of a campaign to link sick wildlife with dredging to gain compensation.

Biosecurity Queensland is currently investigating the disease outbreak of fish in the harbour.

Earlier this year Brockovich, launched the Environmental Justice Society during a visit to Brisbane.

Yesterday a spokesman for Shine Lawyers said it was too early to comment at this stage but the company was investigating the issue.