Multiple outlets report a record multimillion-dollar funding increase to address a lead crisis in an outback city and to reduce exposure for children. The reported package expands existing efforts by doubling the scale of home-related interventions, including cleaning activities. Alongside physical cleanups, the funding also supports education and testing programs intended to identify lead exposure risks and improve community awareness. The initiatives are framed as part of efforts to manage the city’s “toxic legacy” and prevent harm to children from lead contamination. Both sources describe the measure as a major step up in resourcing, with the central components consistently outlined as expanded home cleanups, enhanced education, and increased testing. The reporting does not provide additional technical details or timelines beyond the scale-up and the stated focus on protecting children.