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The Queensland Ombudsman says there have been systematic failures in several Government departments, in dealing with the Hendra virus outbreaks between 2006 and 2009. One of the key recommendations of the Ombudsman’s report – is for a review of state laws to see whether they are adequate to control future outbreaks of the virus. Sonya Harris reports. Suncorp Insurance has released a report identifying the top 10 Brisbane suburbs worst affected by the January floods. While the report reveals the average cost per suburb of personal insurance claims, many homes across Brisbane are still a long way from removing the scars left by the raging Brisbane river. Matt Warren reports. The Federal Government has introduced its controversial mining tax bills to parliament. However, Independent Tony windsor has raised a political obstacle to the proposed laws, by demanding more research into the coal seam gas industry, before he will support the legislation. Amy Kelly reports. Brisbane’s Lone Pine Sanctuary has embarked on a program that will give kids the chance to get up close to Australian wildlife on their school holidays. The Sanctuary is running a “Junior Keeper” program, that will give young animal lovers the chance to help care for the animals for a day. Suraya Daly reports. Neighbourhood rows over trees are no longer an issue for the courts in Queensland. Residents now have the right to take fencing issues into their own hands. Candice Anderson reports. There are calls for the Queensland Government to further involve its communities in regional planning for the future as the state’s population continues to surge. An open forum is being held at QUT tonight to discuss how the state can prepare for a projected population growth to 5-million and beyond. Jane Buckle reports. The Queensland Government is gearing up for a cleaner future with the introduction of its Electric Vehicle Policy. It aims to make Queensland “E-V ready” and will put the state ahead of the rest of Australia. Caitlin Ritter reports. Queen Elizabeth has marked her third day in Australia by formally receiving Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Government House in Canberra, before meeting with Opposition leader Tony Abbott. She will be in Brisbane on Monday, and preparations are already underway for her arrival. Tom Gillespie reports. Brisbane’s waterways have been given a better than expected health rating despite the destruction of the January floods. The good news came in the annual report card today providing information on Queensland’s waterways. Vivien Von Drehnen reports. Ipswich City Council has launched a new online flood information service. The website provides property owners and prospective residents with maps and data about both the 1974 and 2011 floods. Cameron Robertson reports. |
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