The hunt is on to trap a large saltwater crocodile seen near Maryborough, well south of its traditional habitat.
Experts say the reptile is capable of swimming up to 50 kilometres a day.
Dominick Czakliew reports.
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The koala is now officially classified as a threatened species in all three east coast states. With numbers rapidly declining in Queensland, it’s hoped the marsupial will benefit from the new environmental protection measures but activists say it isn’t enough. Casey Fung reports. Read on » Endangered Australian icon officially a threatened species A new partnership between the Queensland Museum and mining giant BHP Billiton is aiming to unearth the fossil remains of prehistoric creatures found in regional Queensland. It’s hoped they may provide a clue as to why these creatures became extinct. Namrata Pingle reports. Broadcasting heavyweights from across the world descended on Brisbane to discuss the role of media in times of natural disaster. Anna Fleetwood reports. 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. |
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