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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. 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. A maths program developed by researchers from the Queensland University of Technology is revolutionising the way maths is taught to Indigenous students. Teachers who participated in the program met at QUT today to celebrate its success. Erin Smith reports. Western Queensland has been declared a disaster zone after bushfires burned out more than 300,000 hectares of grazing land. And it’s not much better to the State’s north, with record rain causing havoc there. Ellie Whitton reports. The rescue service CareFlight has received a $300,000 boost from Queensland mining company New Hope Coal. Until now, CareFlight has had to rely on charitable donations to support its four aircraft around the state. Tom Gillespie reports. Rural communities are calling for the help of retirees to help fill crucial roles. Properties and organisations say they’re willing to employ older workers who have a variety of skills. Melissa Hunter reports. Two toddlers are being treated in hospital after being hit by a train near Ballarat. The three-year-old boy suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition, while the three-year-old girl is stable. Casey Fung reports. Fire has destroyed an LPG conversion factory in the Bundaberg suburb of Norville. As the fire took hold, a series of explosions prompted a police emergency and nearby businesses had to be evacuated. Stanley Uzunov reports. The Queensland Government is partnering with industry heavyweights to ensure women also benefit from the influx of jobs expected in the mining boom. Their strategy involves giving women the skills they need to be job ready. Alice McCarthy reports. Organic produce may have found its way to the supermarket shelves, but there is still a long way to go before it gains mainsteam status, reports Amy Kelly.IN the three-and-a-half years he has been running the Northey Street Farmers Market in Brisbane, Paul Ziebarth has watched it triple in size. Not content to provide only fruit and vegetables, he has increased the number of stall holders and the range of products available to make the market a one-stop-shop for visitors.  Organics needs to appeal to a broad range of people if it is to survive. |
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