Queensland Minister for Sport Mick De Brenni says there is much to be learned from modern sporting stadiums around Australia and internationally, which should be adopted at The Gabba.

According to Cricket Australia and other sporting authorities, The Gabba needs to provide a ‘more holistic’ experience for spectators, since it dropped to fifth in the ranks of Australian capital city stadiums.

Zimbabwe’s government are offering incentives to exiled farmers so they return home, as a means of restarting the country’s agriculture industry.

Government officials are now admitting the farm invasions that began in 2000 were a mistake, and are offering 99 year leases to commercial farmers on the condition they return to Zimbabwean soil.

Having strong connections to the Neighbourhood Watch and ditching boot camps are some of the suggestions that have been put forward to reduce youth crime.

UQ criminologist Lorraine Mazerolle says while a lot is known about why youth committed crimes, understanding how to stop them is more of a mystery.

She continued by stating that in communities where older people interact with the youth were less likely to see problem arise. Furthermore, groups like Neighbourhood watch act as an empowering force for youths.

A study conducted by researchers at Charles Sturt University suggests encouraging native bird populations to live around farmland can be highly beneficial to the environment.

In the past, the presence of birds on farmland has been considered harmful since they eat farmer’s crops, although new research suggests the benefits outweigh the costs.

The man who replaced Jacqui Lambie in the Senate says he has no intention of stepping down to allow her to return to her post.

Steve Martin, the Devonport mayor, says he will serve as a Jacqui Lambie Network senator, representing Tasmania and its people.

Mr Martin intends to remain a Senator for the full term of 6 years as he was allocated and will have to step down from his position as mayor, although he hopes to do so without having a by-election.

The Danish government proposed a ban on  full face veils being worn in public spaces on Tuesday.

The government is likely to present a bill to parliament in the coming months and while  the country’s second largest party, the anti-immigration Danish People’s Party also supported the move which would see a ban on face covers including burqas, niqabs and balaclavas.

In an embarrassment for the Brisbane City Council, a new fleet of buses will not fit in all of the city’s bus stops.

The council announced yesterday that 20 new buses, costing $736,000 each would begin servicing the city’s busiest routes in January of 2019.

The new buses can carry up to 116 people with 56 seats and standing room for 60 passengers.