Recycled water pipeline planned for the Lockyer Valley
A 300km network of pipelines is planned for the Lockyer Valley region to help grow the agricultural and horticultural industries.
The project will use purified recycled water, whilst also sourcing up to 34000 mega litres from the Wivenhoe Dam.
The Lockyer Valley, which produces some of Australia’s most diverse fruits and vegetables, has become overly reliant on groundwater supply in recent years due to ongoing droughts.
23 April 10am Zedlines
Your 10am Zedlines with Jay and Vi.
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UK Government apologises for WWI deaths not recognised due to racism
A new report has found that up to 350,000 thousand soldiers who died for the British Empire in World War One were not given recognition due to racism.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he offers an unreserved apology for the troubling findings.
Proposed Canberra building codes to accommodate people with disabilities
Advocates say most Canberrans with physical disabilities need to build their own homes or live in public housing due to a lack of accessibility in homes.
ACT Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction Rebecca Vassarotti will attend a meeting next week to discuss the introduction of mandatory accessibility standards in the National Construction Code.
Respiratory illness Syncytical virus cases on the rise in Brisbane
Doctors from the Queensland Children’s Hospital warn cases of the highly infectious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise.
Though most people experience only cold-like symptoms, the virus can be deadly for infants.
Tesla able to be tricked into driving on autopilot
A US consumer advocacy group was able to trick a Tesla into driving in Autopilot mode with no driver at the wheel.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the information is concerning and will prompt action if the issue poses a safety risk.
Queensland man developed blood clots after receiving Pfizer vaccine
A Queensland police sergeant has resumed working again after recovering from blood clots developed three days after receiving a Pfizer vaccine.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said it was too early to say whether there was a link between the vaccine and the man’s condition.
23 April 9am Zedlines
Your 9am Zedlines with Vi and Beth.
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Russia pulls back troops from Ukraine border
Russia will begin to pull back troops from the Ukraine border from this week onwards.
The troops will be moved to permanent bases within Russia, after weeks of building tension between Moscow and Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
Queensland National’s George Christensen to retire from politics
Government backbencher George Christensen has confirmed he will retire from politics next election.
Christensen says Australian politics aren’t working for conservatives on issues such as freedom of speech, religious liberty, and coal-fired power.
He plans to continue speaking out on issues even after his retirement.