Water Released From Wivenhoe Dam
In fear of a repeat of last summer, water has been released from Wivenhoe Dam. After criticism of the Government last year for not releasing water from the Wivenhoe Dam to use as flood mitigation, SEQ water has decided this year to release water in what is described as their 'standard operational procedures'. The move however has caused criticism with some concerned it will supply problems if we don't have a big wet season.
Many people may be unaware that currently we have another Dam ready to be connected to the SEQ water grid, however the government will not commit to connecting it to the system until 2014/2015. The Wyaralong Dam, situated west of Brisbane between Boonah and Beaudesert is currently sitting in our backyard, 75% full not being used. The Dam is situated in a rural/farming area with the LNP calling for the water to be made available for Rural usage.
Bali Boy to Be Returned to Parents?
The Chief Prosecutor in Bali has said that the 14 year old boy at the centre of the drug charges will spend minimal time in prison and will be returned to his parents custody after the trial. While the whole story is causing outrage here in Australia it reinforces the fact that no matter where we travel we should follow the laws of the country we are in.
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