Government Crackdown on 'Hooning' Offenders

On 3 July 2012, the Queensland LNP Government announced that it will introduce tougher ‘anti-hooning’ provisions into the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld) (the Act), implementing a LNP State Election Policy to strengthen these laws.  The Police Minister, the Hon Jack Dempsey MP, said that illegal street racing, burnouts, donuts, drifting and speeding are highly dangerous activities and could harm local families and businesses.  These actions could also have fatal consequences.  

Even at low speeds, hooning behaviour can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leave the road and hit a fixed object or a pedestrian.

Flying Foxes in Australia's Urban Environment

Flying foxes (otherwise known as fruit bats) are very noticeable in urban areas because they often roost in colonies of thousands. Their presence engenders different responses within the community – some positive, some negative. 

Flying foxes roost during the day then fly out at sunset to feed during the night.  Some flying fox roosting areas are permanent camps whereas others may be occupied for a period then abandoned, perhaps to become reoccupied sometime later.