The Traveston Dam is not needed if alternative water conservation methods are put to use, according to reports released by the Federal Government today.
Environment Minister Peter Garrett released the reports today after Premier Anna Bligh announced that constructing the controversial Traveston Dam would be delayed.
The reports from the Australian Rivers Institute said that setting water restrictions to less than 200 litres per person per day will mean that the dam is not needed at all.
Storm water harvesting could potentially provide 20 per cent of south-east Queensland's water supply, while the proposed dam would only provide 7 to 12 per cent.
The RSPCA has reaffirmed its opposition to rodeo events in Victoria, to align with the commencement of a prominent professional bull riding tour on Saturday.
The Victorian Bureau of Animal Welfare found that in the twelve month period starting from January 2006, about a third of the 64 rodeo events held in Victoria resulted in the veterinarian in attendance having to treat injuries.
During that time, three of the animals died.
RSPCA President Dr Hugh Wirth says the association disapproves of the events because they are cruel and serve no useful purpose.
Their campaign, Stamp Out Rodeos, plans to urge the government to introduce a ban on rodeo events.
A group called the Deccan Mujahideen are behind the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
Four gunman were shot and nine suspects were arrested by Mumbai police after the group opened fire in several areas in Mumbai.
80 people have been killed and two hundred are injured.
Reports say that British, Americans and Australians are being targeted.
Indian newspaper The Deccan Herald reported that ten members of one family were killed by a nearby bomb blast.
Three members of Mumbai's police and counter terrorism force were also killed.
The Deccan Mujahideen sent an e-mail to Mumbai Police on Saturday night threatening to attack the city.
The e-mail accuses Mumbai police of targeting Muslims in raids.
It threatens police that they are on a "hit list".
Hostages are still being held in hotels.
Read the e-mail here
The New South Wales State Government is trying to contact a trade delegation at the Oberoi Hotel, which is currently under siege.
If you have a friend or family member in Mumbai, please call the Department of Foreign Affairs on 1800 002 214.
(Note: "Deccan" refers to the southern plateau area of India)
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