QUT TV News - Thursday 22 September 2011

The headlines, fire has destroyed an LPG conversion factory in Bundaberg which caused nearby businesses to be evacuated.

A new study by scientists in Queensland has found toxic farm chemicals are contaminating the Great Barrier Reef at alarming rates.

The old ads used to say "Fosters is Australian for beer", but that's no longer the case after a buyout by a British-based group.

A Brisbane company has developed a crisis response system that has already sparked the interest of one US defence contractor.

A QUT study has found reading to children for 20 minutes a day can significantly improve their literacy and numeracy skills at school.

The RSPCA is calling for Queenslanders to become Wildlife Heroes to help the organisation rescue sick, injured and orphaned native animals.

QUT News is presented by Clare Hunter, Tess Gilfedder and Alex Champtaloup.

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