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HorseSlave

Just saw the promo for this, I'll certainly be watching it tomorrow.

7:30 Report on ABC (at 7:30 pm....)

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Trojane

Thanks for the notice HorseSlave!

SomeoneElse

But will it only be the "official line" propaganda? Or proper investigative reporting (you know, the kind the ABC did 20 years ago...).

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HorseSlave

We'll have to watch it to find out SomeoneElse

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HorseSlave

7;30 report is starting now if anyone is interested in this...

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Trojane

A summary for those who missed it:

The story so far...Says 3 deaths out of 6 known human cases since 1994. But at least 30 horses.

On latest cases: A passing mention of the "lost horses" and discounting of these as Hendra.

DPI response: We didn't expect these symptoms - last time was different. Need to raise awareness of symptoms and possibility of a greater range of signs.

Still believe Hendra transmitted via bat to horse, then horse to human.(Dr Bev Middleton CSIRO)

Treatment is guesswork - presently using an antiviral (cause it's a virus...)(Dr Jo Mc Cormack).

Angry horse owner: If so hard to catch why did it run rampant through vet clinic? Blames vet & DPI. Says expected a vet clinic to be clean and sterile.

Message: Keep horses away from bats...(cut to freaky squealing bat hangout showing bats are everywhere). Says Hendra within all Aust bat colonies.

DPI: Will be reviewing security, safety standards.

Talk of Qld govt launching an independent review of the outbreak.

Very short. Not much new. Was followed by a segment on the advent of "churnalism" and decline of investigative journalism. SomeoneElse - they must have been listening to you!

bubblez

has anyone taped it? Ive issed it coz ive been so sick

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Trojane

Sorry to hear that Bubblez... the flu has me You too? Hope you're all better soon!
You can view a transcript and video of the show on:

The 7.30 Report - ABC

SomeoneElse

Yes - nothing new, but it might have brought the issue to a wider audience. Of course, if the 7:30 report doesn't follow it up it'll be forgotten by most people by the end of the week.

The Nick Davies interview was far more interesting. Critical thinking skills should be required studies for all school kids.

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HorseSlave

Was a bit of a fizog wasn't it. Oh well...

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