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Barker, Bryce, and Lara Lamb. "Archaeological Evidence for South Sea Islander Traditional Ritual Practice at Wunjunga, Ayr, Central Queensland Coast." Australian Archaeology 73, no. 1 (December 1, 2011): 69–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03122417.2011.11961927.

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Greber, RS, DM Persley, and ME Herrington. "Some characteristics of Australian isolates of Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus." Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 39, no. 6 (1988): 1085. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ar9881085.

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Isolates of zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) were obtained from six cucurbit species from four states of Australia and identified by host range, electron microscopy and serology. A survey of coastal Queensland in 1986-87 showed no ZYMV north of Townsville nor around Rockhampton, but major centres of ZYMV incidence with specific pathotypes, around Ayr, Bowen and in south-east Queensland. Pathotypes were distinguished using Cucumis melo differentials, Trichosanthes anguina and Phaseolus vulgaris. Three ZYMV isolates were compared with watermelon mosaic virus 2 and papaya ringspot virus, cucurbit strain, on 20 hosts from 5 families. The effect of ZYMV on 19 cvv. of pumpkin, squash, zucchini, cucumber, rockmelon and watermelon was examined in the field where marketable fruit production was most affected in Cucurbita maxima and C. pepo, moderately in C. melo and Citrullus lanatus and least in C. moschata and C. sativus. One instance of ZYMV seed transmission in C. pepo and transmission by Aphisgossypii was demonstrated. Resistance breeding progress with C. maxima using a C. ecuadorensis source and in C. lanatus using Citrullus sp. cv. Egusi is reported. Virus purification was achieved using carbon tetrachloride and Triton X-100 clarification with sucrose pad and gradient centrifugations. An antiserum was produced and reacted well in agarose gel-diffusion tests without prior virus particle disruption.
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Vickers, J. E., C. P. L. Grof, G. D. Bonnett, P. A. Jackson, and T. E. Morgan. "Effects of tissue culture, biolistic transformation, and introduction of PPO and SPS gene constructs on performance of sugarcane clones in the field." Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 56, no. 1 (2005): 57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ar04159.

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Stably transformed sugarcane plants were produced by the biolistic introduction of DNA into tissue-cultured cells. Constructs containing genes in sense and antisense orientation of polyphenol oxidase and sense orientation of sucrose phosphate synthase were used in the transformations. Regenerated plants were grown in a series of field experiments that incorporated commercial varieties, including Q117, from which the transgenic clones were derived and plants regenerated from tissue culture but not subjected to biolistic bombardment. In all experiments, the mean yield of transgenic sugarcane was lower than commercial varieties and the transgenic clones often exhibited lower sugar content, although individual transgenic clones in some experiments were not significantly different from Q117. Those plants regenerated from tissue culture but not bombarded were intermediate in their yield, and more clones were equivalent to Q117 in agronomic performance. Transformed plants produced by the bombardment of callus performed poorly but the results from the tissue-cultured controls indicated that not all of this could be due to somaclonal variation. Some aspect(s) of the process of transformation itself was deleterious and in most cases more significant than the effects due to tissue culture. Of the transgenic clones grown at Ayr, Queensland, 1.6% were equivalent to Q117 in sugar content and yield, suggesting that large numbers of transgenic clones would have to be generated using the current method in order to allow for selection of clones with acceptable agronomic performance.
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Day, Kenneth A., and Gregory M. McKeon. "An Index of Summer Rainfall for Queensland’s Grazing Lands." Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 57, no. 7 (July 2018): 1623–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/jamc-d-17-0148.1.

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AbstractA historical rainfall index, relevant to the grazing industries of Queensland, Australia, is described. We refer to our index as the Queensland grazing lands rainfall index (QGLRI), which is a long-term (1890/91–present) time series of austral summer (November–March) rainfall, spatially averaged over a region we define as the Queensland grazing lands region. We argue that our QGLRI better represents historical summer rainfall variability faced by the majority of the grazing industry in Queensland than does area-averaged statewide rainfall. The geographical boundaries of our region were chosen to 1) better represent the spatial patterns of land use, settlement, and livestock densities and 2) coincide with spatial patterns of airmass dominance. The selected region covers 59% of Queensland’s mainland area but carries more than 80% of the state’s livestock. The region’s boundaries also closely match the mean summer location of the boundaries of the “tropical maritime Pacific” air mass. The selected 5-month season (November–March) was chosen based on summer rainfall dominance, seasonal climatic effects restricting pasture and animal growth, and pasture management implications such as burning and the risk of overgrazing. We find that this season also corresponds to the timing of tropical maritime airmass dominance. The remaining regions of Queensland, far-northern and far-western Queensland, also correspond to well-defined dominant air masses, with properties that are markedly different from those of the tropical maritime Pacific air mass. We demonstrate that the rainfall regime in far-northern Queensland makes a strong contribution to statewide totals, resulting in statewide summer rainfall having lower variability than our QGLRI.
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Bond, Deanne, and Hwee Sin Chong. "Investing in Queensland's rural medical leaders: Lessons from the Queensland Rural Generalist Program." Australian Journal of Rural Health 28, no. 3 (May 27, 2020): 252–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12632.

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Karatela, Shamshad, Samantha Caruana, and Gunther Paul. "Prevalence of respiratory disease in the population of Queensland communities in proximity to coal mines and coal mining activities." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 9, no. 7 (June 28, 2022): 3014. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20221776.

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Air quality related to respiratory illness is examined in many settings, including populations that work or reside close to sources of pollution. Industry produced pollution from mining and metal manufacturing, natural environmental pollution as in the case of bushfires and large-scale dust storms are examples. We reviewed any available literature and data concerning the Queensland coal industry and its effect on respiratory health of miners, mining related workers and communities in proximity to coal mines. We searched various databases using keywords related to coal and respiratory diseases, using the five step criteria defined by Denyer and Tranfield. In the Queensland coal mining industry, the negative effect of mining on workers’ respiratory health has been known for many years and has received increased attention in the last five years both nationally and internationally due to the resurgence in Coal Mine Dust Lung Diseases and specifically Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis (CWP). A Queensland parliamentary review has prompted regulatory amendments for the permitted (occupational) exposure level (PEL; OEL) to coal dust and silica; amendments have also been enacted for better occupational respiratory health surveillance of Queensland coal miners, both surface and underground. Considering Queensland has a high proportion of Australian coal mines, the literature available on respiratory health in Queensland coal mines and surrounding communities is minimal. There is very limited research into, and possible underreporting of CMDLD amongst the coal mining workers in Queensland. Further studies are required to better understand air pollution and health effects in coal miners in Queensland.
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Kitchener, Scott, Janani Pinidiyapathirage, Keegan Hunter, Lynsey Cochrane, Stephanie Gederts, Tim Sy, Brianna Watts, et al. "Epidemiology of melanoma in rural southern Queensland." Australian Journal of Rural Health 27, no. 5 (July 26, 2019): 386–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12545.

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Gali, V. Jyothi, and C. G. Brown. "Price relationships in the Queensland barley market." Agribusiness 18, no. 2 (2002): 181–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/agr.10010.

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Brown, Wendy J., Nicola W. Burton, Shannon Sahlqvist, Kristiann C. Heesch, Kylah B. McCarthy, Norman Ng, and Jannique G. Z. van Uffelen. "Physical activity in three regional communities in Queensland." Australian Journal of Rural Health 21, no. 2 (April 2013): 112–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12015.

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Lee, Stephen J. "Queensland Wire Industries: A Breath of Fresh Air." Federal Law Review 18, no. 4 (December 1989): 212–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0067205x8901800402.

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Langman, Jason Claude Chris. "Air conditioning performance during future climate conditions in Queensland." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2021. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/209304/1/Jason%20Claude%20Chris_Langman_Thesis.pdf.

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This thesis uses building simulations to assess air conditioning energy consumption and thermal comfort impacts on housing in current and future climates in three climate zones in QLD. The simulations looked at natural ventilation potential, cooling system resilience and performance as well as indoor environmental conditions. It evaluated three different air conditioning technologies under current and 2050 future climate files. Overall, the results challenge the HVAC industry to explore resilience in their design by means of increased system capacity or alternative renewable cooling technologies.
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Leishman, Natalie. "Model Sensitivity, Performance and Evaluation Techniques for The Air Pollution Model in Southeast Queensland." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2005. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/16148/1/Natalie_Leishman.pdf.

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One important component for successful air quality modelling is the utilisation of a reliable meteorological simulator. Evaluating the model with respect to its overall performance in predicting natural processes is no easy task. The problem is twofold, firstly there is the availability and suitability of field data with which to compare a model with and secondly there is the method of evaluation. The Air Pollution Model (TAPM), developed by the CSIRO was used to simulate the winds in Southeast Queensland (SEQ). The complex nature of the airshed makes it difficult to compare modelled data with observational data as the observational data may be influenced by local phenomena. Evaluation of the model through the use of standard statistics and monthly and seasonal statistics illustrated that overall the model predicted the annual average wind speeds and temperatures well. Through the use of synoptic clustering, more detail on model performance was gained and it was found that TAPM predicted sea breezes that occurred on high pollution days. The sensitivity of the model to the selection of input parameters such as soil type, land use, vegetation, and rain processes was also investigated.
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Leishman, Natalie. "Model Sensitivity, Performance and Evaluation Techniques for The Air Pollution Model in Southeast Queensland." Queensland University of Technology, 2005. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/16148/.

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One important component for successful air quality modelling is the utilisation of a reliable meteorological simulator. Evaluating the model with respect to its overall performance in predicting natural processes is no easy task. The problem is twofold, firstly there is the availability and suitability of field data with which to compare a model with and secondly there is the method of evaluation. The Air Pollution Model (TAPM), developed by the CSIRO was used to simulate the winds in Southeast Queensland (SEQ). The complex nature of the airshed makes it difficult to compare modelled data with observational data as the observational data may be influenced by local phenomena. Evaluation of the model through the use of standard statistics and monthly and seasonal statistics illustrated that overall the model predicted the annual average wind speeds and temperatures well. Through the use of synoptic clustering, more detail on model performance was gained and it was found that TAPM predicted sea breezes that occurred on high pollution days. The sensitivity of the model to the selection of input parameters such as soil type, land use, vegetation, and rain processes was also investigated.
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Bartkow, Michael E. "Development of passive air samplers for semivolatile organic compounds /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2004. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18603.pdf.

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Martins, Nadia Bevilaqua. "ADR in the age of contemporaneity : complexity, chaos and pedagogy /." St. Lucia, Qld, 2003. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe17752.pdf.

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Keogh, Diane Underwood. "Development of a particle number and particle mass emissions inventory for an urban fleet : a study in South-East Queensland." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2009. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/30297/1/Diane_Keogh_Thesis.pdf.

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Motor vehicles are a major source of gaseous and particulate matter pollution in urban areas, particularly of ultrafine sized particles (diameters < 0.1 µm). Exposure to particulate matter has been found to be associated with serious health effects, including respiratory and cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Particle emissions generated by motor vehicles span a very broad size range (from around 0.003-10 µm) and are measured as different subsets of particle mass concentrations or particle number count. However, there exist scientific challenges in analysing and interpreting the large data sets on motor vehicle emission factors, and no understanding is available of the application of different particle metrics as a basis for air quality regulation. To date a comprehensive inventory covering the broad size range of particles emitted by motor vehicles, and which includes particle number, does not exist anywhere in the world. This thesis covers research related to four important and interrelated aspects pertaining to particulate matter generated by motor vehicle fleets. These include the derivation of suitable particle emission factors for use in transport modelling and health impact assessments; quantification of motor vehicle particle emission inventories; investigation of the particle characteristic modality within particle size distributions as a potential for developing air quality regulation; and review and synthesis of current knowledge on ultrafine particles as it relates to motor vehicles; and the application of these aspects to the quantification, control and management of motor vehicle particle emissions. In order to quantify emissions in terms of a comprehensive inventory, which covers the full size range of particles emitted by motor vehicle fleets, it was necessary to derive a suitable set of particle emission factors for different vehicle and road type combinations for particle number, particle volume, PM1, PM2.5 and PM1 (mass concentration of particles with aerodynamic diameters < 1 µm, < 2.5 µm and < 10 µm respectively). The very large data set of emission factors analysed in this study were sourced from measurement studies conducted in developed countries, and hence the derived set of emission factors are suitable for preparing inventories in other urban regions of the developed world. These emission factors are particularly useful for regions with a lack of measurement data to derive emission factors, or where experimental data are available but are of insufficient scope. The comprehensive particle emissions inventory presented in this thesis is the first published inventory of tailpipe particle emissions prepared for a motor vehicle fleet, and included the quantification of particle emissions covering the full size range of particles emitted by vehicles, based on measurement data. The inventory quantified particle emissions measured in terms of particle number and different particle mass size fractions. It was developed for the urban South-East Queensland fleet in Australia, and included testing the particle emission implications of future scenarios for different passenger and freight travel demand. The thesis also presents evidence of the usefulness of examining modality within particle size distributions as a basis for developing air quality regulations; and finds evidence to support the relevance of introducing a new PM1 mass ambient air quality standard for the majority of environments worldwide. The study found that a combination of PM1 and PM10 standards are likely to be a more discerning and suitable set of ambient air quality standards for controlling particles emitted from combustion and mechanically-generated sources, such as motor vehicles, than the current mass standards of PM2.5 and PM10. The study also reviewed and synthesized existing knowledge on ultrafine particles, with a specific focus on those originating from motor vehicles. It found that motor vehicles are significant contributors to both air pollution and ultrafine particles in urban areas, and that a standardized measurement procedure is not currently available for ultrafine particles. The review found discrepancies exist between outcomes of instrumentation used to measure ultrafine particles; that few data is available on ultrafine particle chemistry and composition, long term monitoring; characterization of their spatial and temporal distribution in urban areas; and that no inventories for particle number are available for motor vehicle fleets. This knowledge is critical for epidemiological studies and exposure-response assessment. Conclusions from this review included the recommendation that ultrafine particles in populated urban areas be considered a likely target for future air quality regulation based on particle number, due to their potential impacts on the environment. The research in this PhD thesis successfully integrated the elements needed to quantify and manage motor vehicle fleet emissions, and its novelty relates to the combining of expertise from two distinctly separate disciplines - from aerosol science and transport modelling. The new knowledge and concepts developed in this PhD research provide never before available data and methods which can be used to develop comprehensive, size-resolved inventories of motor vehicle particle emissions, and air quality regulations to control particle emissions to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations.
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Keogh, Diane Underwood. "Development of a particle number and particle mass emissions inventory for an urban fleet : a study in South-East Queensland." Queensland University of Technology, 2009. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/30297/.

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Motor vehicles are a major source of gaseous and particulate matter pollution in urban areas, particularly of ultrafine sized particles (diameters < 0.1 µm). Exposure to particulate matter has been found to be associated with serious health effects, including respiratory and cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Particle emissions generated by motor vehicles span a very broad size range (from around 0.003-10 µm) and are measured as different subsets of particle mass concentrations or particle number count. However, there exist scientific challenges in analysing and interpreting the large data sets on motor vehicle emission factors, and no understanding is available of the application of different particle metrics as a basis for air quality regulation. To date a comprehensive inventory covering the broad size range of particles emitted by motor vehicles, and which includes particle number, does not exist anywhere in the world. This thesis covers research related to four important and interrelated aspects pertaining to particulate matter generated by motor vehicle fleets. These include the derivation of suitable particle emission factors for use in transport modelling and health impact assessments; quantification of motor vehicle particle emission inventories; investigation of the particle characteristic modality within particle size distributions as a potential for developing air quality regulation; and review and synthesis of current knowledge on ultrafine particles as it relates to motor vehicles; and the application of these aspects to the quantification, control and management of motor vehicle particle emissions. In order to quantify emissions in terms of a comprehensive inventory, which covers the full size range of particles emitted by motor vehicle fleets, it was necessary to derive a suitable set of particle emission factors for different vehicle and road type combinations for particle number, particle volume, PM1, PM2.5 and PM1 (mass concentration of particles with aerodynamic diameters < 1 µm, < 2.5 µm and < 10 µm respectively). The very large data set of emission factors analysed in this study were sourced from measurement studies conducted in developed countries, and hence the derived set of emission factors are suitable for preparing inventories in other urban regions of the developed world. These emission factors are particularly useful for regions with a lack of measurement data to derive emission factors, or where experimental data are available but are of insufficient scope. The comprehensive particle emissions inventory presented in this thesis is the first published inventory of tailpipe particle emissions prepared for a motor vehicle fleet, and included the quantification of particle emissions covering the full size range of particles emitted by vehicles, based on measurement data. The inventory quantified particle emissions measured in terms of particle number and different particle mass size fractions. It was developed for the urban South-East Queensland fleet in Australia, and included testing the particle emission implications of future scenarios for different passenger and freight travel demand. The thesis also presents evidence of the usefulness of examining modality within particle size distributions as a basis for developing air quality regulations; and finds evidence to support the relevance of introducing a new PM1 mass ambient air quality standard for the majority of environments worldwide. The study found that a combination of PM1 and PM10 standards are likely to be a more discerning and suitable set of ambient air quality standards for controlling particles emitted from combustion and mechanically-generated sources, such as motor vehicles, than the current mass standards of PM2.5 and PM10. The study also reviewed and synthesized existing knowledge on ultrafine particles, with a specific focus on those originating from motor vehicles. It found that motor vehicles are significant contributors to both air pollution and ultrafine particles in urban areas, and that a standardized measurement procedure is not currently available for ultrafine particles. The review found discrepancies exist between outcomes of instrumentation used to measure ultrafine particles; that few data is available on ultrafine particle chemistry and composition, long term monitoring; characterization of their spatial and temporal distribution in urban areas; and that no inventories for particle number are available for motor vehicle fleets. This knowledge is critical for epidemiological studies and exposure-response assessment. Conclusions from this review included the recommendation that ultrafine particles in populated urban areas be considered a likely target for future air quality regulation based on particle number, due to their potential impacts on the environment. The research in this PhD thesis successfully integrated the elements needed to quantify and manage motor vehicle fleet emissions, and its novelty relates to the combining of expertise from two distinctly separate disciplines - from aerosol science and transport modelling. The new knowledge and concepts developed in this PhD research provide never before available data and methods which can be used to develop comprehensive, size-resolved inventories of motor vehicle particle emissions, and air quality regulations to control particle emissions to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations.
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Doering, Che. "Measurements of the distribution and behaviour of Beryllium-7 in the natural environment." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2007. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/16513/1/Che_Doering_Thesis.pdf.

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Beryllium-7 is a cosmogenic radionuclide produced in the atmosphere through the spallation of nitrogen and oxygen nuclei by cosmic-ray-produced neutrons and protons. It is carried in the atmosphere attached to aerosols and is deposited on land and ocean surfaces by wet and dry deposition processes. Beryllium-7 decays by electron capture to lithium-7 and has a half-life of approximately 53 days. It is a potentially useful radionuclide for studying different natural processes. This thesis presents a collection of scientific papers on the occurrence of beryllium-7 in the natural environment, particularly in the Southeast Queensland region of Australia. It shows the results of experimental measurements and discusses their implications. Overall, this thesis contributes to advancing our understanding of the distribution and behaviour of beryllium-7 in the natural environment and provides a foundation for the development of nuclear techniques for the evaluation of environmental problems.
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Doering, Che. "Measurements of the distribution and behaviour of Beryllium-7 in the natural environment." Queensland University of Technology, 2007. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/16513/.

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Beryllium-7 is a cosmogenic radionuclide produced in the atmosphere through the spallation of nitrogen and oxygen nuclei by cosmic-ray-produced neutrons and protons. It is carried in the atmosphere attached to aerosols and is deposited on land and ocean surfaces by wet and dry deposition processes. Beryllium-7 decays by electron capture to lithium-7 and has a half-life of approximately 53 days. It is a potentially useful radionuclide for studying different natural processes. This thesis presents a collection of scientific papers on the occurrence of beryllium-7 in the natural environment, particularly in the Southeast Queensland region of Australia. It shows the results of experimental measurements and discusses their implications. Overall, this thesis contributes to advancing our understanding of the distribution and behaviour of beryllium-7 in the natural environment and provides a foundation for the development of nuclear techniques for the evaluation of environmental problems.
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(9838253), Roshani Subedi. "Assessing the viability of growing Agave Tequilana for biofuel production in Australia." Thesis, 2013. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Assessing_the_viability_of_growing_Agave_Tequilana_for_biofuel_production_in_Australia/20459547.

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Governments around the world have been introducing policies to support the use of biofuels since the 1990s due to its positive influence in climate change mitigation,  air quality, fuel supply security and poverty reduction through rural and regional iindustry growth. In Australia, liquid fuel is in high demand and this demand is increasing every year. To meet the current fuel demand and to address climate change impacts, it is important for Australia to  invest in green and clean energy. Biofuels are one of the options for clean and green energy that could help to reduce the demand for fossil fuels. Not only developed countries but also developing countries are interested in reducing dependence on imported fossil fuel and  promoting economic development, poverty reductions and improving access to commercial energy through biofuel policies. However, the major challenge for the biofuel industry is to find the right feedstock that does not compete with human feedstock and can grow in marginal land. One of such feedstock that is studied in this research is Agave tequilana. 

Overcoming many of the constraints to establish Agave tequilana as a potential feedstock in Australia requires an understanding of the complex technical, economical and systemic challenges associated with farming, processing and extracting ethanol. The aim of this research is to study the viability of growing Agave tequilana as a potential biofuel feedstock in Australia. The study also explores and highlights the economics of growing this crop, with the idea of comparing the costs and benefits of growing Agave tequilana with that of sugarcane. Agave tequilana has been selected for this study because of the existence of a trial site at Ayr, Queensland and because of a similar climate and rainfall pattern to that of the western central highlands of Mexico where Agave is traditionally grown for the production of tequila. In this study, the viability of growing Agave tequilana for producing ethanol in Ayr, Queensland has been assessed using a case study approach and financial cost and Green House Gas (GHG) saving have been estimated using life cycle cost analysis. Likewise, Agave tequilana and sugarcane agronomic practices have been compared and ibofuel policies have been highlighted using secondary sources to support the establishment of non-food crops such as Agave tequilana in Australia and elsewhere. 

Ayr, Queensland is predominantly a sugarcane growing area where sugarcane farmers occupy 88% of the total agricultural land available. The remaining 12% has been set aside for other crops and cattle grazing or alternatively, some land may remain unused. In this study, farmers expressed that there is very limited land in Ayr available for Agave tequilana to be commercially viable until the sugarcane growing land or cattle grazing land is converted into Agave fields. However, it appears that both farmers and stakeholders are ready to accept Agave tequilana as a potential biofuel crop, if it is to be established on marginal lands in the sugarcane belt of Queensland, rather than in the Burdekin region which is predominately a sugarcane growing area. 

The study also found that only 33% respondents were acquainted with this crop, and that a smaller group were aware of the potential of the crop to produce biofuel. Farmers indicated they would wait until the first trial outcomes are finalised and more research and development is undertaken on this crop before deciding to invest. Since this crop takes at least five years to provide a financial return compared to existing crops in the region, most of the respondents expect higher returns of 20-25% at the end of harvesting time and would prefer interim payment. Farmers may also require initial assistance from the government such as subsidised farm machinery, subsidised fuel and interest free loans before deciding to invest. Life cycle stages of Agave tequilana have been derived taking sugarcane as a base crop. At the first trial site, more than 65% of the cost of farming Agave tequilana in Australia occurred in the first year of plantation, and allowed the conclusion that existing tools and machineries are able to be modified and used in farming Agave tequilana in Australia. The tequila

industry provides a model for biofuel production from Agave tequilana. In Australia, the cost of producing ethanol from Agave tequilana is estimated to be around A$0.52 per litre, excluding government subsidies. The total cost of constructing ethanol pl nt capacity of 90

ML/Year in Australia at present is estimated at A$113.5 million. 

The level of support provided to the biofuel industry by the Australian government is relatively less significant  compared to other advanced countries such as USA and EU. However, the support provided by both the federal and state level programs has provided significant amounts of support to the biofuel industry in Australia. In future, if Agave tequilana is to be selected as a potential non-food crop biofuel feedstock, the government and the private sector need to explore the financial opportunities in marginal and semi marginal regions of Australia for supplementing the viability of producing ethanol with new technology. It is also necessary to explore the business case to modify the existing sugar processing mills to produce ethanol from Agave tequilana from its juice and bagasse. 

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Books on the topic "Ayr (Queensland)"

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Ryle, Peter. By air & sea: Cairns Port Authority : the first 100 years. Cairns, Qld: Cairns Port Authority, 2006.

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Cousins, Glenn S. Men of vision: Over Capricorn : a story of aviation history in Central Queensland. Brisbane, QLD: Boolarong Publications, 1994.

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Les, Bell. New Guinea engineer: Startling stories of peace and war in Queensland, Papua, New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland and the Squally Islands. Dural, N.S.W: Rosenberg Pub., 2002.

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Telfer, John. Profiles of courage: A collection of short stories of the young men of The Scots College Warwick, Queensland who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II 1939-1945. Warwick, Qld: The SCOTS PGC College, 2007.

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Ameen, Fendi. Lambaian Goodwill Bridge: Sebuah kisah cinta keluarga di Tanah Ratu. UUM Press, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.32890/9789670876368.

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Perjalanan menuntut ilmu di bumi asing dalam suasana baharu yang penuh cabaran boleh menjadikan seseorang itu gagal atau berjaya, bergantung kepada kemampuan masing-masing. Ramai yang pulang dengan tangan kosong atau menghabiskan pengajian separuh jalan dan ramai juga yang pulang dengan kejayaan.Novel ini mengisahkan Malik, seorang tutor dari Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) yang mengikuti pengajian PhD dalam bidang computer security di Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia.Setelah dua tahun berada di bumi Queensland (Tanah Ratu), Malik bersua dengan seorang pelajar perempuan di universiti yang sama, pada suatu musim dingin di atas jambatan pejalan kaki yang sibuk, merentangi South Bank ke kampus QUT yang terletak di Gardens Point.Pertemuan itu telah menarik Malik kepada soal cinta, ketika beliau sedang memberi tumpuan kepada pengajiannya yang masih berbaki kira-kira dua tahun. Pelbagai cabaran muncul dalam hidup Malik, antara cintanya kepada Maiza dan pengajian yang sedang diikutinya. Pun begitu, Malik dapat menempuhi dengan jayanya. Sementelah, kedua-dua ibu-bapa mereka merestui hubungan cinta yang terjalin.Dugaan demi dugaan dihadapi oleh kedua-duanya.Cinta bidadari Inggeris yang fasih berbahasa Melayu turut mengocakkan riak Sungai Brisbane menjadi gelombang ganas, seganas hempasan badai di pantai Coral dalam perhubungan mereka. Akhirnya Malik dan Maiza berjaya disatukan di bawah ikatan perkahwinan.Mereka hidup bahagia dan berjaya dalam pelajaran.Sekembalinya ke tanah air, Malik terperangkap dalam gelora janda muda dan cinta dari seorang pelajar menelusuri keindahan Jambatan Bestari di Putrajaya.Gelora belum reda dalam rumah tangga mereka.Maiza tabah untuk kekal bersama Malik demi mengenangkan nasib Mia, anak perempuan mereka yang menghidapi autisme dan amat memerlukan kasih Malik.Malik menerima pengajaran dari perbuatannya, apabila diserang sejenis penyakit saraf.Apakah kesudahannya?
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Book chapters on the topic "Ayr (Queensland)"

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"The domestication, spread and uses of sorghum as a crop of Queensland, Australia; I. J. C. Hannah, AGR Industries, Australia; and." In Achieving sustainable cultivation of sorghum Volume 2, 47–80. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/9781351114394-6.

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Conference papers on the topic "Ayr (Queensland)"

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Johannessen, Darby, Tim Heldt, Neal Lake, Hanson Ngo, and Joshua Frew. "Long-term monitoring of a progressively deteriorating bridge to support safe operation." In IABSE Congress, Christchurch 2021: Resilient technologies for sustainable infrastructure. Zurich, Switzerland: International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/christchurch.2021.0927.

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<p>Gradual deterioration of concrete structures due to alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and other mechanisms is a worldwide issue which is especially concerning for bridges. Currently, the point at which such deterioration begins to significantly impact structural capacity is not clearly defined. In this study, long-term continuous strain monitoring instrumentation was installed on a deteriorating Queensland bridge in order to monitor structural performance and support ongoing management. Short-term conventional instrumentation was also installed, and a grillage model was developed in order to facilitate benchmarking and validation of the long-term system. This paper describes the rationale, selection of instrumentation and presents initial results.</p>
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Reports on the topic "Ayr (Queensland)"

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Queensland Government Savings Bank - Brisbane (Head Office) - Legislation - Regulations under the "Government Savings Bank Act of 1864" - Miscellaneous - 18 Apr.1912. Reserve Bank of Australia, March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.47688/rba_archives_2006/20737.

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