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Saturday, 22 July

23:09

Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 Bizjet VH-OLJ at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

An aircraft we haven't seen in Central Queensland for quite some time in the form of Avcair (Avgunn) LearJet 60 bizjet VH-OLJ was noted visiting Rockhampton Airport over the weekend.

It looked to arrive from Archerfield on Saturday 15 July and then return there on Sunday 16 July.

Meanwhile, also on Sunday 16 July, Hughes Aviation (Hughes Pastoral Group) (Gympie) Pilatus PC-12//47E NGX VH-8HP was noted departing Mackay Airport for Miranda Downs before it then flew to Mount Isa and Lake Nash. During the afternoon it flew from there to Emerald Airport and Keeroongooloo.

LifeFlight (Aeromed) Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 bizjet VH-OFB "Ambulance 624" landed at Mackay Airport from Cairns and Townsville before then flew down to Brisbane. Sistership, VH-OFC "Ambulance 634" visited Rockhampton Airport from Brisbane early on Saturday 15 July.

While also on Sunday, Sydney-registered Robinson R44 II helicopter VH-YEO flew up from Tyagarah to call into Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast), Rockhampton and Mackay Airports before finishing the day at the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour. It looked to have departed Sydney on Saturday 15 July.

UPDATE! Over the subsequent days, VH-YEO has ended up flying through Far North Queensland and on to Darwin.

Property Maintenance Australia P/L Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-WJA departed Hamilton Island Airport for Dubbo. It had arrived from there last Sunday 9 July.

Victoria-based Cessna 402C VH-ZMG flew up from Scone and Tamworth to Emerald Airport before it then continued to Cairns.

And making its first visit into CQ, new Wettenhall Air Service new Textron (Cessna) 525 CitationJet M2 VH-8RT flew up from Tocumwal to Roma Airport and then Ayr.

VH-8RT was only registered in the middle of June after being delivered at N513MW e...

22:47

Helicorp (Toll) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 Helicopter VH-XIU Takes to the air from Rockhampton Airport as "Rescue 902" Central Queensland Plane Spotting

Late on Sunday 16 July, Helicorp (Toll) Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters (Agusta) AW139 helicopter VH-XIU "Rescue 902" took to the air from Rockhampton Airport to complete a flight to Camp Growl within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) and back to Rockhampton Airport.

It then flew back to Camp Growl and stayed there.

The Agusta has been deployed there in support of the upcoming joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Photo taken by Steve Vit

12:02

Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC (ex P2-HBX) Spotted at Rockhampton Airport Heading North - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Friday 14 July, recently registered Helibiz / Heli Lift Bell 205A-1 VH-WOC was spotted as it arrived into Rockhampton Airport. It looked to have flown up from Redcliffe via the Sunshine Coast and Bundaberg Airport.

The only recently re-registered Huey helicopter looked to be previously operated by Heli Niugini in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as P2-HBX.

UPDATE! On Saturday 15 May, VH-WOC continued from Rockhampton Airport to Mackay Airport and then the Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour where it seems that it might be now based.

Another interesting helicopter that seemed to be flying 'with' Helicopter Resources (Tasmania) Aerospatiale AS.350B2 Squirrel VH-SRB which also landed at Rockhampton Airport after flying up Tassie via all stops including Roma Airport.

UPDATE! On Saturday 15 May, VH-SRB departed Rockhampton Airport but only flew to Mackay Airport.

And LifeFlight Agusta Westland AW139 helicopter VH-XIA "Guardian 10" flew up from Archerfield to Townsville via Gladstone and Mackay Airports. It was spotted departing Mackay Airport and is possibly being deployed to North Queensland for upcoming Military Exercises.

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11:16

American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) Bizjet N360LF Arrives into Hamilton Island Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Thursday 13 July, American-registered but Australian-based Gulfstream Aerospace G-V-SP (G550) bizjet N360LF was noted arriving into Hamilton Island Airport from Sydney.

At the time of writing, it appears that the Gulfstream is staying for at least the night.

UPDATE! On Monday 17 July, N360LF departed Hamilton Island Airport and returned to Sydney.

Meanwhile, also on Thursday 13 July, (former?) Central Highlands Aerial Services (CHAS) Cessna 208 Caravan VH-LMZ landed at Blackall Airport from Archerfield.

Beech 95-B55 VH-MYM visited Rockhampton Airport from its Gayndah Aerodrome base.

The Queensland Police Service (Airwing) (State of Queensland) Raytheon B1900D VH-PSK called into Rockhampton Airport from Cairns and Mount Isa. It later returned to Cairns.

The Queensland Government Airwing (State of Queensland) Raytheon B300 Super King Air VH-SGQ also popped into Rockhampton Airport but from Brisbane and Townsville. It later returning to the capital.

Microflite Pilatus PC-12/47E VH-8MF flew up from Melbourne (Moorabbin) to Hamilton Island Airport.

UPDATE! On Sunday 16 July, VH-8MF departed Hamo and returned to Hamo.

Finally, also on Thursday 13 July, re-painted 'classic' Great Western Aviation Beech B200 King Air VH-XGV landed at the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site from Archerfield. It then returned there via the Sunshine Coast.

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10:21

Aerlink (formerly Hevilift) ATR 72-500 turboprop VH-FVY Spotted at Mackay Airport on new FIFO run to Moranbah Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Tuesday 11 July, Aerlink (formerly Hevilift) ATR 72-500 turboprop VH-FVY was spotted at Mackay Airport soon after it had arrived from Moranbah Airport as HT722. It had earlier flown up from Brisbane to Moranbah Airport as HT715. This seems to be a new Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) run and it seems to have operated since the start of June.

VH-FVY then departed Mackay Airport and returned to Moranbah Airport and then Brisbane as HT721/719.

While a trio of Seair Pacific / Istlecote Textron Aviation (Cessna) 208B Caravans were noted completing some Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) runs in the region.

VH-TQI and VH-TLH arrived into Rockhampton Airport from the Gold Coast and Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport respectively before then both departing to the Labona Station Airstrip within Adani Australia's (Bravus Mining & Resources) Carmichael Coal Mine site and back to Rockhampton Airport. VH-TQI then departed to Lady Elliott Island, while VH-TLH departed back to Hervey Bay Airport.

VH-TFB arrived into Rockhampton Airport from Hervey Bay and Maryborough Airports before it then departed to Middlemount Aerodrome. It then flew back to Hervey Bay Airport.

And there was the 'usual' Fly-in Fly-out (FIFO) charter movements including DeGunst Transport P/L Textron (Cessna) 208 Caravan VH-NPZ which completed its weekly FIFO run from Bundaberg Airport to Nebo Aerodrome and back to Bundy direct.

Southern Airlines Beech B200 King Air VH-AMF completed the weekly FIFO charter flight up to Moranbah Airport. It flew up from Latrobe Valley and Bourke to Moranbah Airport before then heading back South to those places and then Melbourne (Moorabbin).

And Hinterland Aviation Cessna 208 Caravan VH-TFS flew down from Townsville to Mackay Airport then out to Labona and back to Mackay Airport and then back to Townsville as HND2290/1/2/3.

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10:09

Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' Helicopter N48-018(918) "Tiger 18" Calls into Bundaberg Airport Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Wednesday 12 July, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' naval combat helicopter N48-018 (Code 918) "Tiger 18" was spotted visiting Bundaberg Airport.

It appears to have made a special 'family' visit with personnel noted having photos with locals who turned out to see the Seahawk.

It is believed that the Seahawk arrived from and departed back to the Royal Australian Navy's Hobart-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41) which is in the area.

Photo taken by Hayden Matthew Alexander

10:00

Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook Helicopter A15-301 "Chainsaw 12" Pops into Rockhampton Airport Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Wednesday 12 July, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-301 was spotted visiting Rockhampton Airport. It was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Chainsaw 12" and flew in from and back out to the North-East - possibly from and back to the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA).

It is also believed that the Chinook also recently deployed to the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide which seems to be in waters near Shoalwater Bay.

Sincere thanks to local photogra...

09:54

RAAF Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft A30-005 "Wedgetail 04" Missed Approach at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Tuesday 11 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing B737-7ES / E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft A30-005 was noted completing airwork at Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) Airport.

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The Wedgetail was flying as "Wedgetail 04" and looked to fly up from RAAF Williamtown to complete the airwork which included several missed approaches. It then returned to Williamtown.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 11 July, Australian Army Boeing CH-47F 'Foxtrot' Chinook helicopter A15-301 was noted back at Rockhampton Airpor this time as "Chainsaw 31". It is thought that it arrived from and then departed back to the Royal Australian Nay (RAN) ship HMAS Adelaide - or possibly is even deployed into the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) ahead to joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS23) which gets underway in the coming days.

Finally, also on Tuesday 11 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Alenia C-27J Spartan transport aircraft A34-005 "Wallaby 46" looked to complete some late airwork at Miles Airport while on a flight out of and back to RAAF Base Amberley.

Friday, 21 July

16:05

The Dangerous Future of Artificial Intelligence News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

AI experts say that AI could potentially start new cults, become an influential propaganda machine, disseminate misinformation and fake news, incite widespread public distrust of the media, thus corrupt free speech, and can ultimately defenestrate democracy.

Today, the Australians for Artificial Intelligence Safety Group created an open letter calling for the Australian government to take AI safety seriously and regulate the industry.

Despite calls around the globe and mounting concerns of the real-world harms that AI contributes to, a spokesperson for Australians for AI Safety Group said Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, dismissed these warnings stating they are darkly negative. Members of the government, then, are not taking the catastrophic or existential risks of AI seriously, unlike other countries including Singapore and the UK. Singapore has created the AI Verify Foundation, working to develop AI testing tools to enable safe and responsible AI. Similar safety-focused government labs are proposed in the UK. Australia is yet to propose a national lab of this kind.

The Wires Bianca Mulheron spoke with Professor Peter Vamplew, an expert in information technology at Federation University on the increasing dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

Produced By: Bianca Mulheron

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post The Dangerous Future of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:46

Volunteering Queensland announces second State of Volunteering in Queensland report News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

Over 75% of Queenslanders formally and informally were engaged in volunteering work in 2020, that is 3 million people. And this week, Volunteering Queensland has announced it will be undertaking the 2023 State of Volunteering in Queensland Report to explore and better understand the current state of the sector post Covid-19.

This report is a follow-up from the first report in 2021, which was the States first in depth study of the nature, scale and value of volunteering in Queensland..

Three years on, post COVID-19 shut-downs, a catastrophic SE Queensland natural disaster, and significant changes to our volunteering eco-system, finding the health of the sector is more vital than ever, and speaking with The Wires Aryana Mohmood about this is Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report.

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Rikki Anderson, Project Manager for the State of Volunteering in Queensland Report

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post Volunteering Queensland announces second State of Volunteering in Queensland report appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:37

The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

Despite the Federal Governments intervention in the energy market, customers will see their electricity prices soar by as much as 25% depending on their region. With breaking news of impending gas shortages due this winter, Australians are in desperate need of alternatives to using gas for heating and cooking.

Surprisingly air fryers have become a beacon of affordability to Aussies, as they use significantly less power than conventional ovens. While pressure cookers are inexpensive and allow families to use cheaper ingredients, meals can be ready within 20 minutes music to the ears of many time-poor families.

The Wires Aryana Mohmood spoke to Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co. about how appliances can help beat the cost of living and provide simple money-saving meals that Aussies can make at home.

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Emma White, Food Technologist and Founder of the Why Meat Co.

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post The secret to affordable meals providing relief amid soaring energy prices appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

15:35

Book about medicinal bush launched to learn more about Barngarla News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

Today a new book about medicinal bush called Wardlada Mardinidhi was launched in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

Written by Galinyala Barngarla woman Evelyn Walker and Professor Ghilad Zuckermann, the book gives the Barngarla community another resource to know about native plants in the Barngarla language .

The Wires Eduardo Jordan spoke with Evelyn Walker to find out more

Image: Image of farm in South Australia, Image courtesy Cloudfront

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Galinyala Barngarla woman, Evelyn Walker

First aired on The Wire, Friday 21 July 2023

The post Book about medicinal bush launched to learn more about Barngarla appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

00:46

INTERVIEW: Freddie Ponton Why NATO is Failing in Ukraine "IndyWatch Feed National"

Why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 19, 2023, Patrick talks with independent French researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, discusses US-UK-NATOs military debacle in Ukraine, and why the Wests experimental a la carte approach to fighting their seemingly cock-sure yet obtuse proxy war against Russia has netted such terrible results for Ukraine, while simultaneously pushing Europe into financial deficit. All this and more. Listen:

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Thursday, 20 July

01:20

INTERVIEW: Mike Benz Exposing Gov-Big Tech Censorship Industry "IndyWatch Feed National"

With the rise of the public-private mass-censorship industry, federal agencies have built a command and control communications pipeline directly into Big Tech with frightening implications for the future of free, open and democratic societies.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 18, 2023, Patrick talks with former US State Dept. official and executive director of Foundation for Freedom Online, Mike Benz, about the rise of the public-private mass-censorship industry based in Washington DC and Silicon Valley, but whose tentacles now span internationally. Federal agencies like the DHS (and its censorship arm CISA), the FBI and others have built a command and control communications pipeline directly into Big Tech, and deploy weaponized A.I. tools where they can enact speech control operations and manipulate political outcomes, and even elections. We discuss its emergence following Crimeas breakaway from Ukraine in 2014, and its proliferation in the aftermath of the 2016 election of Trump. All this and more. Listen:

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01:17

INTERVIEW: George Szamuely Poking the Bear: NATOs Abuse of Article 5 "IndyWatch Feed National"

Its now beyond debate: NATOs expansive alliance can no longer call itself defensive.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 17, 2023, Patrick talks with geopolitical analyst George Szamuely, a senior fellow at the Global Policy Institute, host of The Gaggle and author of Bombs for Peace: NATOs Humanitarian War on Yugoslavia, about the history of NATOs creeping encirclement of Russia, and how it set the stage for the Wests current proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. He also explains why the alliance can no longer call itself defensive, as well as its dangerous abuse of the Article 5 provision and why its not meant to be an attack on one is an attack on all a veritable fait accompli to WWIII. Who in their right mind really wants that? All this and more. Listen:

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01:14

INTERVIEW: Chay Bowes Kerch Bridge Attack Shows NATOs Desperation "IndyWatch Feed National"

The recent terrorist attack carried out by the US-UK-NATO axis and their Ukrainian proxy is an attempt to disable Russias Kerch Bridge which connects Crimea to the Russian mainland. Will their plan work?

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 17, 2023, Patrick talks with Irish journalist based in Moscow Chay Bowes, about the recent terrorist attack by the US-UK-NATO proxy regime in Kiev, as they attempted to disable Russias Kerch Bridge which connects Crimea to the Russian mainland and isolate Crimea in the process. Kiev still insists that they plan to retake Crimea, although this seems like a highly unrealistic projection. Was this an act of desperation by Zelensky and his handlers in Washington and London? How is this affecting Russia, and what will it mean in terms of the Black Sea security and Grain Deal? All this and more. Listen:

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