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Friday, 28 July

22:03

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 - United States Air Force (#USAF) Lockheed AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Hercules 18-5905 Jackal 93 at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

In the very early hours on Tuesday 25 July, United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed AC-130J Ghostrider gunship Hercules aircraft identified as 18-5905 as "Jackal 92" was noted departing Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport for RAAF Base Richmond. It seems to have flown up from there earlier around midnight.


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As mentioned, it is one of two USAF AC-130J Ghostrider Hercs - 18-5891 "Jackal 93" is the second - that have been in Australia for a few weeks, based at Richmond and flying with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the recently completed Exercise Teak Action.  They are flown by the United States Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 17th Special Operations Squadron (17th SOS) from Clovis Air Base, New Mexico.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 25 July, there was at least two more visits into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport by United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed MC-130J Commando II Hercules of the 1st Special Operations Squadron (1 SOS).  20-5946 as "Rogue 76" and 11-5731 as "Rogue 71" looked to both visit Prosie from RAAF Base Richmond.

Finally, late on Monday 24 July, a really unique visitor which was believed to also arrive into Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport after ferrying all the way up from RAAF Base Richmond via RAAF Base Amberley, was a United States Army (US Army) Boeing MH-47G Chinook Special Operations Helicopter which was heard to be flying as "Thunder 11".

The MH-47G is a special operations variant of the CH-47 Chinook multi-role, heavy-lift helicopter.  It is in service with the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOC).  It is believed that there is a second MH-47G also at Richmond.

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21:45

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 - Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-001 "Valkerie 83" Spotted at Rockhampton Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

Late on Tuesday 25 July, Australian Army NH Industries MRH-90 Multi-Role Helicopter A40-001 was spotted arriving into Rockhampton Airport after flying down from Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport as "Valkerie 83".



It then looked to complete a flight to Yeppoon Hospital (reportedly) and back to Rockhampton Airport before then returning to Proserpine Airport.

Meanwhile, also on Tuesday 25 July, United States Marine Corps (USMC) Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were again noted in the Whitsundays region, flying down from RAAF Base Scherger and Townsville to the Whitsundays.  The unknown number of Ospreys then returned North.

Online flight tracking websites did suggest that one (of the only Osprey) in the air was 168687 (YZ-13) of VMM-363 Lucky Red Lions.

Photo taken by Steve Vit 

21:17

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 - A Pair of United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22B Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft Pop into Mackay Airport - Plus More from the Whitsundays! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Monday 24 July, the unmistakable sight and sound of two United States Marine Corps (USMC) Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft filled the skies of Mackay and Whitsundays as they flew down from RAAF Base Scherger to call into Mackay Airport.





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21:12

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 (TS23) in the Whitsundays Region - Two United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed MC-130J Commando II Hercules Aircraft - 11-5731 Rogue 71 and 20-5939 Rogue 73 - Spotted at Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport - Plus More! Central Queensland Plane Spotting

On Saturday 22 July, a pair of United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed MC-130J Commando II Hercules aircraft were spotted visiting Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport. 

Arriving first was 11-5731 as "Rogue 71" direct from RAAF Base Richmond.  It later returned there.



While later 20-5939 as "Rogue 73" also visited Prosie from Richmond.


The two Hercs are flown by the USAF 1st Special Operations Squadron (1 SOS) which is part of the 353rd Special Operations Group at Kadena Air Base in Japan.


They - and a third Hercules 20-5961 - all originally arrived into the country via Cairns and have travelled to Western Australian and back to the East coast, seemingly based at RAAF Base Richmond in New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 (TS23).

UPDATE!  It seems a fourth MC-130J...

17:04

Financial complaints on the rise: AFCA News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority, or AFCA, recorded more than 96,000 complaints against financial businesses, 34 per cent more than the previous financial year.

The impact of financial stress and scams reflect this growth in complaints, and more than 250 million dollars were provided to customers in compensation. 

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Justin Untersteiner Chief Operating Officer from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority

First aired on The Wire, Friday 28 July 2023

The post Financial complaints on the rise: AFCA appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:03

Calling for a Peaceful Pacific kicks off this weekend News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Brisbane this weekend to meet with Defence Minister Richard Miles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

At the same time, the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network will launch a conference called Calling for a Peaceful Pacific tomorrow, raising awareness about the impacts of Pacific people from a war between the US and China. 

Image: Image by Shutterstock

Produced By: Dr John Jiggens

Featured In Story: David Shoebridge Greens Senator and spokesperson for Defence

First aired on The Wire, Friday 28 July 2023

The post Calling for a Peaceful Pacific kicks off this weekend appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:02

Protection visa seen to increase refugee mental health News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

A new research by the University of New South Wales found out only permanent protection visas positively impact the mental wellbeing of refugees.

The study emphasises the the permanent protection is one of the best options for better psychological and social outcomes for refugees. 

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Nicole Batch Head of Migration at Red Cross

First aired on The Wire, Friday 28 July 2023

The post Protection visa seen to increase refugee mental health appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

17:02

A new anti-bullying class resource developed in South Australia News - Fraser Coast FM 107.5

Bullying is a serious problem in Australian schools. In 2019, over 20 per cent of young people reported experiences of bullying in the previous year.

But researchers say its vital to focus on early intervention with social and emotional learning strategies to minimise bullying.

The Big Talks Little People a new anti-bullying class resource developed in South Australia and used in a number of SA schools   is now being adapted for overseas classrooms.

Image: Image by Anil sharma from Pixabay

Produced By: Emma Wotzke

Featured In Story: Phillip Slee Professor from the School of Education at Flinders University

First aired on The Wire, Friday 28 July 2023

The post A new anti-bullying class resource developed in South Australia appeared first on Fraser Coast FM 107.5.

00:40

INTERVIEW: Freddie Ponton Why Russia and Africa Are Natural Partners "IndyWatch Feed National"

Putin and Russia are realising that Africa can be equal partners going forward in a multipolar world.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 26, 2023,  Patrick talks with independent French researcher and journalist Freddie Ponton, discusses the recent Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg and why this marks a historic shift in the balance of power and influence globally. It seems that, unlike the West, Putin and Russia recognise that 21st-century Africa can be equal partners going forward in a multipolar world. BRICS is also the pet of this new paradigm as African leaders look to escape the Wests IMF debt trap which has stunted their development for the last 50 years. All this and more. Listen:

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00:17

INTERVIEW: Basil Valentine Obamas Chef, Barbie vs Oppenheimer & More "IndyWatch Feed National"

A discussion on this weeks politics, scandals and culture.

In this episode of the Patrick Henningsen Show on TNT Radio which aired on July 25, 2023, Patrick talks with Basil Valentine, host of the show Compass with Basil Valentine on TNT Radio, and our roving correspondent for culture & sport,  about the mysterious death of Obamas personal chef near the Obama mansion in Marthas Vineyard, and rumours surrounding the tragedy. Also, Hollywood continues to go downmarket woke with the new Barbie film which goes head to head at the box office with Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer. And a new UK leftwing alternative political party is being launched called Transform, but will of be able to overcome Britains first past the post two-party duopoly? All this and more. Listen:

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Thursday, 27 July

10:30

Huge Grass Fire in Eastern Washington: Was Drought or Climate Change a Factor? "IndyWatch Feed National"

A very large and fast-growing wildfire in eastern Washington burned through grass and range vegetation starting during the late afternoon of July 21st.   

Picture courtesy of Susan Stevenson

Called the Newell Road fire, the blaze expanded to roughly 60,000 acres just north of the Columbia Gorge east of The Dalles (see burn area below).


Some politicians and media outlets are claiming that this wildfire can be traced back to drought, which in turn was caused by climate change.   

For example, a Seattle Times today quotes Washington State Land Commissioner Hilary Franz:

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