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A father saved leads to meaningful First Nations artwork: LifeFlight
When emerging contemporary Indigenous artist and Gomeroi woman Melinda Luscombe painted her latest vibrant creation she meditated on the fragility of life. The traditional painting, an Acknowledgment of Country made up of thousands of dots and dashes, tells the story of LifeFlight in the southwest and is now hanging in the charity's Toowoomba base.
Rex Airlines found to have misled the market, court rules
The NSW Supreme Court has found that Rex Airlines contravened its continuous disclosure obligations and misled the market about its financial position, in a judgment handed down on Tuesday.
Aerodrome cleared for take-off
Patrick Tucker. After more than a decade of planning, lobbying and volunteer effort, Cohuna’s upgraded aerodrome will officially open on July 7. Driven by community volunteers and later overseen by the Cohuna Lions Club, the project has delivered a longer runway, new lighting, a terminal building and improved facilities for emergency services and visiting aircraft.
Fuel crisis forces Little Wings to cut flights for sick country kids
Soaring aviation fuel costs are forcing the children's charity flight service Little Wings to cut back, with consequences for some of the most vulnerable families in the far west. The organisation has had to reduce its number of flights, limiting access to vital developmental assessments and therapy for children in Broken Hill and other remote communities.
AgForce partnership aims to help producers reduce operating costs: Lowes Petroleum
Queensland producers will gain access to discounts on ground and aviation fuels, and lubricant services through a new partnership between AgForce and Lowes Petroleum aimed at helping reduce operating costs and improve on-farm efficiency.
Rough-sea trawler rescue the most challenging mission of pilot’s career: LifeFlight
The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight crew has completed a complex 13-hour offshore rescue after an injured fisherman broke his leg on a trawler about 110 nautical miles off the Rockhampton coast. The mission, tasked by Retrieval Services Queensland at 8.37am yesterday, required multiple refuels, almost 950 kilometres of travel and maritime winch operations in rough sea conditions.
Australian Government delivering $4.8 million in relief to regional and remote airports: King
The Albanese Government has provided critical financial relief to 34 regional and remote airports through the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program. These relief payments will help airports, largely run by local councils, to manage any debts linked to the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines, and maintain the essential aviation services they provide for their communities.
Canola poised for expanded role in Australia’s biofuel future: Rabobank
As Australians grapple with current fuel price hikes and supply challenges, a new report highlights the key role the nation’s canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and fuel security.
Being up in the air
I went to Adelaide yesterday. This is very naughty given that NT Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby had just announced a strategy aiming at making more money for our travel industry ... My booking with Qantas triggered an avalanche of texts and emails...
Aviation Taster Tour opens new horizons for Wellington students
Students from across Wellington Shire have taken a hands-on step into the world of aviation, experiencing firsthand the career opportunities available right on their doorstep through an Aviation Taster Tour hosted by Wellington Shire Council. Sixteen secondary school students from three Wellington schools took part in the tour on Tuesday 17 March, travelling between West Sale Airport and the Longford Heliport.

