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In the line of fires

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Victoria, an active proponent of aerial firefighting since 1929 and the first state to deploy the large heavy lift helicopter 'Elvis', the Erickson S-64F Aircrane, leads Australia and the world in the science and practice of fire rappelling, an activity similar to abseiling down a cliff or wall. Rappelers and other firefighters play a vital role in fire protection work, especially bushfire control.

Management dynamics, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Fighter Aircraft, Management, Usage, Fighter planes, Company business management, Fire fighters, Firefighters

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Are you being served?

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This article discusses the lack of telecommunications services in remote areas of Australia and plans for Telstra to provide such services. Topics include the Kimberly Aboriginal Medical Services Council's criticism of the project, the demand for working telephone connections, and difficulties in providing Internet access to remote regions.

Communications Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Social aspects, Product development, Telecommunications systems, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Rural telecommunication, Rural telecommunications, Telecommunication systems, Rural health services

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