Millionaire Barbeques Galore founder was the pilot of a helicopter that crashed and killed two people in the Snowy Mountains

Founder of Barbeques Galore Peter Woodland, 75, has died in a helicopter crash

He was piloting the helicopter when it crashed just east of the Snowy Mountains

Mr Woodland's partner was also killed in the helicopter crash late Monday night

The cause of the crash is not yet known and are piecing together final moments

Barbeques Galore founder Peter Woodland was flying the four-seater helicopter that crashed near the Snowy Mountains, killing two people.

Mr Woodland, 75, was killed along with his wife, 64, about 200m east of the NSW Snowy Mountains late on Monday night.

The Sydney businessman was the co-founder of outdoor recreation retailers Barbeques Galore and BeefEater Barbeques.

Emergency services were called to the scene at Kiandra Flats around 11.55pm on Monday after a request from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority rescue centre.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Angus Mitchell said an investigation was still piecing together the final moments of the helicopter's journey.

'We're still piecing together the last movements and indeed the last day or so of this helicopter,' Australian Transport Safety Bureau chief commissioner Angus Mitchell said.

'We do know that it was flying on Sunday, quite likely in company with a number of other helicopters.

'We don't know where it's launched from at this stage and whether it's refuelled. We don't believe that there was a distress call made.'

Superintendent John Klepczarek described the scene as 'horrific'.

Investigators have not yet determined what caused the crash but said the helicopter – a red and white Bell 206 Jet Ranger – had landed early from a trip on Sunday, possibly due to poor weather.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10692187/BBQs-Galore-founder-Peter-Woodland-killed-helicopter-crash-near-Snowy-Mountains.html

Second chopper crash with business leaders in a week - targeted kill or staged death?

Dan Andrews extends pandemic declaration for THREE MONTHS allowing him to impose whatever Covid restrictions he wants at will

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has extended the state's pandemic declaration

The new extension will see the pandemic declaration expire at 11.59pm, 12 July

Pandemic declaration has been a source of mass public protests since late 2021

Daniel Andrews has extended his controversial pandemic declaration, giving him sweeping Covid powers for another three months.

The Victorian premier blamed the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron for holding on to the unprecedented powers until more of his state gets their booster shot.

There were huge protests since the laws were announced in late 2021 as much of the public feels it gives too much power to the premier and his cabinet.

Mr Andrews said the extension was essential for protecting public health as cases rise from the new BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

'This extension enables us to keep modest and sensible settings in place to reduce transmission and hospitalisation – that means more support for health workers and limiting its impact on our community,' he said.

'We don't want rules on any longer than they need to be. We'll continue to follow the advice to protect what we've built while protecting our community.'

The decision was made after consultation with Victoria's health minister and acting chief health officer.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10691299/Dan-Andrews-extends-controversial-pandemic-declaration.html

China accuses US, UK and Australia of trying to build Asia-Pacific NATO

China has accused the US, UK and Australia of trying to build an "Asia-Pacific version of NATO" after the three countries announced that they will develop hypersonic weapons via the recently created AUKUS security alliance.

Key points:

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the AUKUS alliance threatened regional stability

Mr Zhao said the trilateral security partnership was an 'Anglo-Saxon clique'

Mr Zhao also condemned a proposed sale of missile equipment to Taiwan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the plan after holding a check-in on the progress of AUKUS, the Indo-Pacific alliance that was launched by the three countries in September.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a daily briefing that the cooperation would "undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region,">

"The US, UK and Australia will cooperate in developing hypersonic weapons and other advanced military technology," Mr Zhao said.

"Their ultimate goal is to create the Asia-Pacific version of NATO and serve the US hegemony outright. Asia-Pacific countries are of course firmly opposed to this."

The alliance comes amid growing concerns by the US and allies about China's growing military assertiveness in the Pacific.

Australia, the UK and the US have already begun work on deepening collaboration across a range of advanced military technologies, including cyber, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and undersea robotics.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-07/china-accuses-aukus-of-buiding-asia-pacific-nato-hypersonic/100972336

Bombshell video by YouTube star making allegations about gay sex in the prayer room at Parliament House is DELETED over a defamation complaint

friendlyjordies YouTube video about gay sex acts in Parliament is taken down

Video deleted over defamation complaint alleging the report made false claims

Friendlyjordies - real name Jordan Shanks - vowed to fight and claims censorship

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10690853/Friendlyjordies-prayer-room-video-sex-Parliament-House-removed-YouTube.html

And remember this from last year?

Peta Credlin levels bombshell ‘gay orgies’ claim at former Liberal staff members

‘I know who you are. I see you.’

https://7news.com.au/politics/peta-credlin-levels-bombshell-gay-orgies-claim-at-former-liberal-staff-members-c-2430756

216th day

August 4 is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 149 days remain until the end of the year.

6 x 6 x 6 = 216

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Disney hires ex-Hillary Clinton staffer and chief of Biden's COVID-19 vaccine education strategy as new spox

The Walt Disney Corporation has just hired a former Hillary Clinton presidential campaign flack and the leader of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccination education campaign to serve as its chief spokeswoman.

In a news release Tuesday, Disney announced that Kristina Schake will take over as the company's executive vice president for global communications, reporting to chief corporate affairs officer Geoff Morrell.

“I could not be more pleased to welcome Kristina to Disney and to have her leading communications for the company,” Morrell said in a statement.

“Her experience in the public and private sectors, in political and corporate campaigns, make her ideally suited for this important role and to help me integrate communications with government relations, public policy, and corporate social responsibility into a new Corporate Affairs team," he added.

Disney bragged that Schake has more than three decades of experience working in government, media, business, entertainment, and technology. Most recently, she was appointed by Biden to lead the federal government's national COVID-19 vaccine education campaign. She has previously served as the Global Communications Director for Instagram and in 2016 she was the deputy communications director for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Before that, she served in the Obama administration as special assistant to the president and communications director to the first lady.

“As Disney approaches its 100th anniversary, I’m excited to lead the company’s global communications work at this pivotal moment of growth and transformation,” said Schake in a statement. “The magical stories and experiences Disney creates enrich the lives of countless people around the world and it’s an honor for me to be a part of that, helping Bob Chapek, Geoff Morrell, and the talented teams throughout the company tell the story of Disney as it begins its second century.”

Disney set itself up as a political punching bag for Republican politicians like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this year when the company took an activist position opposing Florida's Parental Rights in Education law. The law prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3, but Democrats and progressive activists inaccurately labeled it the "Don't Say Gay" bill, alleging that GOP politicians wanted to hatefully attack trans kids.

Caving to pressure from LGBTQ+ employees and outside groups, Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the law and the company issued a statement declaring, "Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts," leading to multiple public confrontations with DeSantis.

Disney has increasingly signaled it will take more action to appease the left and alienate conservatives. In March, leaked videos from a corporate meeting showed Disney executives and producers boasting about implementing "gay agenda" content directed at children and families.

The hiring of a veteran Democratic communications pro like Schake continues the company's political drift leftward.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/disney-hires-ex-hillary-clinton-staffer-and-chief-of-biden-s-covid-19-vaccine-education-strategy-as-new-spox

Former President of Madison District Public Schools Board of Education Charged with Tax Evasion for Failing to Report Over $500,000 in Income

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/former-president-madison-district-public-schools-board-education-charged-tax-evasion