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"Pure terror" after Jetstar passenger climbs out onto wing

<p>A passenger onboard a Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne has recalled the "commotion" when a man opened the emergency door just seconds after the plane landed. </p> <p>Audrey Varghese was on the flight that landed at Tullamarine airport on Thursday morning, and said the trouble began when the man became very agitated as soon as the plane touched down. </p> <p>“It’s assumed common knowledge that you stay in your seats until the seatbelt sign is turned off, but he got up as the plane was still moving," the 2GB producer told <em><a href="https://7news.com.au/news/jetstar-passenger-reveals-commotion-as-man-climbs-through-emergency-door-onto-wing-c-15792138" target="_blank" rel="noopener">7News</a></em>. </p> <p>“The cabin crew were sort of shocked at the fact that he would even do that.”</p> <p>When the plane eventually came to a stop, Varghese said the man charged to the emergency exit rows and forced passengers out of their seats to get to the emergency door. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-9OACGPBco/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-9OACGPBco/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by 7NEWS Sydney (@7newssyd)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The man then managed to open the emergency exit door and climbed out onto the wing of the plane, causing terror among the rest of the passengers.</p> <p>“There was a bit of a commotion. It was hectic, everyone was screaming,” Varghese said.</p> <p>“It was just pure terror. People were so terrified of what could possibly have gone wrong.”</p> <p>Video capture of the incident shows the man standing on the wing before sliding down the emergency slide, only to be met with police as he reached the ground. </p> <p>The AFP said officers arrested a man for “alleged aggressive behaviour and breaching aircraft safety protocols” and charges were likely to be laid.</p> <p>The remaining passengers safely disembarked the aircraft but had to wait about 45 minutes for their luggage, as the emergency slide had blocked the cargo door.</p> <p>Varghese added that Jetstar were "really good" about the luggage delays, and said the cabin crew did a “great job” handling the situation.</p> <p><em>Image credits: 7News</em></p>

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Rob Lowe's West Wing confession

<p>Rob Lowe has spoken candidly about leaving one of his most acclaimed TV shows. </p> <p>The 59-year-old actor has opened up about leaving <em>The West Wing</em>, which first aired in 1999 with Lowe playing  the character of Sam Seaborn, the Bartlet administration's deputy communications director, on the very first episode of the show. </p> <p>The show ran for seven seasons and went off the air in 2006, although Lowe left the show during season four. </p> <p>Despite the show's popularity, Lowe said that leaving the show when he did was the best decision to make for him and his future career. </p> <p>Speaking candidly on the Stitcher Studios' podcast <em>Podcrushed</em>, Lowe was asked about why he left the show, and he summed up his departure with an analogy.</p> <p>He said, "I walked away from the most popular girl at school, but I also knew that it was a super unhealthy relationship, and it was the best thing I ever did."</p> <p>The unofficial story when Lowe left the show, as reported by <em><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/TV/07/24/west.wing.lowe/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" data-ylk="slk:Daily Variety;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0" data-rapid_p="33" data-v9y="1">Daily Variety</a></em>, was that he was doing so because he couldn't get the salary that he wanted.</p> <p>As Lowe explained to <em>Podcrushed</em> hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, his decision had boiled down to one thing.</p> <p>"I felt very undervalued," said Lowe, the author of 2012's <em>Stories I Only Tell My Friends</em>. "Whenever I talk to actors who complain about, you know, their relationships on their shows, it happens. It happens in any workplace. You could be in an environment where people sandbag you, want to see you fail, don't appreciate you, whatever it is and whenever I share my stories, people are like, 'I will never share my own stories again.'"</p> <p>"They would make your hair stand up and there's some of them I wrote. I shared some of them in my book, but I purposely didn't share half of the other ones because it would make the people involved look so bad that I didn't want to do it to them."</p> <p>"So, I did not have a good experience. Tried to make it work and tried to make it work and tried to make it work and then what happened was my kids were getting to a certain age where I could see them having first girlfriends or friends and being in a relationship that was abusive and taking it," said Lowe, the father of sons John Owen, a 27-year-old actor, and venture capitalist Matthew, 29.</p> <p>"She's the popular girl, everybody likes her, she's beautiful, it must be great. All the things that people would say about making <em>The West Wing</em> to me. It's so popular, it's so amazing, it must be amazing, but I know what it's like and if I couldn't walk away from it, then how could I empower my kids to walk away from it?"</p> <p>When Lowe did leave the show, he issued a statement on why his character would be written out.</p> <p>"As much as it hurts to admit it, it has been increasingly clear, for quite a while, that there was no longer a place for Sam Seaborn on<em> The West Wing</em>," he said, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/TV/07/24/west.wing.lowe/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" data-ylk="slk:per CNN;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0" data-rapid_p="36" data-v9y="1">per CNN</a>. "However, Warner Bros. has allowed me an opportunity to leave the show as I arrived ... grateful for it, happy to have been on it and proud of it. We were a part of television history and I will never forget it."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Does Australia need new laws to combat right-wing extremism?

<p>At the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH2IUKaWXKw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Press Club</a>, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil flagged that Labor would propose <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/08/clare-oneill-warns-counter-terror-laws-may-need-to-change-to-better-handle-rightwing-extremism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">changes to Australia’s counter-terrorism laws</a>. She cited an increase in diverse threats beyond religious fundamentalism, a trend towards lone-actor, low-sophistication attacks, and more <a href="https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/asio-chief-flags-alarming-increase-in-children-lured-to-extremism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">younger people being radicalised</a>.</p> <p>Specifically, she referred to the threat of right-wing extremism, which in 2021 was <a href="https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7269257/ideologically-motivated-terror-now-taking-up-half-of-asio-work/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approaching 50% of ASIO’s caseload</a>. She did not suggest the laws will be “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/08/clare-oneill-warns-counter-terror-laws-may-need-to-change-to-better-handle-rightwing-extremism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">overhauled</a>”.</p> <p>However, O'Neil hinted that changes to criminal law could target specific ways that extreme right-wing groups organise themselves compared to groups such as al-Qaeda or Islamic State.</p> <p>Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Australia has enacted at least 96 counter-terrorism laws, amounting to <a href="https://law.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/4287735/02-Hardy-and-Williams-34.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more than 5,500 pages of legislation</a>. So do we need any more laws, or changes to existing laws, to combat right-wing terrorism?</p> <h2>Australia’s counter-terrorism laws</h2> <p>Australia has the <a href="https://theconversation.com/before-9-11-australia-had-no-counter-terrorism-laws-now-we-have-92-but-are-we-safer-166273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">largest collection of counter-terrorism laws</a> in the world. This reflects a strong belief in legality: that powers and offences should be written into the statute books and not be left to arbitrary executive power. But it also shows how readily Australian governments have responded to evolving threats with ever-increasing powers.</p> <p>Our counter-terrorism laws contain countless criminal offences and powers of surveillance, interrogation and detention. As an example, a <a href="https://theconversation.com/control-orders-for-kids-wont-make-us-any-safer-49074" target="_blank" rel="noopener">control order</a> can require a child as young as 14 to obey a curfew and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet to protect the public from a terrorist act or prevent support for terrorism.</p> <p>Most of the offences and powers rely on a broad statutory definition of terrorism. A “terrorist act” means harmful conduct or a threat that aims to: (1) advance a political, religious or ideological cause; and (2) intimidate a government or section of the public.</p> <p>Importantly, this definition is ideologically neutral – as are all the laws. They do not mention Islamist or right-wing terrorism.</p> <p>The laws apply equally to these and other terror threats, no matter the ideology. A white supremacist who prepares or commits a terrorist act faces life imprisonment in the same way as a religious fundamentalist.</p> <h2>What changes might be made?</h2> <p>We won’t know the details of Labor’s proposed changes until next year.</p> <p>The government might ask parliament to tweak the definition of a “terrorist organisation” in Division 102 of the federal <a href="http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cca1995115/sch1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Criminal Code</a>. A terrorist organisation is one that is directly or indirectly preparing a terrorist act (or that advocates a terrorist act).</p> <p>Various offences stem from this definition. It is a crime, for example, to recruit for a terrorist organisation or be a member of one.</p> <p>The Australian government maintains a <a href="https://www.nationalsecurity.gov.au/what-australia-is-doing/terrorist-organisations/listed-terrorist-organisations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">list of proscribed (banned) terrorist organisations</a>. Of the 29 currently listed, only three adhere to far-right ideology.</p> <p>This reflects a longer history of Islamist terrorism, though Australia has also <a href="https://www.themandarin.com.au/176216-australia-catching-up-with-proscription-of-far-right-groups/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lagged our closest allies</a> in banning right-wing extremist groups.</p> <p>Some features of these groups can make banning them difficult. Their membership structures, ideological demands and support for violence can be less clear compared to groups like al-Qaeda and Islamic State, which have committed and encouraged terrorist acts all around the world.</p> <p>Right-wing extremist groups <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/jan/05/far-right-and-anti-racism-groups-face-off-in-melbourne-flashpoint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hold divisive rallies</a>, <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-far-right-are-capable-recruiters-and-have-found-fertile-ground-thanks-to-covid-20210921-p58tn7.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">exploit protests</a>, spread racist sentiment and encourage hatred against minorities – but most of these acts do not constitute terrorism.</p> <p>Expanding the definition of a terrorist organisation could capture right-wing extremist groups that are dangerous to society but do not obviously engage in or support terrorist acts.</p> <p>Another possibility is that Labor could seek to ban Nazi and other hate symbols that such groups commonly use. New legislation in Victoria, which comes into force at the end of this month, makes it an <a href="https://content.legislation.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/591323bs1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">offence</a> punishable by 12 months’ imprisonment to publicly display the Nazi swastika (Hakenkreuz).</p> <p>The state offence will not apply to the <a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbols/search" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hundreds of hate symbols used by right-wing extremists</a>, but it sends an important message that neo-Nazi ideology holds no place in Australian society. It provides a legal mechanism to counter threats of right-wing extremism in a way that the federal counter-terrorism laws currently do not.</p> <h2>Are changes needed?</h2> <p>Australia’s counter-terrorism laws are already extensive and apply to all types of terrorism, so no obvious strategic gaps need to be filled. If a criminal offence or power is needed to combat terrorism, Australia already has it and more.</p> <p>Minor changes to Division 102 could target specific features of right-wing extremism compared to Islamist terrorism. Federal laws could supplement emerging state laws by outlawing hateful symbols used by right-wing extremists and other terrorist groups.</p> <p>However, <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-28/banned-neo-nazi-groups-set-sights-on-australia/100030072" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more right-wing groups</a> could be proscribed under the laws as they currently stand. Decisive action to ban internationally recognised right-wing extremist groups, combined with a national inquiry into hate crime law and its <a href="https://tacklinghate.org/blogs/new-research-defining-and-identifying-hate-motives-bias-indicators-for-the-australian-context/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reporting</a>, would send a strong message. Australia’s extensive counter-terrorism laws need not be further expanded.</p> <p><strong>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://theconversation.com/does-australia-need-new-laws-to-combat-right-wing-extremism-196219" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Conversation</a>.</strong></p> <p><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

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Mel Gibson called out by West Wing star in scathing op-ed

<p><em>West Wing</em> actor Joshua Malina has called out Mel Gibson and his employment in show business amid the controversial scandals surrounding the actor. </p> <p>Malina, who plays Will Bailey on the political drama, has questioned why Gibson is still employed in Hollywood despite his long history of alleged anti-Semitism, homophobia and bigotry. </p> <p>In a recent op-ed for The Atlantic titled <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/12/mel-gibson-anti-semitism/620873/" target="_blank">Cancel Mel Gibson</a>, Malina wondered why Hollywood's 'cancel culture' seemingly doesn't apply to Gibson. </p> <p><span>"Gibson is a well-known Jew-hater (anti-Semite is too mild). His prejudices are well documented," Malina wrote. </span></p> <p><span>"So my question is, what does a guy have to do these days to get put on Hollywood's no-fly list? I'm a character actor. I tend to take the jobs that come my way. But — and this hurts to write — you couldn't pay me enough to work with Mel Gibson." </span></p> <p><span>Mel Gibson has reportedly been cast in the upcoming John Wick prequel spin-off series titled <em>The Continental</em>, and is also rumoured to be in talks to direct <em>Lethal Weapon 5</em>. </span></p> <p><span>Malina continued, wondering when someone's ignorance and hatred outweighs their impressive resume. </span></p> <p><span>"Now, I love the <em>Lethal Weapon</em> movies (at least the first few). And Danny Glover's a gem," Malina continued. </span></p> <p><span>"But Gibson? Yes, he's a talented man. Many horrible people produce wonderful art. Put me down as an ardent fan of Roald Dahl, Pablo Picasso, and Edith Wharton; can't get enough of what they're selling." </span></p> <p><span>"But these three had the good taste to die. That makes it a lot easier to enjoy their output. Gibson lives. And Tinseltown need not employ him further."</span></p> <p><span>Joshua Malina goes on to say that the point of 'cancel culture' is to hold people accountable for their actions, but those in Hollywood often get a free pass because of their celebrity status. </span></p> <p><span>"If Gibson is welcomed back to direct the latest instalment of this beloved franchise, it may be time to stop publishing think pieces about the power of 'cancel culture,'" Malina wrote. </span></p> <p><span>"Because if he can continue to find big bucks and approbation in Hollywood, cancel culture simply does not exist."</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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Alleged right-wing extremist planned to 3D-print gun

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A man from New South Wales’ Central West region has </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://7news.com.au/news/crime/nsw-man-with-nazi-flag-in-bedroom-arrested-c-3950729" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">been arrested</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by counter-terrorism police for planning to produce a 3D gun.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">26-year-old Michael Priest has been charged for possessing a blueprint to 3D print a gun - which is prohibited by NSW firearm laws and carries a penalty of 14 years in prison.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844024/arrest-dubbo2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/788c57198f884c7ca9dbca51f26035fd" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Police Multimedia / AFP</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Police began investigating Mr Priest less than two weeks ago, after the Australian Border Force intercepted a package containing a firearm component addressed to the man.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon further investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism (JCTT) team, they discovered the man listed as the recipient of the package was also a right-wing extremist.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His home was searched by police on Friday, where they discovered a Nazi flag and a map of the state hanging on his bedroom wall.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7844023/arrest-dubbo1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/de74f9783a8c4647985b852da2139b7c" /></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Police Multimedia / AFP</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Priest has allegedly been importing “legally obtained items” since the middle of 2020, which police said were to be used to manufacture weapons.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Joint Counter Terrorism Team acted early to prevent him manufacturing a firearm, even though he allegedly made significant preparations to be able to do so,” Stephen Dametto, the counter-terrorism commander of the Australian Federal Police, said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The JCTT is made up of officers from the AFP and NSW Police, as well as investigators from intelligence agency ASIO and the NSW Crime Commission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The potential for 3D printers to print firearms, or their components, is something police are constantly monitoring, and we will take action if we have evidence a person intends to manufacture a firearm,” Dametto said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">NSW Police said homemade firearms were often poorly made, adding to the danger.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“These types of firearms add another layer of risk in terms of the safety of the community as they are unstable, and many are unable to maintain integrity once fired,” Detective Superintendent Mick Sheehy of the NSW Police and Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We will not hesitate to take action if we believe there is a possibility that a firearm could land in the wrong hands.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mr Priest appeared before a Dubbo magistrate on Monday, where he was refused bail.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He is due to appear in court again on September 27.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Police Multimedia / AFP</span></em></p>

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Be still, my beating wings: Hunters kill migrating birds on their 10,000km journey to Australia

<p>It is low tide at the end of the wet season in Broome, Western Australia. Shorebirds feeding voraciously on worms and clams suddenly get restless.</p> <p>Chattering loudly they take flight, circling up over Roebuck Bay then heading off for their northern breeding grounds more than 10,000 km away. I marvel at the epic journey ahead, and wonder how these birds will fare.</p> <p>In my former role as an assistant warden at the Broome Bird Observatory, I had the privilege of watching shorebirds, such as the bar-tailed godwit, set off on their annual migration.</p> <p>I’m now a conservation researcher at the University of Queensland, focusing on birds. Populations of migratory shorebirds are in sharp decline, and some are threatened with extinction.</p> <p>We know the destruction of coastal habitats for infrastructure development has <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms14895">taken a big toll on these amazing birds</a>. But a study I conducted with a large international team, <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320719311036">which has just been published</a>, suggests hunting is also a likely key threat.</p> <p><strong>What are migratory shorebirds?</strong></p> <p>Worldwide, there are 139 migratory shorebird species. About 75 species breed at high latitudes across Asia, Europe, and North America then migrate south in a yearly cycle.</p> <p>Some 61 migratory shorebird species occur in the Asia-Pacific, within the so-called East Asian-Australasian Flyway. This corridor includes 22 countries – from breeding grounds as far north as Alaska and Siberia to non-breeding grounds as far south as Tasmania and New Zealand. In between are counties in Asia’s east and southeast, such as South Korea and Vietnam.</p> <p>The bar-tailed godwits I used to observe at Roebuck Bay breed in Russia’s Arctic circle. They’re among about 36 migratory shorebird species to visit Australia each year, <a href="https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/da31ad38-f874-4746-a971-5510527694a4/files/revision-east-asian-australasian-flyway-population-sept-2016.pdf">amounting to more than two million birds</a>.</p> <p>They primarily arrive towards the end of the year in all states and territories – visiting coastal areas such as Moreton Bay in Queensland, Eighty Mile Beach in Western Australia, and Corner Inlet in Victoria.</p> <p>Numbers of migratory shorebirds have been falling for many species in the flyway. The trends have been detected since the 1970s <a href="https://www.publish.csiro.au/MU/MU15056">using citizen science data sets</a>.</p> <p>Five of the 61 migratory shorebird species in this flyway are globally threatened. Two travel to Australia: the great knot and far eastern curlew.</p> <p>Threats to these birds are many. They include the <a href="http://decision-point.com.au/article/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/">loss of their critical habitats</a> along their migration path, <a href="https://theconversation.com/contested-spaces-saving-nature-when-our-beaches-have-gone-to-the-dogs-72078">off-leash dogs disturbing them on Australian beaches</a>, and climate change likely <a href="https://theconversation.com/arctic-birds-face-disappearing-breeding-grounds-as-climate-warms-62656">contracting their breeding grounds</a>.</p> <p><strong>And what about hunting?</strong></p> <p>During their migration, shorebirds stop to rest and feed along a network of wetlands and mudflats. They appear predictably and in large numbers at certain sites, making them relatively easy targets for hunters.</p> <p>Estimating the extent to which birds are hunted over large areas was like completing a giant jigsaw puzzle. We spent many months scouring the literature, obtaining data and reports from colleagues then carefully assembling the pieces.</p> <p>We discovered that since the 1970s, three-quarters of all migratory shorebird species in the flyway have been hunted at some point. This includes almost all those visiting Australia and four of the five globally threatened species.</p> <p>Some records relate to historical hunting that has since been banned. For example the Latham’s snipe, a shorebird that breeds in Japan, was legally hunted in Australia until the 1980s. All migratory shorebirds are now legally protected from hunting in Australia.</p> <p>We found evidence that hunting of migratory shorebirds has occurred in 14 countries, including New Zealand and Japan, with most recent records concentrated in southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, and the northern breeding grounds, such as the US.</p> <p>For a further eight, such as Mongolia and South Korea, we could not determine whether hunting has ever occurred.</p> <p>Our research suggests hunting has likely exceeded sustainable limits in some instances. Hunting has also been pervasive – spanning vast areas over many years and involving many species.</p> <p><strong>Looking ahead</strong></p> <p>The motivations of hunters vary across the flyway, according to needs, norms, and cultural traditions. For instance, <a href="https://academic.oup.com/condor/article-abstract/121/2/duz023/5523065?redirectedFrom=fulltext">Native Americans in Alaska</a> hunt shorebirds as a food source after winter, and <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c1a9e03f407b482a158da87/t/5c42eb8e8a922d3a72d42879/1547889551203/Chowdury-Sonadia.pdf">low-income people in Southeast Asia hunt and sell them</a>.</p> <p>National governments, supported by NGOs and researchers, must find the right balance between conservation and other needs, such as food security.</p> <p>Efforts to address hunting are already underway. This includes mechanisms such as the <a href="https://www.cms.int/en/taskforce/ittea">United Nations Convention</a> on Migratory Species and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway <a href="https://www.eaaflyway.net/task-force-on-illegal-hunting-taking-and-trade-of-migratory-waterbirds/">Partnership</a>. Other efforts involve helping hunters find <a href="https://www.birdlife.org/asia/news/targeting-hunters-save-spoon-billed-sandpiper">alternative livelihoods</a>.</p> <p>Our understanding of hunting as a potential threat is hindered by a lack of coordinated monitoring across the Asia-Pacific.</p> <p>Additional surveys by BirdLife International, as well as <a href="https://cpree.princeton.edu/research/biodiversity/saving-endangered-species">university researchers</a>, is underway in southeast Asia, China, and Russia. Improving hunting assessments, and coordination between them, is essential. Without it, we are acting in the dark.</p> <p><em>The author would like to acknowledge the contributions of Professor Richard A. Fuller (University of Queensland), Professor Tiffany H. Morrison (James Cook University), Dr Bradley Woodworth (University of Queensland), Dr Taej Mundkur (Wetlands International), Dr Ding Li Yong (BirdLife International-Asia), and Professor James E.M. Watson (University of Queensland).</em></p> <p><em>Written by Eduardo Gallo-Cajiao. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/be-still-my-beating-wings-hunters-kill-migrating-birds-on-their-10-000km-journey-to-australia-138382">The Conversation.</a></em></p>

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Virgin Australia flight diverts after part of wing comes loose mid-flight

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A passenger on board a Virgin Australia flight has described the shocking moment the lower flat on the plane’s left hand wing came loose and started blowing in the wind.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The flight took off from Brisbane Airport for Melbourne just before 6pm and was diverted mid-air back to Brisbane due to an “engineering issue”. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bill Mauger was travelling with his wife and noticed the issue soon after take-off. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"As we were starting to get some altitude I looked over to the wing and it looked like there was something caught in it. It looked as though there was a bit of cardboard," he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"I thought that is a bit weird. But then I took a bit of a closer look and it was actually part of the wing peeling away.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"It was quite a large chunk of wing flapping in the breeze."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Bill tried to alert the flight attendant, he was shut down quickly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"I was waving to get her attention and she said, 'Yes, we've seen it, the captain is dealing with it.' She shut the conversation right down," Bill said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virgin Australia spoke to </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/virgin-australia-flight-diverts-back-to-brisbane-after-wing-piece-comes-loose/aa934c7c-a3b4-4643-8b48-ff26108eb56b"><span style="font-weight: 400;">9 News</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, explaining that the plane wing’s issue was an “engineering issue” and not a “safety issue”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"This was not a safety issue, however the Captain made the decision to conduct an air return so the aircraft could be inspected by our engineers as a precautionary measure," the Virgin Australia spokesperson said.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photo credit: </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/virgin-australia-flight-diverts-back-to-brisbane-after-wing-piece-comes-loose/aa934c7c-a3b4-4643-8b48-ff26108eb56b"><span style="font-weight: 400;">9news.com.au</span></a></em></p>

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“Just winging it”: Duchess Kate’s candid confession about royal life

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge has been linked to the royal family for close to 18 years after crossing paths with her now-husband Prince William back in 2001.</p> <p>But despite being familiar with the royal traditions and protocols, it seems that Kate is just figuring things out as she goes along.</p> <p>According to royal expert Omid Scobie, the mother-of-three revealed how she manages to cope and handle life in the public eye.</p> <p>“I’ve had some really nice chats with the Duchess of Cambridge over the years,” he recently revealed on<span> </span><em>Yahoo UK’s The Royal Box</em>.</p> <p>Speaking about a previous conversation he had with the 37-year-old, Scobie asked how she manages to make everything look so “normal”.</p> <p>“And she said, ‘I’m literally making it up as I go along’,” said Scobie. “For her and William she says, ‘We’re sort of winging it.’”</p> <p>And it seems to be working, as the couple are never seen to have a foot out of line.</p> <p>But while they’ve gotten a grasp on royal etiquette, it may be slightly more difficult for the Cambridge children to adjust.</p> <p>Prince George, five, Princess Charlotte, four, and one-year-old prince Louis might find growing up in the public eye to be intense.</p> <p>The three generally stay out of the spotlight, but recently accompanied their parents to the opening of Kate’s garden for the annual Chelsea Flower Show in London.</p> <p>This was the first time the entire family were spotted together since Prince Louis’ christening last year. It also gave a glimpse into the lives of the Cambridge family, with Louis walking for the first time on camera.</p> <p>The footage showed off Kate’s marvellous work for the Chelsea Flower Show, where she explained her inspiration behind the creation.</p> <p>“There’s an amazing fact I learnt recently was that 90 per cent of our adult brains are developed before the age of five,” she said.</p> <p>“And what a child experiences in those really early years directly affects how the brain develops and that’s why I think it’s so important that all of us, whether we’re parents or carers or family members, really engage in quality time with our children and babies from a really young age.</p> <p>“I really feel that nature and being interactive outdoors has huge benefits on our physical and mental wellbeing, particularly for young kiddies.”</p>

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Woolworth worker’s unexpected note on chicken wings

<p>A photo taken of boxes of fried chicken at Woolworths has left shoppers confused after a rude word appeared to be purposely written on all the containers.</p> <p>A customer uploaded the picture of the chicken wings to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/8xit11/it_took_me_a_minute_to_realize_why_someone_would/" target="_blank">Reddit</a></strong></span>, commenting:  “It took me a minute to realise why someone would be writing ‘sh*t’ all over the Woolworths chicken.”</p> <p>Social media users started questioning why all the boxes appeared to have the swear word blatantly scrawled all over it.</p> <p><img width="490" height="290" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/KyNuTDuR9_Nlrjyv8cKIag--~A/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw/http://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/d519e712547746d37cbe867d735d502d" class="Trsdu(.42s) StretchedBox W(100%) H(100%) ie-7_H(a)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>But an eagle-eyed user pointed out that there was actually a reasonable explanation.</p> <p>“For those wondering, 7:45 is written on the boxes,” one person pointed out.</p> <p>The 7:45 stamp is likely the time the chicken was cooked but when displayed upside down it appears to be something much ruder.</p> <p>But some of the users still thought the misconception was intentional.</p> <p>“I feel they wrote 7:45 once and noticed/had a laugh that it looked similar, and it’s now their in-joke/silent protest,” one user said.</p>

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Passengers literally forced to "wing it" on horror flight

<p><span>Passengers on a flight from Detroit to Denver were forced to evacuate a Delta Air Lines flight, climbing out of the plane’s windows, because of smoke in the cabin.</span></p> <p><span>The flight, which landed on Tuesday and was carrying 146 passengers, had an emergency evacuation while the plane was taxiing to terminal.</span></p> <p><span>Delta Flight 1854 from Detroit landed around 8:10 pm when smoke started appearing.</span></p> <p><span>Flight attendants instructed passengers to cover their faces and to get down as low as possible.</span></p> <p><span>“We didn’t get any clear instructions, so people were like, hey, smoke,” passenger Paige Armstrong said. </span></p> <p><span>“Someone was whistling, people were yelling, everyone was pressing their buttons and then they opened the cockpit.</span></p> <p><span>“The woman next to me may have been a flight attendant and she said they are checking with the pilot to see what was going on. And I said, ‘Why don’t they let us out?’ Then they did. Then everyone was very orderly and polite.”</span></p> <p><span>All of the passengers exited the plane by using either slides or a window near the wing of the plane.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">More pictures. We’re all inside waiting for info and our bags. We all keep saying how bad our mouths taste still after breathing it. <a href="https://t.co/urEoi5JiHX">pic.twitter.com/urEoi5JiHX</a></p> — Rachel Naftel (@rachelnaftel) <a href="https://twitter.com/rachelnaftel/status/994056485616353281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <p><span>There were a few reports of passengers who had minor smoke inhalation.</span></p> <p><span>“After arrival in Denver and during taxi to the gate, Delta flight 1854 from Detroit to Denver stopped on a taxiway where customers deplaned via slides and over-wing exits due to an observance of smoke in the cabin,” Delta said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span>“Airport response vehicles met the aircraft out of an abundance of caution and customers were transported to the terminal via buses. The safety of Delta’s customers and crew is our top priority and we apologise for the concern this situation has caused.”</span></p> <p><span>The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate what went wrong. </span></p>

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"I thought the wings would tear off" – passenger recounts terrifying landing in NZ

<p><span>An Air New Zealand flight into Wellington on Monday had to make three attempts at landing in rapidly shifting winds, with passengers clinging to their seats.</span></p> <p><span>The flight from Auckland had to abort two landings before eventually touching down in the capital at 7.21pm, about 20 minutes behind schedule.</span></p> <p><span>The arrival left some passengers on the edge of their seats as the plane roared across the runway after landing.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Our <a href="https://twitter.com/FlyAirNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FlyAirNZ</a> pilot earned his stunt wings with tonight’s Wellington landing. Pulled up from the first attempt at house height. Abandoned the second as the wind chucked us about. Landed on the third go, then slammed the brakes so hard I thought the wings would tear off!</p> — Patrick Crewdson (@PatrickCrewdson) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickCrewdson/status/950257542986256384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2018</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p> <p><span>"[The pilot] landed on the third go, then slammed the brakes so hard I thought the wings would tear off," </span><em><span>Stuff</span></em><span> editor Patrick Crewdson posted on Twitter.</span></p> <p><span>An Air New Zealand spokesman said the flight was never in danger, and speculation on social media that the plane landed with a strong tail wind behind it was inaccurate.</span></p> <p><span>"Due to the wind changing direction as NZ449 made its approach into Wellington Airport, the pilots made two attempts to land, followed by standard 'go-around' procedures, before landing without further incident," Andrew Brown said.</span></p> <p><span>The aircraft landed into a light headwind, and the braking was normal for the weather conditions at the time.</span></p> <p><span>Passengers gave a round of applause when the flight landed, and the pilot came out of the cockpit to thank them, Crewdson said.</span></p> <p><span>"I've had my fair share of bumpy landings in Wellington, but have never been more relieved to be safely on the ground."</span></p> <p><span>A Wellington Airport spokeswoman said the airport was not aware of any significant weather conditions on Monday evening.</span></p> <p><span>Civil Aviation Authority corporate communications manager Mike Richards said there were no specific guidelines for landing in high winds.</span></p> <p><span>The decision was an operational one made by pilots, in conjunction with air traffic control.</span></p> <p><span>Airways senior communications adviser Isabelle Teresa said surface wind speeds were recorded for flights, but those would be different to winds the aircraft could experience on approach.</span></p> <p><em>Written by Damian George. Republished with permission of <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz.</span></strong></a></em></p>

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Why airplanes have wing tips

<p>In a clever marketing move, Qantas has added its logo to airplane winglets, so that every time a passenger snaps a photo from the window, the flying kangaroo will be within frame.</p> <p>But these wing tips have a much more important function than to look good in photos.</p> <p>Winglets, or wing tips, are there to reduce something called vortex drag, Qantas explains in a new blog post.</p> <p>"When an aircraft is flying, air flowing over the top and bottom of the wing creates a long spiral (or, vortex) that forms behind the tip of the wings.</p> <p>"Even though these spirals look pretty impressive, the drag they create isn't ideal.</p> <p>"Drag places additional resistance on an aircraft, which means we need to use more power and burn more fuel to counteract it."</p> <p>By adding winglets, which have only been introduced in recent times, they reduce the amount of air "swirling around at the end of the wing" and reduce the drag.</p> <p>Not only that, but the winglets give the airplane greater stability, leading to a smoother take-off.</p> <p>Savvy planespotters can even identify an airplane by the shape of the winglet.</p> <p>"All of our Boeing 737s have blended winglets which curve up from the end of the wing. Our colleagues over at Jetstar operate similar-sized but Airbus manufactured aircraft called A320s whose winglets are called sharklets," the airline said.</p> <p>"On our A330 and A380 aircraft the wingtip is triangular in shape while on our Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (the first of which arrives this year) the entire wing is curved up into what is known as a raked wing tip."</p> <p>First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</p>

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Honey soy chicken wings

<p>If you’re entertaining guests and need something meaty before the main course, look no further than these delicious, easy to make, honey soy chicken wings.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1/3 cup AYAM Honey and Soy Marinade and Sauce</li> <li>2 tablespoon AYAM Sweet Chilli Sauce</li> <li>1 teaspoon Chinese five spice</li> <li>3 teaspoon grated fresh ginger</li> <li>4 cloves garlic, crushed</li> <li>1kg chicken wings</li> <li>1 tablespoon sesame seeds</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Combine the honey and soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, five spice, ginger and garlic in a large bowl. Add the chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.</li> <li>Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Place the chicken on a baking tray and bake for 40 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally and brushing with the marinade.</li> <li>Serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds.</li> </ol> <p>Mmm, so delicious, and so simple!</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://www.ayam.com.au/store/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ayam Australia.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/12/chicken-mango-coriander-cabbage-lime-chilli-salad/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Chicken mango coriander cabbage lime chilli salad</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/12/carrot-quinoa-and-haloumi-salad/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Carrot, quinoa and haloumi salad</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/12/salmon-and-beetroot-salad/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Salmon and beetroot salad</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Fried chicken wings with honey and sesame glaze

<p>Chicken wings glazed with honey and sesame will disappear before your very eyes. Soaking the chicken wings in brine first helps to keep the meat moist, tender and full of flavour.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>12 chicken wings, tips removed</li> <li>50g cooking salt</li> <li>100g plain flour</li> <li>100g corn starch</li> <li>100g potato starch flour</li> <li>150g onion powder</li> <li>150g garlic powder</li> <li>160g baking powder</li> <li>vegetable oil, for frying</li> </ul> <p><em>For the glaze</em></p> <ul> <li>2 tbsp. dark soy sauce</li> <li>2 tbsp. honey</li> <li>2 tbsp. oyster sauce</li> <li>2 tsp rice vinegar</li> <li>1 garlic clove, finely chopped</li> <li>2 tsp grated ginger</li> <li>2 tsp sesame oil</li> <li>2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>The day before, cut each chicken wing in half at the joint. Make a brine by combining salt with 1 litre of water. Leave chicken in brine for 18-24 hours (do not leave longer than 24 hours). Drain well.</li> <li>For the glaze, reserve 1 tbsp. sesame seeds. Whisk together remaining sesame seeds and all other ingredients in a large bowl. Check seasoning.</li> <li>Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl. Fill another container with cold water and have a third, empty container ready.</li> <li>Place chicken into flour mix and toss through. Shake off any excess. Place into water for a few seconds then lift out, drain well, then put back into flour mix for a second dusting. Shake off any excess and place in clean bowl ready for frying.</li> <li>Heat oil in a wok to 180°C (a cube of bread will turn gold in about 10 seconds). The oil should be deep enough to deep-fry chicken in batches until golden, about 7-8 minutes a batch. Do not overcrowd the wok and ensure oil is hot enough before adding more chicken. Drain well on paper towel.</li> <li>Dress the chicken with the glaze and serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining sesame seeds.</li> </ol> <p><em>Written by Neil Perry. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/kung-pao-chicken/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Kung pao chicken</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/buttermilk-popcorn-chicken/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Buttermilk popcorn chicken</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/03/deep-fried-chicken/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Deep-fried chicken</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Camper’s teriyaki chicken wings

<p>When you’re camping, it might seem like your only food options are canned goods, hot dogs, and roasted marshmallows. If you‘ve got a camp-stove, why not change up your outdoor routine with these camp-site teriyaki chicken wings.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p><ul><li>1 dozen chicken wings</li><li>1 cup of soya sauce</li><li>1 tablespoon of minced ginger</li><li>3 cloves of minced garlic</li><li>1 ½ tablespoons of dry mustard powder</li><li>1 cup of brown sugar</li><li>½ a cup of water</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p><p>1. Preheat your camp oven to medium.</p><p>2. Using your gas stove, in a saucepan, bring soya sauce, ginger, garlic, mustard powder, brown sugar and water to a boil and remove from heat.</p><p>3. Put chicken wings in baking tin, pouring the heated sauce over top.</p><p>4. Bake for 90 minutes in your camp oven. Turn consistently.</p><p>5. For crispier wings, during the last five minutes of cooking, add more coals to the oven.</p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/chicken-cacciatore/">Chicken cacciatore</a></strong></span></em></p><p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/caravan-cooking-vegetable-skewers/">Caravan cooking: Vegetable skewers</a></strong></span></em></p><p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/how-to-make-trail-mix/">How to make the perfect trail mix</a></strong></span></em></p>

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Spicy chicken wings

<p>These chicken wings are spicy and smoked to perfection. A great option when you and friends are enjoying the great outdoors.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p><ul><li>2 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper</li><li>1 tablespoon onion powder</li><li>1 tablespoon chilli powder</li><li>1 tablespoon garlic powder</li><li>1 tablespoon seasoned salt</li><li>2 kg chicken wings, rinsed and dried</li><li>1 cup honey</li><li>½ cup hot barbeque sauce</li><li>3 tablespoons apple juice</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p><ol><li>In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, onion powder, chilli powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Place the chicken wings in a large Ziplock bag. Pour in the dry rub and shake to coat the wings well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (at room temperature) or as long as 24 hours (in the refrigerator).</li><li>Preheat smoker to 107˚C. Place the wings on the top rack of the smoker and cook for 20 minutes. Turn wings and cook for another 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 65˚C.</li><li>While the wings are cooking, mix the honey, barbecue sauce, and apple juice together in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until warmed through. Remove the wings from the smoker and place in a disposable aluminium foil pan. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Return to smoker on second rack and cook for another 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.</li><li>Remove from the smoker and serve immediately.</li></ol><p><strong>HINT:</strong></p><p>These wings are super spicy so use less dry rub or omit the Chilli powder for a milder flavour.</p><p><strong>Suggested wood for smoking:</strong></p><p>Apple</p><p><em>First appeared on the Ray’s Outdoors website</em>.&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://blog.raysoutdoors.com.au/recipes" target="_blank">Visit them&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more camping advice.</a></strong></span></p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/how-to-make-trail-mix/">How to make the perfect trail mix</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/caravan-cooking-vegetable-skewers/">Caravan cooking: vegetable skewers</a></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="/lifestyle/outdoors/2015/06/make-smores/">Campfire dessert: how to make s’mores</a></strong></em></span></p>

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