Thanks for all the advise guys.
Will check out those sites, (had a look at the main Townsville site & havent had any response from them yet!!). If anyone knows any pilot that works in & around Townsville please let me know contact details so I can get the low down! It doesn't have to be Townsville either, if you know a helicopter pilot flying at the moment in Oz, drop me a line!
Cheers!!