If you are talking about short commuter hops v driving what about Newcastle to Sydney with Aeropelican in twotters? That worked for years now in J32's I think-correct me if I am wrong.
I suppose they are just trying to use the same model off a lower population base.
The comments regarding negativity and cycnics on this forum are correct. I don't think this forum is a good and accurate reflection of the majority of pilots. Most I feel have given up on it.