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Entry for a pineapple: Rodeo keeps ticket pricing promise
Ticket prices for this year's Mount Isa Mines Rodeo have been cut in half.
2 April, 2025
General News
Future of Cloncurry's medical centre remains unclear
The owner of the Ramsay Street Medical Centre is walking away in June.
2 April, 2025
Local News
'Talk to a mate' – Boulia mayor's thoughts with western communities
Rick Britton knows all too well what his mates further south are going...
Local News
Election called: 11km of vital road to finally be sealed
The budget was one of the last things ticked off by the government...
Local News
Buffel grass has the support of KAP and LNP
Bob Katter and Susan McDonald spoke about the dangers of declaring...
Business
Infrastructure projects would stimulate Dajarra economy: local
Roadhouse owner Scott Punch wants to see other projects fast-tracked to help the Dajarra economy.
2 April, 2025
Local News
Quartz first, then copper: Mount Isa Minerals
A new mining project is about to take off in Mount Isa.
Local News
Global appetite for North West uranium: CEO
There would be a lot of interest in the North West if the uranium mining...
Local News
Rail fix also a priority for North West graziers: MLA
Making the Mount Isa-Townsville rail line more efficient will improve...
Community
Dajarra families upset by lack of playground in community
The council removed the playground for housing, but has yet to replace it after two years.
2 April, 2025
Local News
Education is key to DV reduction in migrant households
Members of Mount Isa's multicultural community attended a workshop aimed...
Local News
Angel Flights pop into Burketown and Gulf communities
Services were brought to the communities, rather than flying out locals...
Local News
Melanoma March pays tribute to much-loved Mount Isan
The community is invited to attend the walk-for-a-cause this Sunday.
Sport
Sibling rivalry has bronc rider chasing victory in Mount Isa
A rising saddle bronc rider wants success at the Great Northern Rodeo Series.
2 April, 2025
Local News
Rain puts iconic North West meetings in doubt
While most have welcomed the rain, the impact will wreak havoc on the...
Local News
Have saddle, will travel: jockey relishes Isa trip
Tessa Townsend's long drive was made worthwhile as she picked up a win...
Local News
Gulf premiers preparing to defend title
Normanton will take on a combined Mount Isa side at John Henry Oval this...