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Ratepayers feel the cost of state's water, waste fees
Mount Isa ratepayers are being stung by tariffs that are not enforced on other councils in the North West.
25 June, 2025
General News
Miners tour Mount Isa smelter prior to Glencore decision
The federal and state ministers were in the mining city last week to meet with local leaders.
25 June, 2025
Local News
Robbie Katter slams remote flight fiasco
The state MP said the system was heavily flawed and disadvantaged a lot...
Local News
Rail vision: Phosphate miner reveals Cloncurry-Karumba plan
A rail line between Cloncurry and Karumba is back on the table for a...
Local News
Doomadgee health facility named Yellagundgimarra Hospital
The name pays respect to a remarkable woman, Yellagundgimarra, whose...
Business
North West copper mine making huge investment
AIC Mines is virtually doubling its production capacity at its mine south-east of Cloncurry.
25 June, 2025
Local News
Frustrated mayors want Rex sale to be fast-tracked
North West leaders believe service levels have dropped since the airline...
Local News
Popular Mount Isa bakery set to close its doors
Brumby's will officially shut down on Thursday.
Local News
Deputy delight: Phosphate project given priority status
The PhosOne joint venture at Paradise South has been made a 'prescribed...
Community
Rodeo event pays tribute to much-loved cowboy
The local station buckjump will be named in Eli Donovan's memory.
25 June, 2025
Local News
Show will go on without us, say keen volunteers
Tonka and Ranita Toholke believe that others will step up in their absence.
Local News
Good Shepherd student in line for QRC recognition
The student his a finalist in the Exceptional Indigenous Queensland...
Local News
How you can bake your way to this year’s Ekka
It has been uears since Mount Isa has had a fruit cake entry worthy of...
Sport
Wanderers triumph against Town
The Devils are the 2025 Mount Isa Rugby League premiers.
25 June, 2025
Local News
Former jockey enjoys success in the McKinlay Cup
Aaron Spradau was the joint owner of this year's McKinlay Cup winner,...
Local News
Wanderers, Townies set for sixth straight decider
Both coaches are hoping the best is yet to come in this year's Mount Isa...
Local News
Gulf product selected for Queensland Origin team
Mackenzie Stephens will run out for the Maroons U19 side on Thursday...