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Windlab’s existing wind farm near Hughenden has failed to deliver long-term benefits to Flinders Shire Council.

Wind farm wins approval as council eyes royalties

Flinders Shire is leading the call for a 'fair share' of renewable energy projects.

15 January, 2025

Janene Fegan, pictured with CopperString project manager Tom Dockray, is pushing for a new substation in the McKinlay Shire.

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McKinlay Shire mayor lobbying hard for CopperString substation

Mount Isa City mayor Peta MacRae signs the memorandum of understanding with Cobalt Blue CEO Joe Kaderavek.

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Sulphuric acid deal could be a coup for Mount Isa: mayor

Powerlink’s major projects boss Ian Lowry is backing CopperString.

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Powerlink defends $9 billion cost to complete CopperString

Carpentaria Shire mayor Jack Bawden wants the big banks to stop discriminating against people living in remote parts of Australia who are finding it hard to get finance for businesses and homes.

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Postcode discrimination must end, says Gulf mayor

Normanton petrol station owners Wayne and Diane Reeves have succeeded despite being knocked back for multiple business loans.

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Business calls for NAIF limit to be dropped after big banks reject loans

Since returning to Normanton to work at the Bynoe Cafe, Keama Richardson-Mwinyi said she wanted to make a positive impact on her community.

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Home is where the heart is for the new face of Normanton cafe

The job fair offered underground copper miners the opportunity to discuss new career pathways with potential employers.

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Glencore puts on job fair for Mount Isa copper miners

Eddie and Sammy Campbell at the Cloncurry Local Business Network Gala.

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Self-taught florist scoops award at Cloncurry Local Business Network Gala

The new Telstra tower at Lake Moondarra is already providing better coverage for visitors.

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New Lake Moondarra phone tower already proving popular

The Bell & Moir Toyota sales team in Mount Isa, led by Aaron Pulman (second from left), say that interest is already soaring in the new Toyota Prado.

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Oh what a feeling! Wait is finally over as new Prado hits the market

Mount Isa McDonald’s franchisee owner James Nas is gearing up for a busy Saturday as McDonald’s restaurants across Australia celebrate McHappy Day.

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New McDonald’s owner taking a hands-on approach in Mount Isa

David Crisafulli with Peta MacRae and Kim Coghlan in Mount Isa in April 2022. All three have had a promotion since, with Mr Crisafulli the Premier, Cr MacRae the mayor, and Cr Coghlan the deputy mayor.

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Crisafulli speaks to investors keen to buy Mount Isa Mines

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