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Traeger MP Robbie Katter believes the creation of a Special Economic Zone in the North West would have an immediate impact on investment in the region.

Special Economic Zone push for the North West

North West leaders are keen to come up with a solution that stimulates growth in the region.

5 March, 2025

Turning the first sod of the CopperString construction camp at Richmond last year were Powerlink’s project manager Tom Dackray, mayor John Wharton and Traditional Owner Darren Kynuna.

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CopperString has our support, says Powerlink

Makaela Coster came to Mount Isa as a vacation student five years ago, but hasn’t left after falling in love with underground work at George Fisher Mine.

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Enthusiastic miner is leading by example

Long-term Mount Isa resident Tessie Cunado began her working life in the Philippines on the set of legendary Hollywood movie Apocalypse Now.

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Accidental actress recalls cameo in Apocalypse Now

The Cloncurry Airport needs more funding to complete the major upgrade the council has planned for the facility.

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Katter not happy with Queensland rPPP funding delay

Mount Isa and the North West would be an ideal candidate for a Special Economic Zone, says former Fortescue Metals Group CEO Nev Power.

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North West makes sense for economic zone, says Power

NWQROC executive director Greg Hoffman wants greater efficiencies in government funding.

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North West leaders ready to make pitch in fight against red tape

Industry leaders and local businesses were invited to the launch of the Mount Isa Future Ready Economic Roadmap at the Civic Centre on Friday.

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Mount Isa's future appears green after roadmap released

The Next Economy has put together a roadmap for Mount Isa City Council that largely ignores our history as a world leader in the mining industry. Instead, it urges Mount Isa to gamble on new technologies that are largely untested.

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EDITORIAL: Flawed roadmap gambles with Mount Isa's future

Mount Isa's leaders must embrace the resources sector to shore up the local economy, says Nev Power.

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City's future still dependent on mining, says Power

Richmond mayor John Wharton, who is also the chair of the North West Regional Roads and Transport Group, says the Department of Transport and Main Roads is too Brisbane-focused and has called for the state body to appoint a permanent district director.

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Mayor takes aim at TMR for its lack of a local director

Mount Isa mayor Peta MacRae at the Dugald River solar farm on the outskirts of the city.

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Mount Isa is open for business: mayor

Glencore is closing its underground copper mines in 2025.

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Social transition strategy is on the horizon: Glencore

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