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It is alleged that 1160 vapes, 58,344 illicit cigarettes, 3.3kg of loose tobacco, 1200 nicotine pouches, 38 bongs and 399 ice pipes were seized during the raids.

EXCLUSIVE: Illicit smokes, vapes seized during tobacco raids

Queensland Health's "Flying Squad" seized 58,344 illicit cigarettes during raids on four Mount Isa businesses.

23 April, 2025

Keith Cox will play his final rendition of the Last Post this Friday as he prepares to leave Mount Isa.

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The Last Post: Keith Cox ready for final performance

Mount Isa mayor Peta MacRae said increasing the usage of Centennial Place by community groups was one way to reduce loitering in the area.

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Park loiterers costing Mount Isa ratepayers

The Gregory River Canoe Marathon will definitely go ahead on May 4 this year after cancellations in 2024 and 2023 due to high river levels.

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Gregory pumped up for back-to-back race days

Graffiti has become a growing problem in Mount Isa.

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Council keen to erase Mount Isa’s graffiti artists

Gulf Christian College principal Andrew Evetts says his school has run out of space to accommodate student growth and wants the existing TAFE site.

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Gulf school desperately needs TAFE site: principal

The Coalition says it has a plan to speed up mining activity in the North West.

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We'll push North West Minerals Province, says Coalition

Mount Isa residents Val and Peter Bacon said they decided to vote early to avoid long lines and were among the first to cast their vote on Tuesday.

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Pre-poll voting commences in Kennedy

Mourning the passing of Pope Francis on Tuesday were Father Nnaemeka Njezi, Bishop Tim Harris, Father Mick Lowcock and Father Will Brennan.

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Catholic leaders mourn the passing of Pope Francis

Thousands of people visit Krys the crocodile at Normanton each year as part of their trip to the Gulf of Carpentaria. However, flooding in the Outback has scared away visitors in 2025, with many cancelling their trips to the region.

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Tourism crisis: Flooding scaring away visitors to region

Yagurli Tours in Burketown says there is massive growth potential for tourism in the Gulf, simply because many people do not understand how easy it is to drive there from places like Cairns and Townsville.

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More education needed about our region, says remote operator

Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, who is running for re-election, says the federal government should support Mount Isa’s copper smelter, but doesn’t want to see Glencore handed a blank cheque.

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Katter makes the call to support copper smelter

LNP candidate for Kennedy Annette Swaine has drawn top spot on the ballot paper.

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Eight in Kennedy race as LNP draws pole position

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