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North West councils receive $45m for local projects
The cash splash was made by the federal government last week after five years of negotiations.
19 February, 2025
General News
Queensland councils after a bigger slice of funding pie
The LGAQ is running a campaign in the lead-up to the federal election.
19 February, 2025
Local News
Cloncurry council sweating on airport funds
The council is awaiting the outcome of a $10.2 million funding application.
Local News
$4.5m will make a splash at Karumba Point: mayor
Jack Bawden said minimising erosion along Karumba Point was essential to...
Local News
Last stretch of Kennedy Developmental Road to be finally sealed
Anthony Albanese made the commitment in federal parliament last week.
Business
Local business ready to deliver a new school bus service
Following the success of a smaller bus service, Mount Isa Coaches is ready to ramp up if required.
19 February, 2025
Local News
Doomadgee store well prepared for the wet season
The Gulf community shouldn't run out of supplies, the supermarket owner...
Local News
Ergon defends its planned blackouts in Mount Isa suburbs
The energy company has received negative feedback for the regular outages.
Local News
Council considers selling loss-making batch plant
The Mount Isa City Council batch plant has been losing money over the...
Community
Mount Isa's service groups working together
The city's prominent organisations gathered this month to discuss how they can collaborate in 2025.
19 February, 2025
Local News
Lake Moondarra given a much-needed community clean-up
Dedicated local residents took to the water and banks last week to...
Local News
LifeFlight running free training sessions in the North West
There will be sessions in Camooweal and Mount Isa next week.
Local News
Flinders Shire Council invests in community defibrillators
The council has partnered with the Queensland Ambulance Service to roll...
Sport
Racing in the North West resumes this Saturday
There will be a five-race program at Buchanan Park to kick off 2025.
19 February, 2025
Local News
Mount Isa Rugby League embracing the RISE model
Local school kids began the NRL’s Routine Identity Socialise Evolve...
Local News
Swimming making waves across the North West
Swimmers and coaches were put through their paces at Splashez Aquatic...
Local News
Mount Isa boxer defends his title in Townsville
Allan Hazle kept his championship belt after a split decision in the...