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Smelter's long-term future is far from secure, says Glencore
Despite a $600 million support package, the future of the smelter is far from secure.
17 October, 2025
General News
Free walk-in mental health centre officially opened
The centre offers free mental health support and care for people in distress, without the need for an appointment.
15 October, 2025
Local News
Katter slams Powerlink for bungling of CopperString rollout
The Member for Traeger says the government-owned corporation has been...
Local News
North West airports receive important funding for upgrades
The local airports and aerodromes are the lifeblood for many remote...
Local News
CopperString doubts with no plan for Hughenden-Mount Isa link
There is no timeframe for the Western Link that would connect Mount Isa...
Business
Terms of reference released for Croydon graphite project
The mine could provide up to 100 full-time jobs when running at capacity.
3 October, 2025
Local News
Phosphate Hill set to shut down next year: Dyno Nobel
The fertiliser plant is on the market but will shut down by September...
Local News
Major setback for Julia Creek vanadium project
A scoping study released last year is now invalid, the fledgling company...
Local News
All systems go for PRL Group to take over Dajarra mine
The Christmas Island company is now in charge of the beleaguered Ardmore...
Community
Star-studded line-up announced for Big Red Bash
Some of Australia's biggest names will appear in Birdsville next year.
16 October, 2025
Local News
Cloncurry seniors get into the spring carnival spirit
The Cloncurry Shire Council hosted another one of its successful seniors...
Local News
Fond memories recalled at Mount Isa's annual Bishop's Dinner
The keynote address was given by former Mount Isa priest Terry Lyons.
Local News
Free Richmond jobs expo open to the community this Saturday
The free event will bring together local businesses, industry...
Sport
Big day for Mackay stable with three feature wins at Cloncurry
John Manzelmann was a happy man after his son and partner picked up a heap of prizemoney at Schumacher Park.
11 October, 2025
Local News
Marmalade duo to help launch Mount Isa cricket season
Checkers and Jim Brady are in the mining city to fly the flag for the...
Local News
Great Northern Rodeo Series finals to be staged this Saturday
The Mount Isa rodeo season officially comes to an end this weekend.
Local News
Royes hoping to book another ticket to Brisbane at Cloncurry
The trainer of Mr Metrics has a strong team of horses engaged at...