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O-Pin Bowling co-owner Steven Milligan says the lanes have been full of families enjoying time together during the school holiday break.

Ten-pin bowling proves popular over school holidays

O-Pin Bowling had a solid summer period and hopes to grow the business in 2025.

22 January, 2025

Hughenden is no stranger to wind farms with turbines a regular fixture on the horizon.

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State's wind farm policy backed by Flinders Shire Council

Neil and Ellen Warner cut the cake to mark 40 years since purchasing Julia Creek News. The couple invited friends and old employees to a special morning tea last Tuesday to mark the milestone.

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Major milestone for Julia Creek newsagents

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

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Wind farm wins approval as council eyes royalties

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

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