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Time against us, say industry leaders as governments weigh up call
The future of the Mount Isa copper smelter is far from guaranteed.
9 July, 2025
General News
Hughenden CopperString camp almost completed
Powerlink recently hosted a walkthrough of the workers' accommodation on the outskirts of Hughenden.
9 July, 2025
Local News
Australian-first rural pilot program comes to Mount Isa
The program is being run in collaboration with the Townsville and North...
Local News
Campdraft a coup for Mount Isa's economy
The fast-growing sport is providing a much-needed boost to local...
Local News
NWQROC appoints new executive officer
Joshua Dyke will replace outgoing executive Greg Hoffman.
Business
Lady Loretta in the sights of Austral Resources?
North West Weekly understands the miner is in talks with Glencore over the mine, which is due to shut down soon.
9 July, 2025
Local News
Haymans investment signals a strong future for the North West
The wholesaler says it will continue to service Mount Isa and surrounds...
Local News
Homegrown apprentices 'a must' for new projects
There's no point building massive projects in the bush without...
Local News
Mount Isa Mines Rodeo partners with Aussie icon
Akubra has been named as Presenting Partner of this year's event.
Community
Rodeo royalty preparing to make Mount Isa pilgramage
There's just one month to go until the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo and one NSW family can't wait.
9 July, 2025
Local News
Cloncurry music star prepares to hone her talent
Elenore Taifalos is a young girl with a big future.
Local News
QCB's community grants program opened
Local groups and clubs are encouraged to put in an application.
Local News
Mount Isa NAIDOC Week celebrations begin Sunday
There's a jam-packed schedule of events on the NAIDOC Week calendar.
Sport
Region well represented at Laurie Spina Shield
Teams from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and the Mid West played in the Townsville carnival.
9 July, 2025
Local News
City of Mount Isa Open champions go back-to-back
Scott SIbson and Kate Chadwick were once again the winners of Mount...
Local News
Fit and firing Yadi scores Mount Isa double
Nor Yadi had two winners in his full-time return to the saddle.
Local News
Rugby league championships inject cash into the city
Hundreds flocked to Mount Isa for the school sport championships.