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The "Vibroseis" trucks will direct harmless low-frequency soundwaves into the ground.

Trucks to help unlock riches in North West Mineral Province

Three specialised vehicles will be used in the region as part of a government initiative.

1 September, 2025

North West Weekly editor Matt Nicholls says he’s devastated to be stopping the print run of the region’s only newspaper, but is hopeful that there is a long-term future in the digital news business.

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The final print edition ... North West Weekly to go digital

Furry Friends owner Owen Kruger says his business enables locals to leave Mount Isa and not worry about their pets.

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Pet motel a haven for Mount Isa's furry friends

Mount Isa Books owner Darcy Baldwin opened the doors to his new local business at 62 Simpson Street on Saturday.

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Mount Isa's new bookstore open for business

Akubra CEO Natalie Culina says the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is one of her favourite events on the bush calendar.

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Akubra boss rapt to be backing iconic rodeo

State Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last (second from right) attended a roundtable in Sydney last week.

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Expect an offer from feds on copper smelter, soon: Last

Mount Isa product Chris Reppel and his wife Mel at the Tropical North Queensland Training Awards gala event in Cairns.

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Former Mount Isan in mix for Apprentice of the Year Award

Townsville Enterprise CEO Claudia Brumme-Smith and Mount Isa mayor Peta MacRae on the doorstep of Parliament House in Canberra.

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Feds starting to change tune on smelter support

The infamous Animal Bar inside the Karumba Lodge Hotel, which is now on the market.

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Iconic Karumba pub up for sale

Ergon Energy worker Stephen Cunningham was named the North Queensland Apprentice of the Year in Townsville on July 26 and will now vie for statewide honours.

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Mature-aged apprentice in mix for statewide award

The last blast was conducted at MICO on Monday night.

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MICO to close this week after 70 years

The QH2O team in their bottling plant on Friday last week as the business celebrated 25 years of servicing the Mount Isa community.

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After humble beginnings, QH2O celebrates 25 years

Custom Steel Fab’s Gavin Starr.

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Mount Isa community 'holding its breath': local business

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