Minister aware of region’s issues

03 Jul 09 | RECRUITING and retaining staff in the North West was one of the issues brought to Deputy Premier Paul Lucas as part of his listening tour to the region in the past two days.

Charges laid after stabbing

03 Jul 09 | A 46 -YEAR-old man is expected to face Mount Isa Magistrates Court today after he allegedly stabbed a woman repeatedly yesterday morning.

Festival for the rock loverFestival for the rock lover

Festival for the rock loverFestival for the rock lover
03 Jul 09 | F you fancy a bit of sparkle, love to fossick or just have a fascination in gems or minerals – then Rockhana is the place to be this weekend.
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Stick fighters face off in Isa

Stick fighters face off in Isa
03 Jul 09 | AFTER six months of solid preparation, the Mount Isa Stick Fighting Club is raring to go for its inaugural turn at hosting the national championships this weekend.

Games fever strikes region.

Games fever strikes region.
03 Jul 09 | GIVING up on competitive cycling was one of the toughest decisions Sara Carrigan has had to make in her lifetime.
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Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance

Sets appeal: tennis and physical appearance
30 Jun 09 | Beauty aces talent: A spokesman from the All England Club, Johnny Perkins, acknowledged "box office appeal" was one of 28 points considered when courts were allocated. What do you think about the decision to take into account a female player's looks in a tennis game?
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