The North West Star

Mt Isa News | The North West Star

Local News

Ben Carr

A huge crowd attended the Mount Isa ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Picture by Mount Isa City Council

Hundreds gather for ANZAC Day services in Mount Isa

Customers disembark Bonza airlines' inaugural flight from the Sunshine Coast into Newcastle Airport in March, 2023. Picture by Jonathan Carroll.

One weekly Bonza flight from Mount Isa will start next month.

Katter slams Bonza communication after Mount Isa services cut

Alison Paterson

Amanda Turner shares a batch of ANZAC biscuits with Mt Isa RSL president Troy Hartas, a 20 year veteran who served in the Royal Australian Navy and retired a petty officer systems supervisor operator. Picture: Supplied

A Mt Isa QCWA member shares her grandma's ANZAC biscuit recipe.

Mt Isa QCWA member shares her grandma's no-fail ANZAC biscuit recipe

Troy Hartas speaks at Mount Isa's 2023 ANZAC day service. Insert: Troy's grandfather Gordon Travers was a WWII Navy veteran. Picture North Queensland History Collections

For Troy Hartas, ANZAC Day can be an emotional time.

'The love of a regional community': Why ANZAC Day in Mount Isa is special

Steph Allen

The original Roobock Man of the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival 88-year-old Fred Schneider from Charters Towers. Picture: Jo Thieme Photography

Visitors from far and wide turned out to Julia Creek to compete in or enjoy the rodeo action fun.

Record numbers at Dirt n Dust Festival

Overall youth offences fell 10.7 per cent in the first quarter compared with that period in 2023. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Youth co-responder teams will be extended to more regions and a crime task force made permanent in the Queensland government's crackdown on youth crime.

Youth crime models made permanent, extended in Qld

Mount Isa's Road to Rodeo was set to run on Saturday, May 11. Organisers have cancelled the event. Picture supplied

The one-day event was scheduled for Saturday, May 11.

Organisers cancel Road to Rodeo event citing rising operational costs

Steve Evans

Officer Cadet Tom Delaney on the parade ground where he will march on Thursday. Picture by Karleen Minney.

Australian War Memorial parade ground rebuilt in time for Thursday's Anzac Day.

The sensual scrunch of the War Memorial's new parade ground

For more than 120 days after Cyclone Jasper, Wujal Wujal residents have been temporarily relocated. (HANDOUT/QLD POLICE)

Months after Cyclone Jasper inundated the community of Wujal Wujal in far north Queensland, residents are finally returning home.

Home is calling for residents evacuated after Jasper

Mount Isa City Library staff member Reny Castree delivers a First 5 Forever story time session. Picture supplied

The celebrations start on Friday, April 26.

'An oasis in the outback': Library celebrates 50 years at current home

News

The Filipino community showcased its culture and tradition with the Fiesta Filipino on Saturday night at the Mount Isa Civic Centre.

Ricardo Marino, Giovanna Young with Reg Young.

Maria Araujo, Giovanna Young, Ricardo Marino, Joy Noble and Maria Nobak.

Ronaldo Santos, Jefferson Negranza, Maria,  Crystal and  Keanne Santos.

Betty and Alan Regeling, Caitlin-Ann Boyce, Kerry Barnes and David Boyce.

Betty and Alan Regeling, Caitlin-Ann Boyce, Kerry Barnes, David Boyce, Bianca Boyce,  Angeli Boyce and Marlyn Dolgner.

Anita Spahija, Linda Wynne, Maria Novak and Telna Martinez.

Lerma Harris, Rose Earvellini, Aida Memmo and Christina Patuwai.

Mount Isa mayor Tony McGrady with wife Sandra and the Fiesta Filipino committee.

Liza Dowler, Wendy Williams,  Merl Dowler and Sue Reinke

The Vinoya Family with Michael and Maricris Stewart.

Mal Anderson, Elias Santillan, Chris Gillic and Kendall Santillan

Liz Labor, Cherry Sutherton and Merly Deleon.


Henedina Gina, Cliff Pearson and Rose Owen.

Zoro Doyle, Luz Shead with Vicky and Noel Amos.

Fiesta Filipino | Photos

The Filipino community showcased its culture and tradition with the Fiesta Filipino on Saturday night at the Mount...

Conditions of Use

Privacy

Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription

Terms and Conditions -  Newspaper Subscription

Contact

About Us

Today's Paper

Classifieds

Jobs

Send a Letter to the Editor

National Sport News

Racing

Matches

Ladder

Court and Crime

Politics

Property

National

World

Mining in the North West

Young and Regional: We Mean Business

Motoring News

Cost of Living

Live

Local AFL

Local Sport

National Sport

A-League

World Sport

Things to do

TV Guide

Your News

Babies, Weddings & Obituaries

History

Send Us Your News

Sponsorships

Newsletters

Your Say

Our Say

Opinion

Quizzes

Horoscopes

Competitions

Sudoku

Place a Job Ad

Place Classifieds Ad

Tributes

Celebrations

Cars

Real Estate

Ag and Rural

Garage Sales

Features

Special Publications

Partner Content

Life

Celebrity

Shopping

Books

Games

TV & Movies

Video

Interactive

Senior Men

Isa Womens

All Grades

Home Page

Sport

What's On

Comment

Life & Style

Photos and Video

Heartbeat of Australia

Press releases from AAP

See the results of our extensive research.

Get the latest Breaking News alerts and Daily Headlines straight to your inbox.

Fiesta Filipino | Photos

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Get the latest Mt Isa news in your inbox