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Shanna Whan didn't hold anything back when it came to talking about the outback alcohol culture and the need for more appropriate support networks. Pictures - Sally Cripps.

Sober in the Channels

Sally Cripps

Congratulations: Bevan Owens names NRL Volunteer of the Year 2019. Photo: NRL.com

Normanton's Bevan Owens honoured as NRL volunteer of the year

Troy Whittaker

The huge expanse of floodwater in north west Queensland could easily be seen from space. Image - Bureau of Meteorology.

Getting small business back on track after North West flood

Samantha Walton

Mount Isa crew refine rescue skills ahead of warmer weather. Photo supplied.

Mount Isa crew refine rescue skills ahead of warmer weather

Samantha Walton

CopperString project gains momentum following senate inquiry

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CopperString project gains momentum following senate inquiry

Aidan Green

Qantas Founders Museum CEO Tony Martin gets a birds-eye-view of the airpark construction underway on site at Longreach. Photos supplied.

Airpark opening highlight of outback Qantas centenary

Sally Cripps

View of Rifle Creek Dam.

History of Rifle Creek dam

Kim-Maree Burton

Shanna Whan didn't hold anything back when it came to talking about the outback alcohol culture and the need for more appropriate support networks. Pictures - Sally Cripps.

Sober in the Channels

Sally Cripps

Congratulations: Bevan Owens names NRL Volunteer of the Year 2019. Photo: NRL.com

Normanton's Bevan Owens honoured as NRL volunteer of the year

Troy Whittaker

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

Congratulations: Bevan Owens names NRL Volunteer of the Year 2019. Photo: NRL.com

Normanton's Bevan Owens honoured as NRL volunteer of the year

Troy Whittaker

HOW-ZAT: Panthers opener Clarke looking to hit big.

Western Bulls steal victory in the final over

Aidan Green

CHAMPS: Keas successfully take out the rugby 7s competition. Photo: Kerry Brisbane.

Euros host successful sevens competition with Keas taking the title

Samantha Walton

Congratulations: Bevan Owens names NRL Volunteer of the Year 2019. Photo: NRL.com

Normanton's Bevan Owens honoured as NRL volunteer of the year

Bell Rural Contracting Country Cups Challenge Qualifier/Cloncurry Cup Open Handicap 1400M winner was Deadly Choices. Trained by Damien Finter and ridden by Dan Ballard.

Deadly Choices is on the "right track" for victory

The Mount Isa netball lights in use for the first ever time at Wellington Park.

Mount Isa netball courts get granted with night vision

Aidan Green

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The free Mayor's Christmas Lunch for Seniors will be held at the Civic Centre on Thursday, December 5. Photo supplied.

Delightful free Christmas lunch for seniors

MOVIE NIGHT: Teresa Palmer, centre, as Michelle Payne in Ride Like a Girl.

Mount Isa Rotary Club to host annual movie night

Aidan Green

Mount Isa Rodeo Series finals are on Saturday at the Mount Isa campdraft grounds on Bendall Drive

Mount Isa calendar of events

The free Mayor's Christmas Lunch for Seniors will be held at the Civic Centre on Thursday, December 5. Photo supplied.

Delightful free Christmas lunch for seniors

CRAFTY: The Mount Isa Arts and Crafts Fair is making a comeback.

Mount Isa Arts and Crafts Fair returns after three years

Aidan Green

HERE-TO-HELP: Clinical psychologist, Andrew Fuller is speaking in Mount Isa on Thursday October 17.

Regional Speakers Series heads to Mount Isa

Aidan Green

To view the MOUNT ISA RODEO WRAP, click the cover image above.

Mount Isa Rodeo Wrap: E-Edition

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To view the MOUNT ISA RODEO WRAP, click the cover image above.

Mount Isa Rodeo Wrap: E-Edition

CARE: World Mental Health Day highlights global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Make a #MentalHealthPromise at 1010.org.au.

A light on mental health

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BIG W donates 400 books to Mount Isa Central State School

BIG W donates 400 books to Mount Isa Central State School

Samantha Walton

The free Mayor's Christmas Lunch for Seniors will be held at the Civic Centre on Thursday, December 5. Photo supplied.

Delightful free Christmas lunch for seniors

YOUR-HIRED: YPA managers Albin Hava and Deb Woodward at the employment conference, Mount Isa Civic Centre. Photo: Aidan Green.

YPA provides the first step in the journey towards being hired

Aidan Green

BIG W donates 400 books to Mount Isa Central State School

BIG W donates 400 books to Mount Isa Central State School

Four easy crafting tips for a happy Halloween

Four easy crafting tips for a happy Halloween

Samantha Walton

Consultant Sarah Choyce with participants of the mediation session at Mount Isa PCYC. Photo supplied.

PCYC celebrates Mental Health Week with mediation sessions

Samantha Walton

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

FEVER-PITCH: Students across 11 schools rocked Mount Isa on Friday October 18. Photo: Aidan Green

Barkly steals the show at the Rock, Pop and Mime

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

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The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

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Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

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How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Shannon Tonkin

SURVIVING-THRIVING: Andrew Fuller and Cheryl Vardon before the speech. Photo: Aidan Green.

Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller enlightens Mount Isa

Aidan Green

Larry the lamb and his heart-melting smile.

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Something about Larry...

Kim Treasure

RAIDS: Executive editor John Lyons leads the AFP out of the ABC's Sydney headquarters in May this year. Picture: Wolter Peeters

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Why the right to know campaign is so important

Zoë Wundenberg

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

James Joyce

Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

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Time to spell out the hazards that lie ahead

Dominic King

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Bridget McKenzie says she will deal with any issues to do with her leadership in the party room.

Concerns not raised with Nats deputy

A range of frozen meals have been recalled nationally after a rare Salmonella bacteria was found.

Meals recalled after 15 salmonella reports

Josh Frydenberg says China-US tensions hang over the global economy like a dark cloud.

No leader panic on slowdown: Treasurer

Federal Labor is again trying to get parliament to declare a climate emergency.

Climate emergency demands change of course

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murdering a violent acquaintance at his Perth home.

'Proud' WA killer guilty of brutal murder

Federal Labor says it will support three free trade deals on promises of Australian job protection.

Trade deals edge closer, amid jobs promise

Marnie Banger

Pauline Hanson has argued that coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reeef is a natural occurrence.

Coral bleaching happens naturally: Hanson

Rebecca Gredley

Sarah Rogers has lost her appeal against her sentence for misleading corruption investigations.

Ex-border force boss' partner loses appeal

Steve Zemek

From the air fresh prickly acacia plants can be seen thriving amid treated infestations. Photo supplied.

Prickle bush doublespeak ridiculed

Sally Cripps
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Brant, Sharleen and Keith Bettridge, Mt Wilga, Alpha, waiting for pens of their Droughtmaster heifers from Leebrook at Aramac to be sold at Blackall. Picture - Sally Cripps.

Bettridge family strikes strong Blackall market

Sally Cripps

LNP Senator Susan McDonald says she is representing the issues and challenges of those who elected her in not following the party line in relation to new regulations that will have an adverse financial effect on Angel Flight.

Senator makes a stand against CASA red tape

Sally Cripps

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Ignite your senses: Being on the bridge is completely different from being high above Sydney inside a building. Photos supplied.

Get a natural high on BridgeClimb Sydney

Jen Walker

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish

Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons

Different type of pet: About three per cent of Australians own a reptile, according to a 2016 pet ownership survey by Animal Medicines Australia, with about half keeping lizards, 30 per cent with snakes and 12 per cent with turtles or tortoises.

Celebrate scaly creatures on Reptile Awareness Day