The North West Star
Saturday, 9 December 2023
Weather
QLDers told to prepare as severe tropical cyclone tracks towards the coast
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper is tracking towards the Queensland coast. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Cathy Adams
How 'vital' funding will move more cattle through the North West
More than $3 million has been allocated to improve cattle loading yards for rail services at Cloncurry, Hughenden, and Maxwelton. Picture supplied
Staff Reporters
Co-star's widow suing Matt Wright's chopper company
Neve Brissenden
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright is being sued by the widow of his late co-star Chris Wilson. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
Sensitive Content
Whoops! Live anchor caught flipping the bird
Anna Houlahan
Maryam Moshiri gets serious. Picture via BBC News
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Man arrested for failing to comply with visa curfew
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AFP officers have charged a man for an alleged breach of the conditions of his Commonwealth visa. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Live-ex class action puts counter offer on table
Live-ex class action puts counter offer on table
Updated
Details emerge on U.S. man arrested in Wieambilla shooting investigation
Donald Day was identified as the man arrested in Arizona. Picture via YouTube
Anna Houlahan
Tropical cyclone may threaten Queensland coast by next week, BoM
Laine Clark
Even if Jasper doesn't reach Queensland as a cyclone it may still bring strong winds and heavy rain. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
End of an era for local librarian
End of an era
Jon Fleetwood
A dashing start to season ender
Jon Fleetwood
A dashing start to December at the Mt Isa Christmas Summer Races. Picture supplied.
Outback Wrangler to face trial over fatal crash
Outback Wrangler Matt Wright. Picture by Geoff Stock.
Co-star's widow suing Matt Wright's chopper company
Neve Brissenden
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright is being sued by the widow of his late co-star Chris Wilson. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)
A fiery exchange brings council meeting to a halt
Cr Kim Coghlan and Mayor Danielle Slade clashed over a new apartment development.
Jon Fleetwood
WATCH: Battle of the predators - croc gets attacked by group of sharks
Annie Hesse
Sharks vs croc. Fisherwoman Jessie Leigha has captured incredible footage of a croc being attacked by sharks near the Wessel Islands in the Northern Territory.
Live-ex class action puts counter offer on table
Live-ex class action puts counter offer on table

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National
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Man seriously injured in shark attack
Laine Clark
A man has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the central Queensland coast. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper now category 4 off Australian coast
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 4.55 am AEST on December 8. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
ANZ fined by regulator over disclosure failings
William Ton
The Federal Court has ordered ANZ to pay a $900,000 penalty. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
One missing and four hospitalised as factory burns
William Ton
Victorian fire crews are trying to contain a big blaze in a Melbourne paint factory. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Kids try for 5!
Kids try for 5!
Rodeo brings home the gold from major tourism awards
Cathy Adams
Masiy Hetherington, competing in the 2022 Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships. Picture North West Star
Town vies to host the sportstar awards
Staff Reporters
Mount Isa City Council will vie to host the 2024 North Queensland Sportstar Awards. Picture by North Queensland Sports Foundation
A dashing start to season ender
Jon Fleetwood
A dashing start to December at the Mt Isa Christmas Summer Races. Picture supplied.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
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Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied

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What's On
Aladdin updates his technology on the way to Mount Isa
What's on
Aladdin and his Smartwatch is coming to the Mount Isa Civic Centre.
Staff Reporters
Watch
Wet weather clears as Birdsville Big Red Bash kicks off for 2023
Jeremy Cook
The small town of Birdsville welcomed more than 10,000 punters on Tuesday for the launch of the 2023 Big Red Bash. Pictures Matt Williams and Neil Donovan.
River deep mountain high as Big Red Bash marks a decade
Stephanie Gardiner
Last year's mass Nutbush dance at the Big Red Bash in Birdsville, Queensland, broke world records. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)
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Boarders find family and home at Columba
Boarders at Columba Catholic College enjoy the company of one another. Picture supplied
Solar pumping means water is sustainable, and life-sustaining, on organic Barfield Station
Rob and Melinee Leather installed an extensive watering infrastructure powered by Grundfos Solar Pumping systems that's delivering an efficient and sustainable water supply network and substantial savings. Picture: Supplied
Spinning power line markers designed to save lives
Simple but life saving: Acting Ergon Area Manager Ryan Campbell demonstrates the effectiveness of rotamarkers at the NQ Field Days in Townsville. Picture: Supplied
Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
Rhiannon Veness
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied

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Photos and Video
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year
Timothée Chalamet presents Game of the Year, Swen Vincke in a suit of armour and Matthew McConaughey introduces his new game 'The Exodus'. Picture via thegameawards/YouTube
Jessica Coates Ayden Dawkins
Supermarket giant's 'weird' interview request
Jessica Coates
Source: file photo.
Randwick tips and form: Step Aside primed to star for Waller
Brad Gray
Chris Waller's four-year-old Step Aside is primed for another win. Picture Bradley Photos
Forced labour and sexual servitude cases rise in Australia
Anna Houlahan
Police officers deploy. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Real Australia
Setting the record straight on rural versus remote after big drug bust
Chris McLennan
An aerial view of the Kamarooka property raided by police. Picture supplied.
Comment
CCP wants less feminism, more babies
Age of the Dragon
It's not just about what's good for Chinese women; they have to do their bit for the country, as productive mothers. Picture Shutterstock
Bradley Perrett
Real Australia
Setting the record straight on rural versus remote after big drug bust
Chris McLennan
An aerial view of the Kamarooka property raided by police. Picture supplied.
Opinion
The customer's always ripe, for a rip-off
Garry Linnell
Supermarket companies persist with the myth of self-service checkouts. Picture Shutterstock
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Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Take a staircase into Churchill's world at London's hottest new hotel
Ute Junker
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Matt Brace
Top-notch luxury meets eco cred on this stunning Indonesian island
Two Ways to Go
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Battle of the world's best sparkling-wine regions: Champagne v Prosecco
Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
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Akash Arora
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Kristie Kellahan
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
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Renault's retro electric hatchback revealed in patent filing
Jade Credentino
Renault's retro electric hatchback revealed in patent filing
Car Expert
MG 4 getting 'big update' in 2024
Jade Credentino
MG 4 getting "big update" in 2024
Car Expert
MG ZS: New generation of Australia's top-selling small SUV coming
Jade Credentino
MG ZS: New generation of Australia's top-selling small SUV coming
Car Expert
2024 Toyota Tundra price and specs: First test utes reach customers
Jack Quick
The Senior
"Who are you?" - Don't be scammed by a stranger
Scammers pretending to be from a bank's fraud team are fleecing millions from Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
There's an I in independence, says disability advocate
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
North Queensland Register
Cyclone supplies out of stock as NQ farmers prepare for Jasper
Cyclone Jasper is expected to impact the North Queensland coast next week. Picture: BoM
Steph Allen
Teenager in serious condition after mustering accident near Mackay
Ben Harden
RACQ CQRescue Helicopter was tasked by Queensland Health to airlift a teenager from a cattle property, 140km south-west of Mackay on Friday morning. Picture: CQRescue
Explosives found on sugarcane farm sparks warning to farmers
Explosives found in the front seat of the deceased farmer's ute. Picture supplied by Resources Safety and Health Queensland
Life & Style
Alternative and affordable ways to treat your loved ones this Christmas
A listed guide on the ways you can make Christmas gifts affordable and original this year.
Amandine Ahrens
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
All hail Queen Maggie Beer, pheasant resplendent
Karen Hardy
Artist Del Kathryn Barton and Maggie Beer at the unveiling of Maggie, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney