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Ben Carr

Traeger MP Robbie Katter wants a change to the Mount Isa Mines Act. INSET:Katter's Australia Party MPs Shane Knuth, Robbie Katter, Nick Dametto

The amendment would give more power to the Qld Resources Minister

'Not a hail mary': Katter targets Glencore with mines act amendment

Annie Hesse

A young boy was attacked by a crocodile in Numbulwar. File picture supplied by Ranger Clare Pearce. 

A young boy is lucky to be alive after he was attacked by a crocodile on a Northern Territory beach.

"Hero": Teen saves boy from crocodile jaws

Sally Gall

Robbie Katter helped overturn a decision to conduct bridge resealing work on two Gulf roads in daylight hours. Picture: File

Pressure forces TMR to do bridge resealing on Gulf roads at night

Push sees Gulf road works moved to nights

Samantha Campbell

Northern operators say caravaners have started moving north as tourist season commences. File photo

Northern operators discuss the start to the tourist season.

Tourists slowly head north as roads reopen

Steven Miles' government has faced pressure to change the principle of detention as a last resort. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

The Queensland government will remove detention as a last resort from the state's youth justice principles, the premier has confirmed.

Qld scraps detention as last resort for young criminals

Queensland's youngest male councillor Johnty O'Brien has taken his seat on Carpentaria Shire Council. Photo supplied.

Carpentaria Shire Council welcomes Johnty O'Brien.

Queensland's youngest male councillor elected in the Gulf

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

Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto has called on the Queensland Government to consider galvanising the legal protections for Queenslanders under the adoption of the 'Castle Doctrine'. Picture: Supplied

A self defence policy has been adopted by the KAP, with the NQ party now taking the intruder defence law to parliament.

Party takes physical defence law to parliament

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Hoofs, Paws and Claws Mount Isa have a wonderful array of canines looking for their new forever home. For more information phone 0456 664 255.

Bosso is about 4 - 5 months and is a mixed breed with possibly some Kelpie.  He is lively and playful but is also quite clever so he will do very well with some basic training.  He is sociable with other dogs and is good with children.

Buttons is a delightful little girl who just shines when she is given attention.  She would do well as a lapdog for an older person but is also happy to play with other dogs and children. 

Patches is a Jack Russell X and has impressive markings annd is Mr. Personality Plus.  You will almost always find him with a tennis ball in his mouth just waiting for someone to throw it for him and then it is Game On....  He is a super lively little boy and is very sociable with one and all.

Sable is thought to be Bosso's sister even though the pair came into our care at different times.  Sable is a pretty girl but has lots of energy and would love to have an active playmate.  She is also an affectionate girl and loves to give out cuddles.

Pooka is a BIG boy but like many bigger dogs he is a marshmallow.  He is very gentle with tiny pups and dogs which have problems....he can be like a mother hen and watches out for them.. He is a good family dog and would be protective of his "pack".

Dennis is another little shortie and is probably a miniature Daschund X.  He is a handsome fellow and is full of beans and is happiest in a rumble with other little dogs.  He doesn't mind a hug and a bit of one on one attention.  He would be a great companion for kids and would enjoy being in the thick of things.

Bunny is a small breed Chihuahua X Terrier which was brought down from Camooweal to the pound.  She is a nice little dog and would enjoy being with a family.  She is also happy to be with other smaller dogs.

Van Dam wandered into the Smoking Gun cafe looking for food.  No one came forward to claim him even though he is well behaved and so handsome.  Van Dam is such a happy and friendly boy it doen't take him long to worm his way into your heart.  This is a boy which would be at home with a family and would provide hours of fun.

Frannie is an adorable Bull terrier X and she is adventurous and loves to explore.  These dogs have a reputation for being great with families and especially kids.  Frannie is no exception and she has such a winning expression.

WowWow got his name from a toddler who kept saying "Look Mummy it's a WowWow" so the name has stuck.  This boy is amazing with children and is so gentle and careful.  He is a stocky little man and it's hard to decide just what breed he is.  However, he is one of life's little gentlemen.

Wattle is a Terrier X with possibly some Parson's Jack Russell in the mix.  This is one lively little hussy who leads her life in the fast lane. When she is in trouble, she flutters her eyelashes with such innocence it is hard to resist hugging her.  She loves to be in the centre of the action and has loads of energy to burn up.  However, when she has worn herself out she just wants to snuggle up next to you and sleep without a care in the world.  Wattle will be challenging but she will be worth it.

Puddin' is a good-natured fellow and is comfortable with all size dogs and with people.  He has a friendly personaliy and loves to socialise.  Puddin' was supposed to have some Kelpie in his breeding but we think he's a bit more laid back and placid.

Izzabella is a an unknown breed with maybe some Border collie in there.  She is a quieter girl who is happy to follow the lead of others.  Since she is a clever girl, she would be easy to train and already listens attentively.

Chong is such a great little character with his short stumpy legs and  his adorable face.  We think he is deaf but this doesn't stop him from leading a full life.  He would do better with a canine friend as he tends to follow the lead of his fellow mates.  He loves people and is very affectionate.

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