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Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement of the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

NEW: Mount Isa Bunnings staffer Mikayla Colyer - Long and store manager Liana Trew. Photo: Samantha Campbell.

Bunnings Warehouse has confirmed they will be opening in Mount Isa on Friday February 11.

Video sneak peek at new Mount Isa Bunnings, opening Friday

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

There is no doubt being in the Coalition made the Liberal brand much less attractive in the party's inner-city heartland.

It's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

AWARDS: Mount Isa community members have been recognised for their achievements at the Australia Day Awards. Photo: Samantha Campbell

Mount Isa community members came together today to celebrate and thank the recipients of the 2022 Mount Isa Australia Day Awards.

Mount Isa's unsung heroes recognised at Australia Day Awards

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

Queensland's COVID-19 border barricades will no longer be in operation from 1am on Saturday.

Queensland's border wall to fall in days

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

INFESTATION: The introduced species from North and South America grows between 5-15 metres tall with zig-zag branches and a smooth dark red to green bark. Picture: SUPPLIED

The plan is to spray mature and regrowth mesquite in Council-managed land and on private landholdings, a big step towards eradicating the species from the Cloncurry town area.

Agreement reached to eradicate Cloncurry Shire mesquite infestation

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Nationals MP for Gippsland Darren Chester will challenge Barnaby Joyce for the party's leadership.

Joyce, deputy face challenges for top jobs

Australia's new leadership visited Japan and Fiji to assure regional partners and allies.

New government vows better Pacific ties

The biggest collection of Australian Indigenous art to tour Asia is going on show in Singapore.

Biggest show of Indigenous art to hit Asia

Community members were able to join local police for a coffee and conversation in Mount Isa last week.

Mount Isa police launches coffee with a cop

Queensland's junior Outback teams are seeking a new emblem.

Queensland Rugby League's Outback teams are on a mission to find their identity.

QRL launch outback logo competition

A major Mount Isa Airport terminal upgrade is underway, as flight and passenger numbers return to pre-COVID-19 levels.

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The project involves an upgrade and expansion of the security screening area.

Major terminal upgrades begin at Mount Isa airport

Mount Isa man Clynton Munns is a state finalist in this year's Indigenous Awards hosted by the Queensland Resources Council.

Mount Isa man makes Indigenous mining awards finals

Ballina volunteer Ron Stalenberg guides tours at the Droving Heritage Museum and is seen here with a map of the droving stock routes. Photo: The Drovers Camp.

The non-profit organisation is dedicated to preserving Australia's droving history.

Volunteers needed to help preserve Camooweal's droving history

Caterpillars have hatched in the masses at Moonamarra Station, McKinlay. Photo supplied.

A McKinlay graziers has discovered masses of caterpillars hatching on his property following recent rain.

Masses of caterpillars hatch at McKinlay

We must ignore the doubters on climate change, says Ray Peck.

We must ignore the doubters on climate change: Letters

KAP Kennedy MP Bob Katter will be joined on the crossbench in Federal Parliament by a number of 'teal' independents and members of the Greens. Picture: file

"A very difficult task indeed" is how re-elected Kennedy MP Bob Katter sums up the way ahead in parliament following the win for the ALP in Saturday's federal election.

Bob Katter surrounded by 'budgerigars' on crossbench

Pictured at the conclusion of the inaugural Cloncurry Bull Sale on Tuesday were co-vendors, Darren Childs, Glenlands D Droughtmaster stud, Theodore; Brett Nobbs, NCC Brahman stud, Duaringa and Anthony Anderson, Eddington Droughtmaster stud, Julia Creek. Photo: Kent Ward 

Three operations joined forces to assemble an offering of 130 Brahman and Droughtmaster bulls.

Bull sale makes successful debut in Cloncurry

Scott Prince with some of the auction items at this weekend's DD Rize Up dinner.

The annual DD RizeUp Fundraiser is heading to Mount Isa this weekend to raise much-needed funds for domestic violence charity RizeUp Australia.

DD Rize Up dinner in Mount Isa on Saturday

North West ROC chairman Jack Bawden welcomes attendees to the Kennedy candidate Q&A at Mt Surprise. Pictures: supplied

Zone tax reform and incentives for businesses to relocate to north west Queensland were among the issues put to candidates contesting the seat of Kennedy at the upcoming federal election, at a Q&A session in Mt Surprise last week.

North West mayors grill Kennedy candidates

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is inviting locals to an industry briefing event.

Resource information seminar and networking event to be held in Cloncurry

BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true

Libby Harriman is the owner and principal veterinary surgeon of Great Artesian Veterinary Surgery based in Hughenden. Photo: Zoe Thomas. 

The practice has become an integral service in the care and treatment of animals in the north west.

The Hughenden vet's thriving rural practice from the ground and the air

Sites listed in green for the QESH Phase 3 with Richmond and Kynuna added.

New charging stations will be installed across western Queensland, as a part of the next phase of the Queensland Electric Super Highway.

Queensland Electric Super Highway comes out west

The 8-10 year mini bull riding champions, Tate O'Brien, Cody Prow and Cade Crawford.

Longreach is living up to its reputation as a proud rodeo-loving region with a long rodeo and campdrafting history this weekend as the Road to Rodeo gets underway in the outback Queensland town.

Mount Isa's rodeo brand hits Longreach

The Mount Isa and Phosphate Hill operations will revert to Incitec Pivot Fertilisers.

Thriving farm sector conditions and strong expectations from its explosives operations have convinced Incitec Pivot to list the two divisions separately on the ASX

Incitec Pivot plan to break up business

Labor has described a steep rise in newsprint costs as "a terminal threat to local newspapers already on a knife-edge".

RIGHT TO KNOW: Fears that local news deserts across Australia will grow as print costs rise on July 1

'Crisis response' call to save local news

The victorious PBR Queensland State of Origin team cheering its third series win in a row. Pictures: PBR Australia

Any hopes New South Wales bullriders had of finally getting a State of Origin win under their belts were dumped in the dirt of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre arena on Saturday night.

Queensland claims third PBR Origin crown

Treasurer Cameron Dick says the changes will shield the RTA's income from economic headwinds.

Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

BACK TO SCHOOL: Rebel Wilson stars as grown-up Stephanie in Senior Year, while (below) Theo James and Rose Leslie star in The Time Traveler's Wife. Pictures: Netflix/HBO