Our early history: Would Mount Isa lift 'Cloncurry's dark cloud'?
In the lead up to Mount Isa’s centenary in 2023 we continue to look at the town’s early history. Click to check the original article.
NSW Water Minister ignores dept staff floodplain harvest concerns
In an email, a senior official said a legal challenge was “considered likely” if suggested changes were not made to the proposed flows targets, which would only restrict floodplain harvesting during the “first flush” after a dry period. Click to check the original article.
Redland Bay country sells for $4.65 million
The Mount Cotton property Bailey’s Bridge has sold at auction for $4.65 million. Click to check the original article.
Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan to be put forward as Victoria's new deputy premier
Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan to be put forward as Victoria's new deputy premier Click to check the original article.
Mount Isa and North West Qld calendar of upcoming events | The North West Star
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth. Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor […]
Call for industry support for wild dog plan
The National Wild Dog Action Plan Coordination Committee met in Canberra on June 15-16. The National Wild Dog Action Plan Coordination Committee met in Canberra on June 15-16 to review the progress and provide strategic direction for the plan post June 2022. This industry led committee has strong producer representation and includes members involved in […]
Kangaroo harvesters, pastoralists win small business rebate fight | The Land
Today, (Friday, June 24), may be the last day to apply for the myriad of licence and other small business rebates, with the Service NSW site saying “apply by 24 June to ensure you can claim eligible fees and charges before the rebate closes on June 30”. Click to check the original article.
The Business of Beef: Can wealth creation be tax deductible?
“The Business of Beef ” is a regular series produced by the Bush Agribusiness team for Beef Central readers. AS we approach the end of the financial year, many businesses in the beef industry will be rounding out a year of good profits, off the back of a strong cattle market […]
Mulga country makes $144/acre
South west Queensland mulga country has for $1.725 million at auction. Click to check the original article.
Queensland Budget shows a sharp divide: Editorial | The North West Star
Mr Katter hailed “bread and butter-type” funding wins for the north west including $60m on North West roads, a $2m police station for Burketown, $5.8m for the Mount Isa transitional hub, roads funding and more than $9 million for schools across Traeger. Click to check the original article.
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds | The North West Star
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services. Scams, and the con artists behind them, are forever evolving and becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites such as scamwatch.gov.au, cyber.gov.au and the […]
Coal mine's $2m rehab bill
A Queensland mine will spend $2m on rehabilitation after it struck a deal with the government. Click to check the original article.