The North West Star
Thursday 23 January 2025
The North West Star's complete view of property
Food, fun and entertainment this Australia Day at Mount Isa and Cloncurry
There's plenty to do this Australia day in Mount Isa and Cloncurry. File photograph.
Donna Sharpe

Former north west Qld deputy mayor found guilty of QRIDA application fraud

John Dane Swalling, Castlereigh Station, Cloncurry, was sentenced to three years jail, wholly suspended for three years. Picture by Chris Burns
Judith Maizey

From cartwheels to top netballer: Mount Isa's Aaliyah Poihipi shoots for success

Jackie Meyers
Aaliyah Poihipi with somoe of the many awards that are filling her trophy cabinet. Picture supplied

Neverending guide to what's on in Mount Isa and surrounds

Neverending guide to what's on in Mount Isa and surrounds
Property
Think your building and reno costs have jumped? The latest numbers confirm it
Emily Holgate
Renovating and building costs are on the rise again with labour costs one of the biggest contributors. Pic: Shutterstock

'Cultural Flex, Cultural Learning Day': The companies skirting Australia Day

Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
'Cultural Flex, Cultural Learning Day': The companies skirting Australia Day

'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

Aaron Bunch
Sammy "was wise beyond his years and brought so much joy with his cheeky" nature, his family said. Photo: Western Australia Police Force/AAP PHOTOS
Our History
Brown draws on Birtles' inspiration for 'Bean team's' epic trip
Louise Thrower
Warren Brown and Matthew Benns resumed their London to Melbourne re-enactment of Birtles' trip in the Northern Territory on Sunday, January 13. Picture supplied.
112mm in two hours: Graziers react as storms bring more feed, fill dams
Terrie Pedracini's grandson Nathaniel Pedracini enjoying puddles left over from the rain. Picture by Terrie Pedracini.
Steph Allen
Woman and children hospitalised after Flinders Highway accident
Steph Allen
Three people were taken to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover at Julia Creek. Picture file.

Outback mine closed as multiple emergency crews battle fire for three days

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services were called to a grassfire on the perimeter of MMG Limited Dugald River site on January 10. Picture file.
Steph Allen

Assessing stock hot work for Jack Brodie as markets fire up again

Sally Gall
Jack Brodie weighing calves as part of his assessment work at Ingle Downs at Winton. Picture: Sally Gall

Farmer frustration builds over connectivity gaps

The National Farmers' Federation is calling for urgent action to address connectivity gaps.
From job-less busker to Australia's #1
From busker to Golden Guitars and Australia's #1 tourism attraction - Tom Curtain.
Development of world's largest vanadium deposit given coordinated status
Development of world's largest vanadium deposit given coordinated status
Sally Gall
Cloncurry jackaroo tastes success in saddle bronc at Bedourie and Dajarra
Will Gross in action in the saddlebronc event at the Bedourie Rodeo where he brought home the buckle for first place. Picture by Rose Ellen Photography.
Council digs deep, donates $100k to health care service
Steph Allen
McKinlay Shire Council mayor Janene Fegan wrote to several key stakeholders for financial support of the health service. Picture by Steph Allen.

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National

'Bravery never to be forgotten': Tributes for teenagers killed at waterfall

Honor Ward and Beau Liddell. Picture by Facebook/ Angela Loynd  / Instagram/ Jazza Neave.
Carla Mascarenhas

The 10-year freeze impacting mental health 'crisis'

Emily Verdouw
An industry body says mental health has been an unfolding crisis for the last couple of years. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS

Fake seniors' card website duping many, government warns

This scam asks for payment in exchange Seniors Cards. Don't be fooled.
Rowan Cowley • 32m ago
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Ku Klux Klan or snow cones? Cruise ship fancy dress goes terribly wrong

Sarah Falson
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Facing a life sentence: alleged major drug importer escapes rehab facility

Anna Houlahan
Hussein Chamas (left) allegedly escaped from a rehab facility in Swan Bay. picture supplied/file

Sport

From cartwheels to top netballer: Mount Isa's Aaliyah Poihipi shoots for success

Aaliyah Poihipi with somoe of the many awards that are filling her trophy cabinet. Picture supplied
Jackie Meyers

'We felt the struggle': Australia's first women's sports bar calls stumps

Anna Houlahan
Sports bar owner Rose Valente (right) at the Ladies League in Sydney (left). Picture Instagram

Sam Kerr in the Hunter Valley as Matilda Emily van Egmond ties the knot

Renee Valentine
Newcastle football legend Andy Roberts at the wedding of Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond and Kat Thompson in the Hunter Valley on Friday. Pictures Facebook

Boxing Day blog: Classless Kohli's Konstas clash dominates as Test locked in balance

David Polkinghorne
Virat Kohli lost the plot and bumped into young gun Sam Konstas in the latter's Test debut. Picture Getty Images

Mount Isa sports history provides inspiration for new research

Jackie Meyers
Dr Kate Kirby will take a closer look at the sports history of Mount Isa. Picture supplied
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Open for inspection: The best properties with pools for sale across Australia

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January Jones • 1hr ago
Property

Think your building and reno costs have jumped? The latest numbers confirm it

Emily Holgate
Renovating and building costs are on the rise again with labour costs one of the biggest contributors. Pic: Shutterstock
Property

What you get in a regional centre vs capital city for under $600k

Annika Rhoades
16/27 Johnston Street, Annandale, Sydney NSW. Picture supplied
Bank of Mum and Dad: The hidden dangers of family loans
Helping the next generation to get on the property ladder has it's pros and cons. Pic Unsplash
Jessica Brady
Desper-rent: 1 in 4 tenants have gone to extreme lengths to find a home
January Jones
Renters have been forced to pay soaring rents or move further out. Pic: Supplied.
Property
The Block host Scott Cam offloads luxury country cottage after price drop
Jade Lazarevic
The Block host Scott Cam has sold his luxury cottage in country Victoria after more than a year on market. Picture supplied

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What's On

Neverending guide to what's on in Mount Isa and surrounds

Neverending guide to what's on in Mount Isa and surrounds

Mt Isa Rodeo seeking expressions of interest to re-boot iconic event

Rick Kernick
Mt Isa Rodeo seeking expressions of interest to re-boot iconic event

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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
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Photos and Video

Fake seniors' card website duping many, government warns

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This scam asks for payment in exchange Seniors Cards. Don't be fooled.
Rowan Cowley • 32m ago

'Cultural Flex, Cultural Learning Day': The companies skirting Australia Day

Carla Mascarenhas • 1hr ago
'Cultural Flex, Cultural Learning Day': The companies skirting Australia Day

Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: star ponders her life at almost 60

New fiction releases include the oddball Blob: A Love Story by Maggie Su and the epic Homeseeking by Karissa Chen.

Who will be Australian of the Year in 2025? Let's hear from the contenders

Kindness Factory's Kath Koschel is the Australian of the Year for NSW and one of the nine amazing Aussies in line to be announced on Saturday, January 25, as the Australian of the Year for 2025. Picture by Salty Dingo
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Ku Klux Klan or snow cones? Cruise ship fancy dress goes terribly wrong

Sarah Falson
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Comment

Season two off to a dark and ominous start

Opinion
I found nothing uplifting about Trump's inauguration. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe
Opinion

Trump promises second term focused on immigration, nationalism - and revenge and retribution

Emma Shortis
US President Donald Trump. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

Executive orders show Trump's power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived

Samuel Garrett
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Follow the 'Giants': A magical trail of hidden wonders in Western Australia

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Follow the 'Giants': A magical trail of hidden wonders in Western Australia
Sarah Falson
Luxury

First look: This is the future of luxury train travel in Australia

Akash Arora
First look: This is the future of luxury train travel in Australia

Hoarding airline points? Virgin, Qantas unlock huge number of reward seats

Sarah Falson
A Qantas aircraft on the runway. Picture by Shutterstock
Romance fans are obsessed with this Airlie Beach villa paradise - here's why
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Amy Cooper
Adventure
There's a new way to explore this Byron Bay icon - just sign up for this tour
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Hungry Traveller
Forget samosas and put these 'samoosas' in South Africa on your must-eat list
Catherine Marshall
Forget samosas and put these 'samoosas' in South Africa on your must-eat list

Bubblegum lakes: Aussie state named among world's best 25 places for 2025

Sarah Falson
A pink lake at Hutt Lagoon, near Port Gregory, WA. Picture by Tourism Western Australia
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10 hikes you need to experience in New Zealand

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Car Expert

2025 Xpeng G6 Long Range review

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Nissan e-Trail trademark points to plug-in X-Trail

Jordan Mulach
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Donald Trump’s executive orders put EVs, trade agreements in the crosshairs

Jordan Mulach
Donald Trump’s executive orders put EVs, trade agreements in the crosshairs
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Ford Everest Wildtrak: Ranger-themed limited edition returning to Australia

Jack Quick
Ford Everest Wildtrak: Ranger-themed limited edition returning to Australia
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Cupra Formentor deals: Sharp pricing, financing offers now available

Max Davies
Cupra Formentor deals: Sharp pricing, financing offers now available
The Senior

Fake seniors' card website duping many, government warns

Picture from COTA Queensland
This scam asks for payment in exchange Seniors Cards. Don't be fooled.
Rowan Cowley • 32m ago

Choo choo: Find out how this classic steam train keeps chugging along

Mary Valley Rattler provides a heritage steam train experience.
Eileen Wood
The Mary Valley Rattler and one of her volunteer crew. Picture supplied

Retirees could be missing out on thousands after changes to concessions

Cheaper medicines, bulk billing are now available to more people.
Eileen Wood
Self-funded retirees should check their eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card ACM File picture

North Queensland Register

Prime cattle limited at first Charters Towers cattle sale of 2025

Jana Saunders, Talavera, Einsleigh with her father Alastair Caine at the Charters Towers cattle sale where they offloaded cattle. Picture by Sally Batt.
Sally Batt • 32m ago

QCAR extends olive branch to Wilmar ahead of grower legal action threat

Steph Allen
QCAR's primary objective is to reduce the crushing season back to 18-20 weeks. Picture file.

Townsville JEV case from Yelarbon region 'of concern' for Goondiwindi mayor

Sally Gall
Mosquito fogging isn't effective in managing Japanese Encephalitis Virus outbreaks, according to Queensland Health. Picture: File

Life & Style

Prince Harry hails legal 'victory' over Murdoch papers

NGN has apologised to Prince Harry "for the serious intrusion ... into his private life". Photo: AP PHOTO

Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers

Prince Harry has settled his case against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers. Photo: AP PHOTO

Small restaurant among 24 in Tassie to earn Good Food Guide 'hat'

Helen Kempton
The Taste restaurant in Rooke Street, Devonport. Picture supplied.