Council has endorsed the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee’s recommendation to award Round 3 RADF funding to North West Gymnastics for their upcoming Flipside Circus Residency Workshops project will bring circus trainers to the city to run a series of circus and aerials workshop for various age groups  The workshops will be open to the wider community  RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mount Isa City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland  Council runs three RADF funding rounds annually along with administering Council-initiated projects Round 3 of the 2024-25 RADF program closed on 2 April  For more information about the program, click here Council acknowledges the Traditional owners and custodians of Mount Isa and Camooweal on the lands on which we live We recognise their continuing connection to the land Picture suppliedDo you want to develop skills for playing golf Maybe you want to hone skills you already have All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Mount Isa Golf Club may have the answer with a series of lessons on offer from visiting professional golf coach Ari Sanjar Coaching clinics began on April 28 and will continue to be offered daily until Sunday Mount Isa Golf Club manager Margie McElligott said the coaching clinics provided a great opportunity for people to learn the sport of golf or hone their skills Sanjar will run Beginner Adult and Kids clinics and Advanced Junior clinics from 5.30pm each day He will also offer private lessons for anyone wanting to fix a problem or simply get one-on-one coaching Sessions are held daily from 5.30pm and cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids Bookings can be made through the club at 4743 2371 Anyone wanting a private lesson should contact Sanjar directly on 0439 533 078 and leave a message The opportunities will continue at Mount Isa Golf Club when it offers the community a series of learn to play golf clinics provided by Golf Australia Scott Simons and Lee Harrington will lead these Clinics designed for beginners or experienced golfers Mount Isa Golf Club will also offer the community a series of learn to play golf clinics for younger golfing enthusiasts Scott Simons and Lee Harrington will also lead the free MyGolf clinics designed for beginners or experienced golfers in the age range 5-12years Registration for these clinics can be made through the QR code or at Golf Australia Enquiries: Janine Barney on 0419 714 064 or Janine.barney@golf.org.au Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date We care about the protection of your data. 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Council has awarded a contract for the upgrade of six stormwater assets on Tharrapatha Way to help prepare the area for future footpath-widening works At its April Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday Council resolved to award the Tharrapatha Way Stormwater Asset Renewal Upgrades contract to Blackform Contracting Pty Ltd Tharrapatha Way will be upgraded to a 3m-wide shared path as part of the broader Soldiers Hill Principal Cycle Network Project Blackform Contracting is set to undertake the works from this Friday 2 May to Friday 30 June from 6am to 6pm each day (inclusive of weekends The works will include regrading and reshaping areas adjacent to each stormwater asset the construction of culverts and a section of new shared path The project will be funded by the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme which is a jointly funded arrangement by Council and the State Department of Transport and Main Roads with a further contribution of $130,000 to come from Council’s 2024-25 capital works budget to enable the delivery of the culvert-widening works along the walkway We’re approaching that time of the year where the North West really comes alive with a lot of events and the beauty of our landscape is on full display – particularly with a really generous late Wet Season I’d like to congratulate Mark Thompson and his supporting committee on the Great Northern Rodeo Series Rodeo that they held earlier in April I think it’s a great credit to Mark and his committee of helpers that it was so well supported we’re going to see a new chapter come for the Mount Isa Rodeo – and it couldn’t be in better hands The Anzac Day services were really well supported It’s one of the most touching things that I get to participate in each year and to see the sun just beginning to crack as The Last Post is played from the balcony of the Civic Centre – if that doesn’t move you It’s great to see the development on Marian Street going along full steam ahead I think we can focus on some of the bad news stories around the place but if we pause and take stock of the amount of money that’s been invested in our town over the last couple of years there’s some really good markers that we’ve got a healthy future ahead of us And while the future definitely looks different to the past I think that Mount Isa has a lot to look forward to It’s good to see that there are so many different activities events and people getting some money to actually create some activity and time for our community It’s important that we create and enable environments of positivity every time I do something with kids – don’t create or enable an environment you wouldn’t put your own kid in So if you know it’s a horrible environment Being a volunteer in the community for a long time now it’s really good now to see a lot of positivity coming through and a lot of programs starting to get the right idea of creating those environments but also some of them don’t need friends – they need mentors and role models people to help teach them responsibility and respect So it’s starting to come that way now and I’m really proud of our community for getting on board and supporting our people I didn’t get to attend the Anzac Day services here in Mount Isa but I was fortunate enough to be up in Gregory Downs I’d like to give a shout out to the team that held that service up there I think there was more than 70 people there and the sun was coming up as they were playing The Last Post on the violin It was good to see that the Anzac spirit's alive I think you’re seeing more and more youth coming in to really acknowledge the services of those men and women We’ve got the lift running now up at Outback at Isa so for those people that want to get up and see the upstairs displays that are always up there – there are some paintings and all that there now – they can actually use that lift and go upstairs without having to worry about the stairs I don’t think it’s been operating for about six to seven years so to have that up and running – and for fairly cheap in the end – is great We utilised the same guys that are doing the work on the Civic Centre lift North West MPX is a great opportunity to hear what’s happening around the city and in the region to make sure they get down there and participate where they can especially with the Regional Jobs Expo aligned in with it We’ll see some good things happening and some opportunities for the youth as well to get into those mining and other regional jobs The Mayor and I attended both the Dawn Service and the Main Service and they were both unbelievable – to see the kids all marching I thought they were exceptionally well presented with their numbers coming from all the schools I’d also like to give a big thank you to the bugle player who’s done a great job for such a long time I’d like to thank him for what he’s done for the ceremony over the years and the best of luck in his future endeavours We’ve got to keep our foot on the fire breaks again because this year is going to be exceptional I think we’ve got to really keep our foot on it There’s no use waiting until the first fire turns up because it could be a lot worse than what people think is going to happen I’d love to see the garden beds in the CBD – some have still got nothing in them and I’d just like to see something happening there going forward Just getting some native plants in there is better than having nothing there I’d just like to thank and congratulate the Camooweal community for their Anzac Day Dawn Service it just highlighted there’s a great community spirit there I encourage any of the people at Camooweal to contact Councillors if you need help and assistance with events Good luck with the Camooweal Campdraft later this month They were preparing for that event when I was out there for Anzac Day but the Gregory River Canoe Marathon is on this weekend (May 4) and there are a lot of canoes around the place because it hasn’t been held for the last two years But it’s certainly an event that’s known throughout Australia within the canoeing community and a lot of Mount Isa people will go up there for the weekend The Mount Isa Eisteddfod is coming up shortly It’s run by volunteers and is just a fantastic event for showcasing the talent we’ve got in this town And the St Kieran’s Mother’s Day Fete will be on Friday May 9 so I wish St Kieran’s all the best for their fete I think there are only two schools that have fetes now – it used to be every school but volunteers just can’t do it – so get out and support it And of course the Mother’s Day Races are coming up too I believe they’ve got a very special emcee for the event colour fun run/walk that's held at several locations in Australia Ditch the ordinary and dive into a world of colour Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual stroller they've got the perfect distance for you: 1km The 1km track lets you choose your own adventure - do 1 lap Colour Frenzy is proudly supporting animal rescues across Australia from 9am-11.30am at the Mount Isa Football Grounds (soccer fields) Council has agreed to allow for the cessation of the Mine Workers’ Memorial Advisory Committee as the committee’s objectives have been met Council formally acknowledged the works completed by the advisory committee at April’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday Mayor Peta MacRae and Deputy Mayor Kim Coghlan thanked all of the advisory committee members – some who lived out of town – for the time and effort they put in to the initiative “There were a lot of hurdles involved – there were a lot of stakeholders I think it turned out and everyone’s happy with the result,” Cr MacRae said it doesn’t mean that this is off our agenda “It means Council’s got it to the shovel-ready stage and ready to go and we’re now looking for funding until something is secured.” Council has been working collaboratively with the advisory committee on the associated works relating to the design development of a proposed mine workers' memorial for Mount Isa.  The committee was established in mid-September 2021 for a period of three years Its function was to make recommendations to Council on the preferred location and design works for a memorial Council completed a procurement process and appointed CA Architects to complete concept and design works for the memorial CA Architects worked under the guidance of Council and the committee Works included Council approval of a preferred site; a geotechnical investigation of the site; a cost estimate; alternate RV parking plan; a Frank Aston Hill Master Plan; and a miners’ memorial concept and designs All documents have been previously presented to Council A stellar line-up of great entertainment is planned for the festival with a full program of talented performers - featuring James Blundell Lachie Cosser and local bands from The Music Shack Enjoy wonderful tunes and a fantastic vibe while browsing the food stalls a 2025 Zonta Rodeo Queen Quest entrant raising funds for the Mount Isa State Special School P&C The annual Mount Isa Show is back for 2025 It's all happening at Buchanan Park on Friday 20 June and Saturday 21 June Featuring all-time favourites including the Sideshow Alley - run by the Bell family for more than three generations - as well as: Don't miss the Pavilion at the Mount Isa Mines Entertainment Centre featuring local entries in the following categories: There will also be displays from a range of businesses and community groups proudly showcasing their brands and achievements The City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 is a dynamic and evolving guide that shapes how land and structures are used and developed across the Mount Isa Region It ensures development happens in the right places and fosters a diverse economy while preserving the region’s values and way of life The scheme is built on community aspirations and reflects ongoing stakeholder engagement to drive continuous improvement Mount Isa City Council adopted the City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 on 12 February 2020 and subsequently the scheme commenced on Monday City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 (complete document and Maps) City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 - Document only (not including scheme maps) City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 - Maps only (Schedule 2) City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 - Local Government Infrastructure Plan maps and supporting material (Schedule 3) only Online Interactive Mapping Local Heritage Register A superseded planning scheme is created every time a new planning scheme or planning scheme amendment is published City-of-Mount-Isa-Planning-Scheme-2015-New-Flood-Hazard-Maps.pdf(PDF, 51MB) Council is dedicated to keeping the City of Mount Isa Planning Scheme 2020 dynamic and adaptable to evolving community needs This is achieved through continuous community engagement and regular updates to improve and refine the planning scheme Amendments can take anywhere from 1 to 5 years The Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules outline the process the Council must follow to create or amend the planning scheme For more information about planning schemes and the process of amendment, refer to the Queensland Government website The Mount Isa City Council is dedicated to continuously improving the Planning Scheme We actively consider state government interests and regional plan updates for the Mount Isa Region and welcome your input—and share your suggestions to help shape future updates and amendments All suggestions will be reviewed as part of the ongoing amendment process it will be included in the appropriate update package (administrative Future amendments will follow the Planning Act 2016 and Planning Regulation 2017 and will align with Queensland’s statutory planning framework the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules (MGR) Please send all suggestions to tplanning@mountisa.qld.gov.au with “Attention: Strategic Planning – MICC Planning Scheme Improvement Suggestion” as a subject line As part of the development assessment process the Council imposes infrastructure charges on developments that increase demand on trunk infrastructure networks including subdivisions (reconfiguring a lot) These charges are typically collected during the development assessment process and replacement of public trunk infrastructure ensuring that new developments contribute to the additional demand they create Council has adopted an Infrastructure Charges Resolution(PDF, 536KB) in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act 2016 council is obligated to keep a register of all the Infrastructure Charges levied by council Download council’s Infrastructure Charges Register here.(XLSX, 58KB) Mount Isa City Council has launched the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap a bold new economic vision to transform and diversify the local economy while delivering immediate jobs and long-term benefits for its residents This Roadmap highlights how targeted support can help unlock new opportunities for Australia’s world-leading mining regions and ambitious policy settings and investment industrial regions can be at the heart of Australia’s future economy.  The Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap presents 28 pathways and nearly 400 potential actions for local stakeholders government and community to strengthen and diversify the economy across energy Developed by Council with The Next Economy and Climate-KIC Australia and with input from more than 100 industry the Roadmap also focuses on ways to support decarbonisation If you would like to become part of our mailing list for our quarterly Economic Development newsletter, click here to subscribe Read the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap(PDF, 22MB) Read Mayor Peta MacRae's Roadmap Launch Speech(PDF, 221KB) Strategies and Actions – Thriving Community(PDF, 107KB) Strategies and Actions – Energy Sector(PDF, 98KB) Strategies and Actions - Mining and Minerals Processing Sector(PDF, 78KB) Strategies and Actions – Transport Sector(PDF, 70KB) Strategies and Actions – Agriculture Sector(PDF, 70KB) Strategies and Actions – Tourism Sector(PDF, 74KB) This long-term strategy plots the way forward for Mount Isa and identifies potential projects initiatives and programs that could help to diversify the city's economy following the 2025 closure of the Mount Isa Mines copper mining and processing operations as well as the anticipated 2030 closure of the copper smelter Some of the projects include a new copper and critical-minerals smelter; new sulphuric acid production facilities; new renewable-energy projects; new decarbonisation initiatives; and new transport and infrastructure projects Read the Strategy(PDF, 5MB) The Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is back for 2025 and back in community hands It will be held over three days - from Friday August 8 to Sunday August 10 - at Buchanan Park The Indigenous Rodeo Championships will be held on the Sunday morning and the open finals will be held on the Sunday afternoon And Australian country music performer Luke Geiger will have the party going well into the night when he performs on both the Friday and Saturday nights Be sure to keep an eye on the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo's official Facebook page for all the latest information Mount Isa City Council is proud to be a presenting partner of the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Mount Isa City Council is proud to be a presenting partner of the 2025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo At the March Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday Council resolved to provide cash sponsorship of $66,000 as well as $47,100 in in-kind support (plus ancillary venue costs) to be held from August 8 to 10 at Buchanan Park so I encourage everyone to give the new board a chance and get on board to make this rodeo better than it’s ever been," Mayor Peta MacRae said at the Ordinary Meeting Councillor Dan Ballard wished the committee all the very best "I think the board is very well made up of locally connected people and has a healthy cross-section and I have every confidence that it’s going to be a huge success," Cr Ballard said Councillor Travis Crowther said the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo's new board had brought the event back to the community "I think they’re going to bring a lot more tourism back into the city which then has a flow-on effect for all of the businesses so it’ll be well worth it down the track," Cr Crowther said The Mount Isa Rodeo has been running since 1959 originally by local Rotary clubs and later by Isa Rodeo Ltd which went into administration in late 2024 A new entity – Mount Isa Pro Rodeo Ltd – was formed by local community members earlier this year to manage and run the iconic annual event Mount Isa City Council is proud to host this welcoming event which is open to ANY new residents and is a great way to meet other newcomers The $15 cover charge gets you a drink on arrival Get a group together and compete in the goldfish races Free Plant Day is back for 2025, and registrations are now open. Sign up at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Freeplantday2025 Hurry, registrations close on Monday Free Plant Day will be held at the Mount Isa Mines Entertainment Centre, Buchanan Park where those who have registered prior to the event will be able to pick up their free plants Attendees will also learn more about growing their own herb/veggie seedlings with a seed-planting stall to be held on the day Camooweal residents will be contacted separately regarding their plant pick-up times and location  If you cannot make it to the Free Plant Day event, please arrange for another person to pick up for you please call our Environmental Services team on 07 4747 3200 If you would like to list your local event on this page, please forward the event details to city@mountisa.qld.gov.au Our helpful Events team will process the listing for further promotion Mount Isa Civic Centre, 23 West Street, Mount Isa City 4825 QCWA Copper City Mount Isa, 3 Isa Street, Mount Isa City 4825 Mount Isa City Library, 23 West Street, Mount Isa 4825 St Kieran's Catholic Primary School, 50 Short Street, Pioneer 4825 33 Simpson Street, Mount Isa City 4825 Akmal returns after a spiritual journey to India to find himself he was pleased to discover he had been here the entire time. This has absolutely nothing to do with his upcoming show Akmal is one of Australia’s most respected Lightning quick and a master of unscripted comedy gold Akmal has an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in an hilarious and slightly offensive way and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala  "Akmal's strength is his stream-of-consciousness ramblings and his interaction with the audience." - The Age  "Akmal is an explosion of laughter and entertainment." - Telegraph Mirror Council has introduced a new residential recycling service.  All yellow-lidded recycling bins have been delivered to residential addresses If you have not received your yellow bin, please email city@mountisa.qld.gov.au To find out when your bin day will be, go to My Bin Day or check out this video The new 240L yellow-top recycling bin will be collected fortnightly while the red-top general waste bin will be collected once a week Implementing recycling in Mount Isa offers significant advantages including reducing environmental impacts and reducing the Queensland Waste Levy costs All of these impacts will lead to substantial financial savings for the community in the future Participating in recycling will allow you to have the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for Mount Isa To find out what can you recycle in the yellow bin, go to our Recycle Mate helper.    The new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will process recyclable materials collected from your yellow bin The glass processed will be used in construction materials for our roads supporting our commitment to sustainability and creating a circular economy Check out this video from the Sunshine Coast City Council for a glimpse of what we will have in Mount Isa on a smaller scale The MRF will be fully operational in February 2025 and live entertainment at the city’s must-attend festival for food and wine lovers Explore the best of Australia’s iconic wine regions with a premium selection from renowned brands. From bubbles to bold reds there’s something to suit every palate you’ll find plenty to enjoy on the day Pair your drinks with mouthwatering offerings from Redearth and Isa Hotel’s food pop-up stalls and more – the perfect complement to a day of tastings There'll also be live entertainment all day and night * Please note that accompanied children do not require a ticket for entry as they will not receive a tasting cup or wristband upon arrival The Food & Wine Festival will be kid-friendly until 6pm the event is strictly for ages 18 and above and all children will be asked to leave prior to 6pm Have you seen this recently installed sign on the Barkly Highway It features two ancient megafauna from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area: about 11km north of Mount Isa on the way to Camooweal and aims to capture the attention of travellers arriving from the Northern Territory and the World Heritage-listed Riversleigh Fossil site one of the most significant fossil deposits in the world The sign's creation was thanks to a collaboration between Outback At Isa and local TAFE students set to be installed soon between Mount Isa and Cloncurry showcasing its distinctive stripes and gaping jaw One of the earliest types of thylacine was the Badjcinus turnbulli which lived in the Riversleigh area about 25 million years ago Mount Isa City Council has implemented a recycling and sorting system to promote sustainability and ensure materials are effectively processed You can find information regarding your bin day, bin care and bin instructions on one of the following pages start typing your street address below and wait for it to appear in the drop-down field Kerbside general waste (red lid wheelie) bins from properties in Mount Isa are collected by J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd on behalf of Mount Isa City Council Wheelie bins have a serial number and are assigned to street addresses and can be traced by this number Please ensure that if you sell the property or move to another address your wheelie bin remains at the address it is registered to Let’s get our recycling sorted Mount Isa!  Follow us on our YouTube channel please contact city@mountisa.qld.gov.au Fly strike can occur on scraps in the kitchen In Queensland maggots can be found in garbage bins even if they are tightly sealed Maggots cannot be eliminated but there are preventative measures you can use depending on temperatures and other conditions such as humidity Flies are naturally attracted to the odour of rotting food and can spread disease Here are some ideas to keep your bins free of maggots: Freeze it: Store meat & seafood scraps in freezer until bin night Hygiene: Wheelie bin should be cleaned after being picked up using a solution of vinegar and water or other mild detergents Please ensure you do not wash and rinse your bin near gutters or storm drains as they and end up in local creeks and waterways Storing: Ensure your bins are in the shade Secure: Keep lids closed at all times to prevent rats Contact: Get in touch with Council if your wheelie bin gets damaged All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueHundreds of people turned up to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in World War I and every battle and peacekeeping service over the past 110 years Wreaths were laid in memory of the fallen at dawn and day services in both communities We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy Registrations for the 2025 Sign On Expo are now open Don't miss your chance for your sports club or community group/organisation to be a part of this popular free annual event. Register now by clicking here. Registrations close on Sunday 26 January 2025. Please ensure you include your club or organisation’s Certificate of Currency for public liability with your registration The Sign On Expo will be held on Saturday 1 February 2025 at the Mount Isa Mines Entertainment Centre at Buchanan Park Come along and discover the wide range of sporting and arts clubs and organisations you can get involved in in Mount Isa and organisations a chance to expand their member numbers as well as boost residents’ awareness of their events Council wishes to advise that essential mains-cleaning works are scheduled to be carried out across Townview and Spreadborough between Monday 10 March 2025 and Wednesday 30 April 2025 This maintenance work is aimed at enhancing the quality of residents’ drinking water and will be carried out by a specialist contractor Council will be informing affected residents via letterbox-dropped notices over the coming weeks as the works progress While the mains-cleaning works are undertaken residents may experience temporary water interruptions and may wish to store water in preparation for the interruption When your water returns it may be discoloured Please run the tap until your water runs clear Milky water is caused by small air bubbles This is not harmful and will settle after a short period.  We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding Please do not hesitate to contact Mount Isa City Council on 4747 3200 or email us if you have any queries The announced 2030 closure of the Glencore Mount Isa copper smelter will create a critical shortfall of sulphuric acid, a vital resource for numerous industries in the region, including the fertiliser, metallurgical, and chemical sectors [1] This shortage threatens to impact thousands of jobs and hinder economic growth COB and MICC have agreed to collaborate on the assessment and feasibility of a potential Mount Isa-centred pyrite tailings re-processing operation to produce sulphuric acid COB’s ReMine+ technology is poised to play a crucial role in the collaboration By reprocessing pyrite and other sulphide-rich mine tailings ReMine+ can recover valuable metals (including gold and copper) while simultaneously generating either elemental sulphur or sulphuric acid COB has successfully evaluated the application of ReMine+ to cobalt-pyrite feedstocks from various regions A signing ceremony was held at Council Chambers in Mount Isa this morning said: "This MOU with Cobalt Blue aligns with Council’s commitment to a sustainable future for our industries It demonstrates our commitment to developing a locally-made solution to the looming sulphuric acid shortage that will otherwise have a huge negative impact on many of our largest industries Mount Isa already has expertise in the production of sulphuric acid and has existing air monitoring systems in place to ensure community safety Cobalt Blue’s technology solves the issue of dealing with old tailings as well as reinforcing the economics of the supply chain for the whole of Australia It also reduces the sovereign risk of relying on international sulphuric acid supply.” added: “Queensland's North West Minerals Province offers a wealth of opportunity for sustainable mining and resource recovery Our ReMine+ technology can unlock the value of these resources and produce essential commodities which is critical across several industries in the region This MOU underscores the resilience and innovation that prevails in Australian mining communities” The next steps include assessing the commercial and operational viability of different technologies COB will aim to complete proof of concept testwork within 16 weeks of receipt of sample COB will also advise MICC on the requirements and barriers to a potential pyrite tailings reprocessing operation in the region to produce sulphuric acid MICC intends to set aside land upon which to build and operate a pilot-scale plant that would evaluate the amenability of technologies to process pyrite into sulphur and sulphuric acid and create associated business and community benefits COB will provide advice and detailed information on the construction power and other consumables required for the plant By combining MICC’s local knowledge and infrastructure with COB’s advanced technology this collaboration aims to deliver a sustainable and economically viable solution to the sulphuric acid supply challenge in North West Queensland whilst alleviating long term environmental liabilities and generating critical and other metal revenue through tailings re-processing is in the interest of all stakeholders This video summarises COB’s patented process to extract valuable metals and sulphur from mine waste to minimise environmental risks: ReMine+ | Positive Impact from Mine Waste The MOU shall remain in force until 31 December 2029 unless terminated earlier by a party A party has the right to terminate the MOU with written notice built and operated a demonstration facility utilising its proprietary technology Over the last five years a series of large scale testwork programs have been executed with around 10 tonnes of high purity elemental sulphur produced utilising available pyrite concentrate feedstock from the Broken Hill Cobalt Project The sulphur was produced via a commercial rotary kiln typically operating at 150-300kg/hr throughput capacity Samples from the testwork were then shared with potential customers to gauge the quality of the resulting elemental sulphur with positive assessments underpinning the viability of the technology low hazardous product used as a precursor to manufacture sulphuric acid providing industry with significant advantages in handling storage and transport and allowing sulphuric acid to be produced directly at the customer site driven by local production requirements was included as a solution in the “Queensland Sulphuric Acid Study (August 2024)” (Core Resources Ltd) delivered to the Queensland Government for further assessment COB’s decision to focus on elemental sulphur production for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project was driven by the low local sulphuric acid demand profile This demand profile is in sharp contrast to that of Queensland’s North West Minerals Province which the 2024 Sulphuric Acid Supply Study estimates to grown from 1.30Mt/year to 2.8-5.0Mt/year in the future A focus for work under the MOU with MICC will be to demonstrate the flexibility of COB’s process for direct production of sulphuric acid The benefit of the COB process is that sulphur gas excess to acid requirements can be cooled and prilled as elemental sulphur for safe storage against future acid deficit ensuring security of supply for the region Cobalt Blue is a mining and mineral processing company focussed on the development of the Kwinana Cobalt Refinery in Western Australia the Broken Hill Cobalt Project in New South Wales and ReMine+ projects with a view to global opportunities contained in mine waste A leading developer of technology addressing the growing demand for critical minerals essential for the global energy transition Cobalt Blue operates with a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability Cobalt Blue's optimised metallurgical processes are at the forefront of the industry This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” All statements other than those of historical facts included in this announcement are forward-looking statements Where Cobalt Blue expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis forward looking statements are subject to risks which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed projected or implied by such forward-looking statements Such risks include but are not limited to the ability to reach binding agreement on terms or at all government and other third-party approvals Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements Cobalt Blue does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any “forward-looking statement” This announcement was authorised for release to the ASX by the board of Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited [1] Sulphuric Acid Supply Study; Report prepared for the Queensland Government, public version. 01/07/2024. CRU International Ltd and Core Resources Pty Ltd. https://www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/94500/sulphuric-acid-supply-study.pdf [2] See AusIMM Critical Minerals Conference Presentation lodged with ASX on 21 August 2024 (pg 12) [3] See ASX Announcement dated 23 November 2023 “Positive Results – Preliminary Flin Flon Tailings Testwork All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueIt will be alleged on April 22 15 and 16 entered a May Downs Road business stealing a white Toyota Landcruiser from the premises Four juveniles charged with property crime offencesThe vehicle was located damaged shortly after 12pm the same day have each been charged with four counts each of enter and commit and enter with intent two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle The 16-year-old Winton boy was further charged with one count of possession of a weapon remanded in custody and due to reappear before Mount Isa Children's Court on May 1 The 14-year-old Pioneer boy has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear before Mount Isa Children's Court on May 27 a 16-year-old Winton boy entered a Labuan Street property in Soldiers Hill stealing a silver Toyota Landcruiser from the residence The vehicle was located damaged on April 20 along Maxime Street The 16-year-old boy has been charged with two counts each of fraud and serious assault of a police officer and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear before Townsville Children's Court on May 6 Quote these reference numbers: QP2500694067 This month sees us reach a significant milestone of 12 months since the Local Government elections and I’d like to recognise some specific achievements and thank some people I started the first Mayoral Minute with the following paragraph and I’d like to repeat it here because it remains as true today as it did then I’d like to express my deep appreciation to the community for electing me to be your Mayor Let it be known that I am extremely happy with the Councillors that have been elected Although we face challenges over this term due to the macroeconomic environment it has been demonstrated already that they are dedicated to their new positions and their core priority is creating the best outcomes for the community I think it’s pretty good that we can still remain true to that and say that we’ve had a great run this year We were there for the last iteration of the previous rodeo and dealt with the fallout of that We were able to negotiate some money to pay out rodeo creditors and were able to see in a new rodeo committee and we wish them the best of luck for next year going forward We attended the 100-year events of Glencore – the Not Casa Ball We saw the opening of the Mount Isa Country Universities Centre Councillor Ballard and I did Sober October for the RFDS and did our 100km walk a week for the month Welcoming Week was celebrated with the citizenship ceremony taking place in Centennial Park and that was a really popular and successful event Councillors all went as a united team to the Local Government Association of Queensland Annual Conference We congratulated our Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter on his 50 years in Parliament – the CEO and I travelled to Charters Towers to celebrate that in September 2024 We held the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils meeting right here in Mount Isa We had Senator Anthony Chisholm in attendance the now Queensland Local Government Minister Ann Leahy who is the current president of both the Local Government Association of Queensland and the Australian Local Government Association so it was great to be building on those relationships and having them understand properly the issues we’re facing here in Mount Isa we had a visit from both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Premier David Crisafulli We’ve signed three Memoranda of Understanding – with Green Gravity we’re looking at re-establishing the cross-border alliance and we look forward to seeing what the new rodeo committee can deliver We’re going to continue to advocate for North West Water to be able to achieve better water pricing for our community We also look forward to welcoming new Directors of Corporate Services and Infrastructure Services Last week I had the opportunity to present at the Meet the Buyer Forum and the MITEZ Forum and advocate for a Special Economic Zone on behalf of the North West Minerals Province I’ll be continuing to be doing this with the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils next week in Parliament Sue Wicks is Mount Isa’s Citizen of the Year for 2025 The announcement was made at this morning’s 2025 Mount Isa Australia Day Awards which were held at the Civic Centre auditorium in making the announcement at the awards presentation ceremony long-time member of the Zonta Club of Mount Isa “She leads a vibrant team that are always doing events in Mount Isa to raise funds for worthy causes,” Cr MacRae said ensuring people are on board for all events and all shifts are covered which she bakes to sell for Zonta at events “The founding member of the Mount Isa Zonta Club has described Sue as the think tank and ideas person of the group and says she never stops coming up with projects to improve the club It’s a testament to Sue’s dedication to the Zonta Club that last year she was named the Mount Isa Zontian of the Year for the second time “In preparation for Mount Isa’s 100th year in 2023 Sue was instrumental in getting specially made bottles of port to help mark the year’s celebrations So successful was this venture that from an anticipated demand of 200 or so bottles the Zonta Club ended up selling more than 1200 bottles throughout the year “She also prepares meals at the Salvation Army each week for the less fortunate.” The Young Citizen of the Year is Ashlea Lavell Sixteen-year-old Ashlea is a lover of the arts excelling in all aspects of music and visual arts She spends hours upon hours each week in school and community groups practising and learning new instruments to be able to contribute to the local arts community She is always upskilling and trying new things she usually has a pencil or paintbrush in her hand behind a canvas She is also a very well-respected student at Spinifex State College and will be representing Spinifex at the North Queensland State Honours Ensemble Program in Cairns in March this year The Senior Citizen of the Year is Keith Ballard he spent 55 years in the saddle – a feat that will never be repeated in horse racing in Australia He won a number of regional Cup races throughout North West Queensland throughout his illustrious bush racing career Keith hung up the reins on a career that began with his first winner in 1969 and saw him ride more than 1700 winners over six decades he was Australia’s oldest active jockey The Senior Sportspeople of the Year are Sunny Raitava and Allan Hazle Sunny has been competing in boxing since he was young A heavyweight competitor who trains at Derrick’s Boxing he has won gold for boxing in the Great Western Games and in 2022 won the World Boxing Foundation’s Amateur Heavyweight title He has travelled across the country for bouts – including to Alice Springs Mackay and Bowen – and credits his wife for supporting him through everything (as well as driving him to many of his fights) Allan last year claimed the title of World Boxing Foundation World Masters Welterweight champion after a victory at the Masters Cup in Germany The Masters Cup is one of the biggest Masters boxing events in Europe with fighters travelling from all over the world to take part in a 25-bout fight card Allan is training for an upcoming fight in Townsville and is looking to inspire local young up-and-coming boxers The Junior Sportspeople of the Year are Jean Lavell and Yasmin Wyld-Hill Jean has been competing in motocross and enduro racing since he was five years old he has competed in many races all over Queensland as well as in the Australian Junior Motocross championships in Darwin in late 2023 He has been an active member of the Mount Isa Dirt Bike Club for many years and is a very well-respected member of the motocross community within north Queensland Yasmin is an avid IsaRoos soccer player who last year won the Junior Player’s Player Award for the club as well as the Golden Boot Award for the senior women’s team She competed in the 2024 Pacific Championships “state of origin” on the Sunshine Coast and represented the Queensland Academy Northern team which finished champions of the Silver Cup She was also Spinifex State College’s 2024 Junior Sportsperson of the Year The Community Event of the Year is the Great Northern Rodeo Series This event is a Mount Isa-based rodeo that’s affordable for families and attracts a high calibre of competitors from across Northern Queensland The Arts and Cultural Award goes to Shaylee McGregor Shaylee is a Mount Isa dance teacher who has made a significant contribution to the performing arts and fostered a deep appreciation for dance and outstanding leadership are very highly regarded Shaylee’s journey as a dance teacher began when she joined the Mount Isa School of Dance as a young girl Recognised for her talent and leadership skills Today she holds nationally recognised qualifications in jazz and teaches students from toddlers to teens across various dance styles She has also choreographed and directed several of the Mount Isa School of Dance’s end-of-year concert performances The Spirit of Mount Isa Awards recipients are John Davies John Davies has been a business owner in Mount Isa for many years and has been involved in many community events is a member of the Harley Owners’ Group and the Mount Isa RSL Sub-branch Kate Fischer has been on the board of management of the RSL Mount Isa Sub-branch for the past three years she has taken on roles including welfare officer She was also heavily involved in helping the sub-branch to secure its current location at the Irish Club walking the streets of Mount Isa and picking up rubbish to keep our streets clean He also reports many water leaks and other issues that he sees to Mount Isa City Council Phoebe Ryder has been an integral part of the Mount Isa Amateur Netball Association for many years Her sportsmanship and dedication shine through in her performance on court She also shares this knowledge and passion with others specifically through her involvement with the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball development program Zara Kuskopf has been the president of the Mount Isa Amateur Netball Association for the past three years netball has gone from strength to strength She has spent many hours of her personal time writing and implementing new policies and helping to upgrade umpiring skills in the senior and junior competitions Jay Morris is the president of the Mount Isa Race Club He volunteers many hours of his time to ensure the race club remains a big part of the Mount Isa community with the race days featuring prominently on the city’s social calendar from the stewards and nominees to the sponsors and gate and bar staff and is always available on race days to lend a hand Dave Bartolo has been a volunteer at the Mount Isa Rodeo for more than 20 years starting out cleaning the toilets when the event was held at the former Kalkadoon Park before moving to Buchanan Park four years later to help welcome and greet people as they enter the gates Dave is also an active member of the Pirates Hockey Club and has diligently helped with the club’s fundraising efforts for many years is someone who was dedicated to making life in the Mount Isa community better for everyone when he was a local resident Aubrey would enthusiastically volunteer his time to help clean up graffiti throughout the CBD and would get involved in many community events and activities He also worked at the Mount Isa Civic Centre for several months in 2023 as a casual Function and Event Support Officer assisting in the organisation of events such as Anzac Day and the Mount Isa 100 Years Gala Dinner.  The Southern Gulf NRM Sarus Crane Award goes to Delta Company Particular recognition is given to two individuals: Warrant Officer Class 2 Rick Leeman they provided outstanding support during the Great Northern Clean Up using their army truck and trailer to collect large volumes of rubbish and heavy items a total of 1.84 tonnes of rubbish was collected making a substantial impact on the event’s success Do you need the services of a Justice of the Peace (JP) or a Commissioner of Declarations (Cdec) Justices of the Peace or Commissioners of Declarations (Cdec) are trained Queenslanders who can witness and certify your routine legal documents such as wills statutory declarations and passport applications Justices of the Peace volunteer their services to provide an integral link in the judicial system To find a Justice of the Peace, see the Queensland Government website Please note: JPs and CDecs employed by Council are not available to sign any documents unless it is for Council business or is related to a current Council matter Councillor Conduct Register(PDF, 429KB) Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind – 30 Plays in 60 Minutes is a riotous journey into the unexpected Dust off your sense of wonder and prepare to see theatre in a whole new light Whether you're a seasoned live-performance lover or a curious newcomer and unexpected moments that you won’t soon forget Prepare for an interactive theatre experience where 30 mini-plays flash before your eyes in just one hour fast-paced burst of theatrical mischief designed to upend your expectations and invite you to participate in the creative chaos The original show was born from a bold intention: to smash the confines of conventional theatre by turning the spotlight on spontaneity and the modern obsession with sensory overload sometimes “too much light makes the baby go blind” – a tongue-in-cheek nod to how overwhelming excess can blur our vision Welcome to the official webpage of Waste Management at Mount Isa City Council Council is committed to efficient waste management practices that prioritise sustainability 240L yellow-top bins are being delivered to all residents for recyclables This change will streamline waste collection and promote recycling efforts Information about waste & recycling for businesses in Mount Isa and milk bottles can go in your yellow-lid bin for recycling it's important to note that plastic toys can't be recycled and juice and milk cartons can go in your yellow-lid bin Wrapping with glitter or foil cannot be recycled and goes in the general waste bin and steel lids and tins in your kitchen/laundry/bathroom can go in your yellow-lid bin. It's important to make sure that the aerosol cans are empty before recycling them  You can also recycle items such as baby formula tins metal lids from pasta and sauce bottles can also be recycled All glass bottles and jars can go in your yellow-lid bin and glass bakeware goes in your red-lid general-waste bin You can take your eligible drinks containers in exchange for a 10-cent refund payment to the Containers for Change centre, which can be found at Mount Isa Metal Recyclers 195 Duchess Road (next to the Council Depot) It’s important to keep your recycling loose and not put it in a bag when it goes into your yellow-lid bin Keeping the items loose also means your recycling can be sorted and processed more easily and efficiently  When your recycling arrives at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in bags the people or equipment processing the recycling won’t know whether the items in the bag are recyclable the bags are usually removed from the recycling stream and these valuable resources are sent to landfill can’t be collected through your yellow-lid bin. They can get caught in the processing equipment causing delays and reducing the efficiency of the process The materials inside the bag may not be recognised correctly by sorting equipment and the materials could be sorted into the wrong recycling stream When items are incorrectly sorted or processed it can reduce the quality of the final product soft plastics like plastic bags and food packaging cannot be recycled in your yellow-lid bin they need to be placed in the red-lid general-waste bin Australia doesn't have the necessary facilities to recycle soft plastics it's crucial that we still do our part by disposing of soft plastics in the appropriate bin we can also look for ways to reduce our consumption of single-use plastics and opt for more sustainable alternatives Your new 240L yellow-lid recycling bin will be collected fortnightly from your residence. The red-lid general-waste bin will be collected weekly. Click here to find out what the bin-collection day for your address is consider taking a trip to the Mount Isa Waste Management Facility to dispose of it or perhaps make a pile to pop in your bin once it has been collected You could also ask your neighbour if they have a bit of room in their bin this week Note: You can save a lot of space in your yellow-top bin by flattening and/or folding cardboard boxes and containers as well as flattening plastic drink containers it's always a good idea to give items such as aluminium cans and plastic drinks containers a quick rinse (or even a wash if they're particularly dirty)before placing them in the yellow-lid bin This helps to prevent contamination and ensures that the recycling process runs smoothly Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill which is good for the environment and your community you can help to conserve natural resources It's a great way to make a positive impact on the world around us and ensure a more sustainable future for generations to come the next time you're unsure about whether or not to recycle an item remember that even small actions can make a big difference you can help contribute to Queensland's recycling rates and create a more sustainable future for all This can help you keep your recyclable items separate from your general waste and make it easier to quickly sort through them when you put them in the yellow bin You could also consider setting up a recycling station in a convenient location in your home This can include separate bins or containers for different types of recyclable items making it even easier to quickly sort through your items even small steps towards recycling can make a big difference in reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfill and protecting our planet don't worry if you can't sort all your items right away - every little bit counts repaired or repurposed to give them a new life Nappies and general household waste should be disposed of in the general waste bin.  Building waste, garden waste, bikes, E-products, batteries, paint, clothing: Check the Recycle Mate website or the Recycle Mate mobile app for alternative disposal options as these can be harmful to the environment if they end up in landfill Mount Isa Minerals (M1M) and specialist investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners have finalised a funding collaboration agreement to commercialise the former’s quartz ore assets in Queensland The undisclosed funding will be structured in two tranches to support a phased development approach of the Mount Isa asset and collaboration will span the full project lifecycle – from exploration and resource definition to development The initial tranche will be directed towards accelerated exploration activities to define and confirm a JORC-compliant resource for the identified quartz outcrops The funding will also support detailed metallurgical testing to validate the suitability of the quartz for various applications including metallurgical-grade silica (MGSi) and potentially higher purity quartz applications such as solar and semi-conductor crucible manufacture.  This will then be followed up with a Scoping Study.  an investment manager which focuses exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition in Australia will be allocated for mining lease applications and supporting activities.  “This finalised funding will mark a major step forward in realising the significant potential of Mount Isa Minerals’ quartz assets This collaboration with Quinbrook aims to not only unlock a new revenue stream for the collaboration but also contribute to regional economic growth and job creation in Mount Isa and the North West regional zone,” Mount Isa Minerals reports Underpinning the joint venture is the potential for a future offtake agreement This partnership leverages privately held Mount Isa Minerals’ “substantial quartz deposits” and strategic location in Mount Isa alongside Quinbrook’s expertise in energy transition infrastructure and their commitment to local sourcing Quinbrook proposes to develop and build a state-of-the-art silicon smelter and polysilicon manufacturing facility at Townsville Queensland sourcing quartz from the North Queensland region This is aimed at creating an opportunity to strengthen the domestic supply chain security of critical materials for the solar industry “By establishing a domestic supply of crucial silica materials this initiative will strengthen Australia’s position in the renewable energy and advanced technology sectors,” Mount Isa MInerals reports Initial rock chip assays have indicated high silica content (99.5% to 99.9% SiO2) with low impurities at prospects named Eureka Quartz is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen (SiO2) It’s one of the most abundant minerals in Earth’s crust and is resistant to both chemical and physical weathering It is often associated with feldspar and can carry gold Glencore in October 2023 announced its plans to close its underground copper operations at Mt Isa in the second half of 2025 With 350km2 of tenements situated just outside of Mount Isa and directly adjacent to Glencore’s operation Mount Isa Minerals is pursuing a portfolio driven approach to meeting the increasing demand for key critical minerals The company is seeking to develop its diverse mineral portfolio to capitalise on growing global demand for the critical minerals underpinned by the emerging data evolution through AI and the ongoing energy transition Quinbrook was established in July 2015 by David Scaysbrook and Rory Quinlan who have invested in renewables for over two decades and in power infrastructure more broadly since the early 1990s. The fund is managed by a senior team of power industry professionals who have collectively invested circa US$6.9 billion of equity capital in 40 GW of energy infrastructure assets representing a total transaction value of US$29.8 billion ($46.98 billion).  The specialist investment manager has completed a diverse range of direct investments in both utility and distributed scale onshore wind and solar power hydro and flexible energy management solutions in the US Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon Unico Silver (ASX:USL) says the final results from phase-two diamond drilling at.. 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ASX shifts down a gear Stay Informed on up-to-the-minute mining news Get the best articles straight to your inbox ASX ends winning streak as energy sector tumbles05 May Military Metals discusses antimony exploration in Slovakia05 May Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon05 May Critica readies to drill satellite rare earths targets    05 May See the latest industry technology for the savvy consumer and astute installer Come along to show and discuss everything mining Industry leaders will be on-hand to showcase the latest technology and automation and industry peers and professionals will be available to answer all of your questions Zonta Mount Isa celebrates International Women's Day 2025 this year with guest speaker and emcee Mel Buttle a comedian and regular guest on The Project at the Mount Isa Civic Centre from 7pm to 11pm I’d like to take the opportunity to thank the councillors and staff for the fantastic work they’ve done this year Mount Isa City Council as an organisation has a new look and feel this year and we have achieved some significant milestones – we’ve done the Parks Replacement Program completion of the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) the recycling education program (as of December 13 the recyclable waste collected has very little contamination completion of the Mount Isa Economic Transformation and Diversification Strategy and the upgrade of Ellen Finlay Park in Camooweal adding continuity to the team that has not been present for some time We have two new councillors on the Audit and Risk Committee – Councillor Dan Ballard and Councillor James Coghlan – adding oversight to policies We have three new councillors on the MICCOE board – Councillor Travis Crowther and myself – working with management to rectify maintenance issues The Civic Centre has once again been embraced by the community as somewhere to come for community events The staff there have put on entertainment that the community have loved such as the Bluey Show and the Bubble Spectacular Both the Civic Centre and the library celebrated their 50th birthday in 2024 we’ve taken part in the six celebrations held by Mount Isa Mines to celebrate their 100 years Thanks to their team for providing these celebrations and one of my first jobs as mayor was to do the speech on the Family Fun Night One of the highlights of the year was giving the speech at the 100-year Casa Grande Ball as a Council we have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that will bring new transformative projects to our town in the future – with Green Gravity While 2025 will be another year of extreme uncertainty economically and we will have yet another election – the federal one – there is much to look forward to The only thing we can be certain of is change and how we adapt and react will be the predictor of success and we at Mount Isa City Council feel prepared for the upcoming challenges and look forward to sharing our future-ready economic roadmap being launched on February 21 Many of you would have heard in the media recently that the State Government have committed to giving Mount Isa City Council $2 million to our economic recovery and to be used to ensure the continuity of the Mount Isa Rodeo We have listened to the community and have undertaken not to use ratepayers’ funds for this purpose but we were very pleased when the government stepped in to offer support and to grant Mount Isa City Council funds to help pay suppliers Council intends to have a seat on the new rodeo board made up of community members with our representative being Councillor John Tully I hope everyone that is traveling over the break drives carefully and everyone has some down time to spend with friends and family I look forward to seeing you all back and refreshed in 2025 The council provides a family friendly facility offering something for everyone as well as providing recreational use of the pools and grounds with our 50m pool being heated to accommodate for the cooler months You are welcome to use your membership at Splashez also Summer Operating Hours run from September School Holidays through to end of May * All Public Holiday Hours are 10:30am - 5:30pm unless otherwise stated Email: splashez@mountisa.qld.gov.au Visit us on Facebook Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from commercial business operators for the disposal of Council’s concrete batch plant as well as the facility's vehicles and equipment EoIs must be submitted through VendorPanel by no later than 3pm AEST on Tuesday 25 February 2025 An initial site visit open to interested parties will be held on Thursday 13 February 2025 at 10am. Additional inspections will be scheduled as required during the final tender process The Expressions of Interest received will inform Council’s decision regarding the future sale of the batch plant before Council invites for written tenders Council is looking at two options: selling the batch plant and land with the new owners to operate on the site and have ownership of all of the associated equipment; or selling the batch plant with the new owner to remove the existing infrastructure (including all gravel and soil pits) Council will continue to operate the batch plant as normal and provide concrete to the public the supply of landscaping materials (soil and gravel) will be limited to what is currently on hand the materials will no longer be available from Council The batch plant supplies ready-mix concrete and landscaping supplies (soil and gravel) for internal and external customers with all products sourced from local suppliers Current Council employees assigned to the batch plant will be transferred to other operational areas within Council with consultation with affected employees to be carried out The call for Expressions of Interest follows recommendations from financial advisors for Council to consider either selling the batch plant or divesting its operations to a commercial owner or operator To ensure property developments align with the City Council Planning Scheme to promote sustainable well-designed communities that balance growth with the protection of environmental and cultural assets Oversee the allocation and management of horse paddocks in line with council policies Regulate land use and property developments to maintain safety Ensure compliance with the City Council Planning Scheme issuing permits and approvals as necessary Explore current and superseded planning schemes stay updated on development applications and decisions understand development assessment guidelines and access information on infrastructure charges as part of the process Are you considering buying or building in Mount Isa Click here to discover how to apply for a Property Search and learn about building requirements including everything you need to know about pools Details and procedures for leasing State land managed by the City Council as a trustee Liquor Licensing and Local Heritage Register Council acknowledges the Traditional owners and custodians of Mount Isa and Camooweal on the lands on which we live, work and play. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging Our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) kicked off its wet-commissioning phase late last week with the first batch of recyclable materials being processed the system can process 1 tonne of materials per hour however Council is looking at increasing that to 3 tonnes per hour Council's Recycling Coordinator Richard Auld said the wet-commissioning phase would take about a week-and-a-half and would enable Waste Management Facility staff to fine-tune the system and carry out checks while it processed residential recyclables which go through a pre-sort process via conveyor belt where staff remove potentially dangerous items - including batteries The accepted items then go through a trommel - a large cylinder with different-sized holes - which sorts them by size A large magnet separates aluminium and steel items (drink and food containers) and diverts them to dedicated chutes Paper and cardboard items are also separated Sophisticated cameras and computers can quickly and accurately identify plastic containers by type as they go past on a conveyor belt and they are separated accordingly into relevant chutes Once a sufficient amount of recyclable materials including paper it's removed from its chute and compressed in a baler to await transport to recycling centres Click here to find out more about recycling in Mount Isa We're committed to reducing landfill waste and moving towards a Circular Economy — where materials are reused and recycled to reduce environmental impact and create local opportunities We’re developing a Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Strategy, and we want to hear from you! 💬 🌱 Have your say and help shape the future of waste and recycling in Mount Isa you’ll go in the draw to win a $50 dinner voucher to use at a local bar or restaurant 👉 Complete the survey today and be part of the change we all share a responsibility in managing the waste we generate Making conscious choices to recycle and compost can significantly reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a healthier greener place for all and promoting a circular economy where waste is repurposed and recycled into valuable resources like: Why should I recycle my glass bottles and jars The best solution to waste is to avoid it in the first place The goal of the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP) is to protect public health through the identification and minimisation of public health-related risks associated with drinking water with the approval granted by the Queensland Water Supply Regulator Department of Energy and Water Supply (QWSR This annual report is submitted to DEWS to fulfil the regulatory requirement and is also made available to MICC customers for inspection upon request at the council office Council manages two drinking water schemes – Mount Isa and Camooweal MICC receives treated water from the Mount Isa Water Board (MIWB) before distributing to its approximately 21,000 consumers Water for the Mount Isa scheme is obtained from two dammed storages – Lake Julius and Lake Moondarra – on the Leichhardt River to the north of the city Camooweal currently has two reliable sub-artesian bores used as water sources there is a high per-capita water consumption in Camooweal Mount Isa City Council has a wide variety of roles that can often be very popular It’s important then to make your application stand out As part of your online application you’ll be asked to include the following: The recruitment process may vary for some roles but typical applications are reviewed to find the best applicant fit against the selection criteria for the role you’ll be invited to an interview where a panel will access your skills abilities and personal fit relevant to the role and work environment Mount Isa City Council will also do referee checks and may require a national police check and Department of Human Services screenings and a pre-employment medical check Note: National Police Check dispute resolution: if an applicant believes there is an issue with the National Police Check obtained on their behalf by Mount Isa City Council please contact the People and Culture team on 07 4747 3200 who will provide further details on how to proceed We aim to update applicants as quickly as possible as we appreciate the time you have invested in your application and that you are keen to come work with us All applications must be received online via this website Please ensure that you select the right role for which you are applying and check out the helpful information above Don’t see a vacancy that is relevant for you at present 2025Mine closures will be significant in a city where unemployment is above 5 per cent Photo: Dan Peled/AAPThe outback city of Mount Isa will ask governments for a $2 billion investment fund to start a rescue mission for the city to stem the economic and social losses that will occur when Glencore shuts its copper operations later this year and at least 600 people lose their jobs It follows the Federal Government bailouts for the aluminium industry, particularly Gladstone’s, and the $2.4 billion for the South Australian steelworks at Whyalla The Mount Isa Council was spurred into action by Glencore’s decision to shut its copper operations in town Other mines are also coming to the end of their life and without action the city’s population could fall from its current 19,000 to about 10,000 A strategic report from Mount Isa City Council and Next Economy cites 28 prioritised projects worth about $2.7 billion It includes “Flying Whales’’ (blimps) for air transport gravity energy storage in disused mine shafts It will target the Federal Government’s recently legislated $22 billion Future Made in Australia strategy and the Critical Minerals fund When Glencore announced the closure in 2023 it said job losses would be about 1200 however in media briefings this week Glencore suggested this was now likely to be 600 but there has been no official confirmation combined with other looming mine closures the impact will be significant in a city where unemployment is above 5 per cent Mayor Peta MacRae said the council should have started the diversification of its economy a long time ago and the pending closure of the copper operations would be a huge loss we would lose population which would put the economy into a decline and that would create social issues as well,’’ she said “We are going to be lobbying the government for money so we can get up some of these key projects identified in the report.’’ The council has signed memorandums of understanding with Green Gravity a gravitational energy company that wants to use the disused mine shafts for energy storage which is a new type of logistics that can overcome those problems when you have roads and bridges that don’t have adequate capacity for what’s needed,’’ the mayor said “We also have an MOU with Cobalt Blue and we are also looking at a critical minerals research facility dailyAnother project the council wants is a correctional facility in the city Next Economy chief executive Amanda Cahill said mining towns like Mt Isa could no longer consider it to be business as usual She said the report was important because it speaks to all mining towns “We are at a crucial time where closures are happening but there is also this huge potential around critical mineral mining and processing There hasn’t been a lot of work on what it’s going to take to develop those industries because it’s new “The way mining towns have been developed is not the way we are going to develop the next industry Originally places like Mt Isa were built by one major mining company and that’s not the case anymore There are junior miners coming with complex mining techniques “That’s what the report is about – what is it going to take for mining towns like Mt Isa to develop a new generation of wealth for Australia and can we do it “We know that’s the same question facing the Spencer Gulf and the Pilbara with a lot of new energy coming into the mix “All levels of government need to (step up) What is great about this roadmap is that’s it’s an example of a council taking the reins and filling that leadership role This is about a whole new industry that is going to underpin the next generation of wealth It’s going to need new techniques and investment up front and that’s risky for investors To reduce that risk is where government can play a role and reduce the risk and make it attractive to investors.’’ dailyThe council’s plan is aimed at diversifying the economy and is aiming at decarbonisation ensuring the development of the $5 billion CopperString transmission project and improving liveability and tourism infrastructure John McCarthy visited Mount Isa as a guest of Next Economy SponsoredResetting the rules: How parenting has changed in 2025Meltdowns in Kmart A new SA podcast is here to help you 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The Biosecurity Act 2014 improves Queensland’s biosecurity preparedness and response capabilities Weeds and pest animals have significant impacts on the environment Noxious weeds are plants that invade native ecosystems and adversely affect the survival of indigenous flora and fauna Noxious weeds can be foreign plants accidentally or intentionally introduced into Australia or they can be native plants that have become weedy due to inappropriate management or because they are outside of their normal range All information/fact sheets are available on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries' website and the Queensland Government's Business and Industry Portal Further information is available from Mount Isa City Council's Rural Land Officer or by contacting Biosecurity Queensland (call 13 25 23 or visit the website here) Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet Identification of Prickle Bushes ie Mimosa Click here for Fact Sheet Click here for Fact Sheet