The North West Star

The North West Star is the only daily newspaper serving the upscale Mount Isa area, focusing on the community's needs and interests. This publication is committed to delivering content that resonates with its diverse and forward-thinking readership. The North West Star provides a mix of engaging and timely information, including local and national news, sports updates, The Isa’s Real Estate Guide, community opinions, event highlights, industry news, daily and weekly TV schedules, travel articles, and features on various topics. Additionally, it offers a directory of trades and services, along with local classifieds, ensuring readers stay well-informed and entertained.

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US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

6 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Bart Meijer |Dominique Vidalon

The US wants to know whether a peace deal is doable in the next few weeks, Marco Rubio says. Photo: AP PHOTOUS President Donald Trump will walk away from trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Online abuse of players sinks to 'horrific' low: Neale

6 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Steve Larkin

Lachie Neale, seen in Brisbane's loss to Collingwood, says online abuse of players has hit new lows. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSOnline abuse of AFL players has sunk to "horrific" new lows, Brisbane's dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale says. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hamas 'ready to release all hostages' to end Gaza war

6 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Nidal al-Mughrabi

Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages as part of a deal for peace in Gaza. Photo: AP PHOTOHamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed in Israel, a senior official from the Palestinian militant group says, rejecting Israel's offer of an interim truce. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Four dead in Italian cable car accident near Naples

6 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Alvise Armellini |Fabiano Franchitti

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy. Photo: AP PHOTOFour people have been killed and one seriously injured after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern ItalySubscribe now for unlimited access.
Federal disaster relief assistance extended to more shires in Queensland

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Sally Gall |Sally Cripps

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing joint federal-state funding support while visiting Longreach a fortnight ago, with Winton and Longreach mayors Cathy White and Tony Rayner watching on, along with Emergency Services Minister Jenny McAllister and AgForce president Shane McCarthy. Picture: SuppliedThe widespread damage Queensland residents have suffered in the past couple of months has been recognised with the extension of federal support payments to nine more local government areas.
Albanese and Dutton don't want to be compared, but both struggle to articulate this key issue

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Miriam Webber

A second leaders' debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton simmered away - for the most part - cordially on Wednesday evening, though a suggestion that the pair are more similar than they like to admit elicited a scoff. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg wraps testimony in antitrust case

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Brian Witte

Mark Zuckerberg has testified that people spend more time on YouTube than on Facebook and Instagram. Photo: AP PHOTOMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has emphasised in a US federal court that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he saw value in the companies and not to take out competitors, as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Questions to ask local candidates about how they'll help older Australians

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

A national advocacy group for older Australians is encouraging voters to get clear on where their local candidates stand on issues including the Aged Pension, aged care and superannuation ahead of the election. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Global stocks rally as electronics get a tariff break

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Alun John |Wayne Cole

Off-again, on-again policy gyrations have left investors confused and analysts bearish. Photo: AP PHOTOMajor stock indexes bounced in Europe and Asia after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" US tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
SKorea begins insurrection trial of ousted president

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Joyce Lee

Former president Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of leading an insurrection. Photo: AP PHOTOSouth Korea's ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol argued that his martial law declaration late last year was "not a coup d'etat" as he appeared in court for the start of a criminal trial over charges that he led an insurrection. Subscribe now for unlimited access.