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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Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

1 day ago | northweststar.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

2 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Shayne Hope

The budget for the new Macquarie Point stadium has already blown out to $945 million. Photo: HANDOUT/TASMANIAN GOVERNMENTTasmania Devils chief executive Brendon Gale hopes "sanity and cool heads" prevail as the AFL's expansion into the island state hangs in the balance amid political uncertainty. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
World will never forget brutal Tiananmen crackdown: US

3 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Yimou Lee |Ben Blanchard

The anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre is not officially marked in China. Photo: AP PHOTOThe world will never forget China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, Taiwan's president and the top US diplomat said on the 36th anniversary of an event Beijing treats as taboo. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Murder, cover-up charges for alleged drug deal stabbing

3 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Alex Mitchell

Police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in Sydney's Croydon Park. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOSPolice have arrested a man they say helped try to cover up an alleged drug-related murder, in an "awful" attack on a suburban street. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mount Isa community helping shape future of disability sector

3 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Jackie Meyers

Sharing ideas and making connections were the key takeaways of a recent community forum in Mount Isa. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperHosted by Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) the forum was one of many being delivered across the state as part of disability reform in Queensland. The local community forum was co-hosted by Mount Isa resident and QDN Member, Danielle Pittis.
Where's the pylons, where's the wire: Hughenden urges CopperString start

4 days ago | northweststar.com.au | Sally Gall |Sally Cripps

Powerlink representatives, including major project tech manager Ian Lowry, right with Flinders and Richmond Shire mayors Kate Peddle and John Wharton with a diagram of the CopperString 2032 project. Picture: Sally GallThe need to see pylons begin to rise on the horizon, marking the beginning of the $13.9b CopperString transmission network harnessing renewable energy in north west Queensland, was clear at Hughenden last week. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Major north west Qld cattle station sold for almost $50 million at auction

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Mark Phelps

A 575,000 acre north west cattle station has sold $4.7.5 million. Picture suppliedPremier 232,694 hectare (575,000 acre) north west Queensland pastoral holding May Downs has sold at auction. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperOffered by James and Marjorie Lord after 38 years of ownership, the property was bought by the Cloncurry-based McMillan family. The property sold for $47.5 million.
Billionaire lifestyle trailblazer lights up festival

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Maeve Bannister

US lifestyle icon Martha Stewart says she looks forward to exploring Sydney. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSAmerica's first self-made female billionaire - often hailed as the original global influencer - Martha Stewart has hit the stage at Sydney's Vivid festival. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Disappointed': murder trial jury dismissed, no verdict

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Savannah Meacham

Christopher Anderson's family broke down in tears after a jury failed to reach a murder verdict. Photo: Fraser Barton/AAP PHOTOSA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in a murder trial after a man was accused of fatally shooting a father during a home invasion. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Full list: Sussan Ley unveils new shadow cabinet lineup

1 week ago | northweststar.com.au | Eleanor Campbell

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revealed her new shadow cabinet after the Coalition reunited following a dramatic split last week. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperMs Ley unveiled her frontbench during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, elevating supportive backbenchers and shuffling senior Liberal party members across key portfolios.