Nominations Now Open for 2021 Mount Isa Australia Day Awards 25 November 2020 Council is now calling for locals to submit their nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards and recognise and thank those who make significant contributions to the community. Read more
Major Upgrade Planned for Camooweal Facilities 24 November 2020 Council will be carrying out a major upgrade of the Camooweal Community Hall and completing other works throughout the town, thanks to a $909,519 grant from the Federal Government. Read more
Community Consultation for Outback at Isa Master Plan 20 November 2020 Council is encouraging local residents who have an interest in the future of Mount Isa’s premier tourist attraction, Outback at Isa, to attend a community consultation session to provide their input. Read more
Free Christmas Carols Event Coming to Buchanan Park 12 November 2020 The merry festive spirit will be on full display in Mount Isa when Council brings its free 2020 Christmas Carols to the community next month. Read more
Governor-General to Visit Mount Isa This Month 5 November 2020 Council is getting ready to welcome His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley, during their two-day visit to Mount Isa. Read more
Community Consultation and Information Session About Flying Foxes 29 October 2020 Council will hold a community consultation and information session to provide further details about Council’s proposed alternative flying fox roosting site. Read more
Venue Change for Wonderland Under the Stars 20 October 2020 With inclement and stormy weather forecast for this weekend, the three-day Wonderland Under the Stars will now be held indoors in the airconditioned comfort of the Buchanan Park Entertainment Centre. Read more
RADF Funding Available for Mount Isa Arts Projects 20 October 2020 Council is calling for local residents and community arts groups that have an idea for an arts project to put forward an application for funding under Round 1 of its RADF program. Read more
From the Mayor’s Desk - October 2020 20 October 2020 This month we farewell our Chief Executive Officer of more than three years, Sharon Ibardolaza, and welcome our Interim CEO, David Keenan. Read more
Six Groups Share in Community Grants and Sponsorship Funding 19 October 2020 Six Mount Isa community and sporting groups will soon be sharing in more than $23,880, thanks to Council’s Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Read more
MoveIT Program to Provide Free Fitness Activities in Mount Isa 14 October 2020 A program that encourages people to get active and stay healthy by offering a range of free fitness activities will take place in Mount Isa thanks to Council and funding from the NQSF. Read more
Council Staff Congratulated on Three Decades of Service 14 October 2020 A combined three decades of service to the Mount Isa community and to Council have been marked with a special presentation at Council’s Works Depot. Read more
Glencore Mount Isa Mines Sponsor of Wonderland Under the Stars 29 September 2020 Council is pleased to announce that Glencore Mount Isa Mines has come on board as a sponsor of the three-day entertainment spectacular Wonderland Under the Stars, to be held next month. Read more
Copper Smelter Announcement Great News for Mount Isa 23 September 2020 Mayor Danielle Slade has welcomed today’s announcement that the copper smelter at Mount Isa Mines will remain open and operational for the next few years. Read more
Council Clarifies Relationship Between Land Valuations and Rates 21 September 2020 With half-yearly residential rates notices to be arriving in Mount Isa letterboxes in the coming days, Council wishes to clarify the relationship between land valuations and rates. Read more