Sign of the Times for Mount Isa Sporting and Recreation Groups 14 July 2020 Council is getting behind local sporting clubs and community groups as they begin to resume their activities, with special signage to be distributed to remind people of COVID-19 safety requirements. Read more
Avenues of Assistance Are Available for Ratepayers 13 July 2020 Council is reminding Mount Isa ratepayers who may be experiencing financial difficulties that rates payment agreement options tailored to their own personal situation are available. Read more
Mount Isa Ready to Welcome Back Tourists 10 July 2020 Mayor Danielle Slade has reaffirmed that Mount Isa is open for business, “Good to Go” and ready to welcome back tourists, with interstate borders reopening today. Read more
Food-Licensing Fees Waived for Mount Isa Sporting Clubs 9 July 2020 Council has agreed to give a financial reprieve to sporting clubs that run food canteens, with all applicable food-licensing fees to be waived for this financial year. Read more
Community Feedback Sought for Solar Lights Trial 8 July 2020 Council is asking for community feedback about the solar lights recently installed on Tharrapatha Way to determine whether similar lighting should be installed along more sections of the path. Read more
Recycling Centre on Horizon for Mount Isa 3 July 2020 In a first for Mount Isa, the design and construction of a purpose-built Materials Recovering Facility (MRF) will soon commence thanks to $6 million in Federal Government funding. Read more
Zero Rate Increase in This Year’s Council Budget 24 June 2020 Council has taken on feedback from local businesses, residents and groups about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and will be freezing rates increases in this year’s Budget. Read more
Council Taking Water Losses Seriously 22 June 2020 Council will be investing $850,000 in the coming year to tackle water losses throughout the city’s water supply system and will be looking at other ways to help save this precious resource. Read more
Upgraded Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre to Welcome Visitors 18 June 2020 The Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre will again welcome visitors from Friday June 19, marking the completion of a $2.2 million revitalisation project. Read more
Financial Assistance for Sporting and Community Groups 16 June 2020 Council will provide financial relief to 31 local not-for-profit sporting and community organisations through a one-off COVID-19 pandemic Community Assistance Payment. Read more
Mayor Congratulates Queensland Great Father Mick Lowcock 6 June 2020 Mayor Danielle Slade has extended her warmest congratulations to Mount Isa priest Father Mick Lowcock, who was tonight honoured as a Queensland Great as part of 2020 Queensland Day celebrations. Read more
Have Your Say on Council’s Draft Environmental Management Plan 28 May 2020 Council’s draft Environmental Management Plan is now available for public feedback and Council is urging everyone with an interest in the environment to have their say on the document. Read more
Family Fun Precinct to Undergo $5.1 Million Upgrade 26 May 2020 The Mount Isa Family Fun Park and surrounding precinct will be significantly upgraded and improved thanks to a $5.1 million project. Read more
Funding Announcement for CopperString Project Welcomed 20 May 2020 Mayor Danielle Slade has welcomed the announcement by the Queensland Government that it will commit $14.8 million to the proposed $1.5 billion CopperString high-voltage powerline project. Read more
Council Facilities to Reopen 15 May 2020 Council is pleased to announce that parks across our city and the City Library will be reopened in the coming days. Read more