The Latest Breaking News from Mount Isa

He might be a long way from the dusty red streets of his rural Queensland home, but Ben Wright knows he'll feel right at home backstage creating hairstyles fit for Brisbane Fashion Week.

Police have charged a 52-year-old man after a teenager was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Mount Isa.

Champion bull rider Donovan Rutherfurd says trust and love for the animals is key to success as he prepares for the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.

North-west Queensland has been without a physical newspaper for two years. Now, a hyper-local free weekly newspaper is about to be published in the region.

The bombing of Darwin triggered the construction of Australia's only underground hospital, and 80 years on the heritage-listed landmark has become a symbol of coming together during crisis and chaos.

Mount Isa residents were quick to take to Facebook after 12 cars were stolen last week, but police and tourism operators say not everything that gets posted online is helpful.

A rural Queensland city is grappling to contain a "widespread" rat infestation with some businesses trapping 13 to 15 rats a day. Authorities say if the problem isn't dealt with soon, the community could face a rodent plague.

Mount Isa Mines responsible for 91% of emissions in the outback city despite having an ‘industry-leading air quality management framework’

The former rugby league hooker coaches outback country kids for coastal footy careers, and he's already bursting with pride as some of his young charges take to the big stage.

Once home to a thriving population, the former towns of Ballara and Hightville between Mount Isa and Cloncurry in outback Queensland boasted a post office, hospital, school and hotel. Now, one couple is on a mission to save the towns from being swallowed by the bush.

Small retailers have a year to prepare before trading restrictions may be relaxed in regional Queensland, increasing competition. Meanwhile, bigger businesses say they've been left tapping their feet.