HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 | History Defined

Mount Isa's World War II underground hospital, air raid shelter celebrates 80-year anniversary

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.

ABC News · Jul 3, 2022

Social media a double-edged sword in Mount Isa as youth crime puts tourists off

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.

ABC News · Jun 26, 2022

Rats on the rampage in Mount Isa as authorities scamper to prevent a 'plague'

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.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Anglers can't believe their luck as giant barramundi bite in north-west Queensland

Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught, but in the outback Queensland town of Mount Isa the lines are tighter than ever this summer.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2022

Qld taxi driver charged with rape

Police have arrested a man on a string of offences including rape, alleging he used his job as a taxi driver to exploit women in Queensland's northwest.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Supermarket meat shortages drive new customers to Mount Isa butchers

Locals flock back to traditional town butchers as COVID-induced supply chain disruptions impact meat supplies in supermarkets.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2022