Tag: Cloncurry 4824
Water begins flowing into Cloncurry dam
The Mayor of Cloncurry, in north-west Queensland, says water has started flowing from Chinaman Creek into the town's dam for the first time in two years.[MORE]
Cattle sale may have set new record
A new national sale record for brahman cattle may have been set in north-west Queensland.[MORE]
Timor Air to fly internationally
An agreement has been signed to create East Timor's first international airline.[MORE]
Cloncurry denies responsibility for Mt Isa water woes
The Cloncurry Shire Council says it is not to blame for Mount Isa's dwindling water supply.[MORE]
Mayor airs mining exploration worries
A north-west Queensland mayor says he is concerned about the future of minerals exploration in his shire, with two companies in financial strife due to the world economic crisis.[MORE]
Geothermal firm in bid to build regional powerhouse
A Brisbane-based company says it could supply geothermal power to all of north-west Queensland.[MORE]
Tanks to address outback town's water woes
There is relief in sight for a remote Queensland community that has no drinkable water.[MORE]
Cloncurry water solution report looms
Studies on the best long-term solution to the severe water shortage in the north-west Queensland town of Cloncurry are expected to be completed by tomorrow.[MORE]
Dry outback town gets water shipment
A north-west Queensland town will get its first delivery of water by rail today under a plan expected to cost taxpayers $400,000 a month.[MORE]
National gong for Qld rural doctor
A doctor from outback Queensland has received a national award for her work to improve medical services in regional and remote areas.[MORE]
Lucas tour considers resources boom impact
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas is touring north-west Queensland this week, ahead of next month's resource summits around the state.[MORE]
Urgent funds needed for night patrols
A community group in north-west Queensland says it urgently needs state and Federal Government funding to continue its night patrols which act as a diversion services.[MORE]
Qld Govt close to Cloncurry water fix
The Queensland Government says it should have a solution to overcome a water shortage in Cloncurry, in north-west Queensland, by the end of the month.[MORE]
Govt promises outback town won't run dry
The Qld Govt says it will not allow the drought stricken town of Cloncurry to run out of water.[MORE]
Fears financial crisis may close smaller mine companies
An exploration company searching for gold and copper in north-west Queensland says the world financial crisis may virtually shut down some small explorers.[MORE]
Drinking supplies hauled into Cloncurry
Fresh water supplies will be hauled for the first time into the north-west Qld town of Cloncurry this week.[MORE]
Cloncurry to get water relief via rail
More than 12 million litres of fresh water will be railed into the drought ravaged community of Cloncurry in north-west Queensland as part of a State Government rescue plan.[MORE]
Drought sparks call for rain prayers
Queenslanders are being asked to pray for rain this week as part of an initiative by the Uniting Church. [MORE]
Water woes hit town's tourism, economy
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Two towns in north-west Qld are running out of water and are struggling to find quality alternative supplies.[MORE]
Cloncurry water carting just a first step: Mayor
The Mayor of a north-west Queensland town says the State Government's decision to fund water carting to it is not the end of its struggle for improved water infrastructure.[MORE]
Cabinet approves carting water to Cloncurry
Queensland Cabinet has approved funding for water to be carted to Cloncurry in the state's north-west.[MORE]
Dry Cloncurry considers mine water
Cloncurry council says it may have to pipe water from a mine site if the Qld Govt does not give more help.[MORE]
Millions sought to fix Cloncurry water woes
A north-west Queensland council says it needs immediate State Government support to address the shire's water shortage.[MORE]
Bligh searches for Cloncurry water solution
Premier Anna Bligh says she hopes to find a solution to overcome the water shortage that is gripping Cloncurry in north-west Queensland.[MORE]
Water scarce, Cloncurry fears fire threat
Fire crews in the north-west Queensland town of Cloncurry are worried about the potential for disaster due to a lack of water in the town.[MORE]
