In short: The Mount Isa copper smelter is set to close in 2030. Mining giant Glencore is looking for a government bailout so it can continue operating ahead of that time.

Mt Isa suffering amid violent ‘flare ups’, as crime totals surge. Police say family feuds are fuelling a “flare up” of violent brawls in Mount Isa, with kids as young as 11 and 12 charged ...

Three weeks ago, another incident involving 30 adults took place near Mount Isa Hospital which resulted in four women being charged with public nuisance as a result. More Coverage.

Statistics showed 13,731 offences were committed in Mount Isa in 2024 compared to 8,160 in 2014. The town 's crime rate has increased much quicker than its population, estimated to be around 19,000.

Operation Whiskey Decker, which included the Mount Isa Tactical Crime Squad Northern Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) and Gold Coast MOCS, has led to 19 people being charged with 271 drug ...

According to their statistics, 13,731 offences have been committed in Mount Isa in 2024 as compared to 8160 in 2014 – showing how the region’s crime is growing at a faster rate than its ...

A seismic change has struck Mount Isa after the state government announced it’ll reduce rail charges for new phosphate mines, fast-track the Eva Copper project to construction, and more.

Italy’s Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, started erupting Monday — sending scores of panicked tourists running for safety.

Remains found on Mount Everest could help solve 100-year-old mystery 00:33. An Indian and a Filipino climber have died while climbing Mount Everest, as hundreds of climbers are attempting to scale ...

Tourists on the Italian island of Sicily were forced to flee on Monday from the slopes of Mount Etna, one of Europe’s largest and most active volcanoes, after an eruption sent clouds of gas ...

Mount Fuji, at 12,388 feet, is Japan's highest mountain. Toru Hanai/REUTERS The mountain's hiking trails are officially open only from July to early September, but there is no penalty for hiking ...

Shocking footage shows violent street brawl between two women while a mother with a baby steps in to break up the fight in the outback Queensland city of Mount Isa.