And 2,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's Dirt N Dust Festival in Julia Creek. It's normally held in April but shifted to late August due to all that rain we had earlier. 

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And it's Crime Stoppers Day with Queensland authorities urging us not to' just post it but report it'.

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And level five water restrictions are still in place this morning across the Cloncurry Township. 

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And today marks the start of Queensland Road Safety Week. 

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And investigations are continuing into the death of a man in Doomadgee at the weekend. 

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And a date has been set for an inquest into the historic murders of three people in the North West. 

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Plus - is another interest rate cut on the way for North West mortgage holders

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And the Mount Isa Mayor has admitted the mental health of community is being affected by the uncertainty of the smelter. 

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And Qld Nurses and Midwives to pause industrial action for three weeks from tomorrow. 

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And gates officially open today for the 025 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 

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