And as part of the Mount Isa Rodeo offerings, the moo poo lotto is being held, raising money for the Country Women's Association. 

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And unions are hoping Glencore is next in line to receive a rescue package from Canberra, as the fight continues to save the Mount Isa smelter.

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And after months of trying, pilots who saved lives and land during the Pentland–Torrens Creek fire have finally been reimbursed by the State Government.

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And Telstra is asking locals to keep an eye out and report any suspicious behaviour around its Mount Isa facilities, following the suspected theft of copper.

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And the PM's putting the pressure back on Glencore to keep the Mount Isa smelter and Townsville refinery open.

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It comes as a delegation heads off to Canberra tomorrow to plead with the government to strike a deal with Glencore and save jobs in Mount Isa. 

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The Premier isn't popping champagne bottles though. He says there's still a long way to go in the journey to reducing crime.  

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And calls for more organ and tissue donations this Donate Life week. Just 30% of eligible people in Mount Isa are currently signed up to the register. 

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Meantime, at risk Queensland kids will be forced into a boot-camp-style program aimed at reducing youth crime.

The Regional Reset program will be launched in nine locations including Western Queensland. 

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And an inquiry into the CFMEU Queensland branch is set to be expanded to include allegations of underworld criminal links. 

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