TAFE students across Mount Isa will have more reasons to stay, with Canberra announcing new incentives to keep students in the classroom.

$10, 000 dollar payments will be available to students who take up apprenticeships in the residential housing sector.

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Queensland domestic violence support services are struggling to keep up with demand, and are calling for more funding.

New Australian Institute of Criminology data shows Queensland recorded the most domestic violence homicides in the country last year.

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And the Mount Isa Rodeo has been saved and will go ahead August 8-10. 

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And work is underway to build a bigger and better early learning centre in Cloncurry. 

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Heavy rainfalls on the cards for the North West today as the system that's been impacting the North Queensland coast moves inland.

Image: Bureau of Meteorology

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Katter's Australian Party's slammed a proposed alternate inland route from Cairns to Mackay, via Cloncurry, Charters Towers and Clermont, following flood related damage to the Bruce Highway.

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Plus, the Member for Traeger has accused mining giant, Glencore, of refusing to sell its Mount Isa copper mine.

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A couple rescued after their 4WD was swept away in floodwaters, are recovering well.

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Creditors of Isa Rodeo Limited are holding a second meeting this morning.

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Plus, smokey skies could cause an increase in asthma symptoms.

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