Is the Mount Isa line pricing itself out of viability?

Email Transport insiders are sounding the alarm over the Mount Isa-Townsville railway, which they say is so focused on squeezing money out of miners, it is unintentionally killing the industry.

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AM Edition Is the Mount Isa line pricing itself out of viability? Transport insiders are sounding the alarm over the Mount Isa-Townsville railway, which they say is so focused on squeezing money out of miners, it is unintentionally killing the in... READ MORE   ‘I’m guilty of caring’: Self-repped wife torturer slams jury’s verdict An engineer who inflicted a sickening assault on a woman and held her against her will, argued with a judge during his sentence, tried to make a bail application instead and said t... READ MORE   ‘I’m back’: Townsville cook plots MasterChef boilover Townsville MasterChef Australia runner-up Rhiannon Anderson is heading back to the kitchen with the goal of finally winning the hugely popular cooking competition. READ MORE   ‘Long time coming’: Industry meets Defence in historic visit Defence industry experts got up close and personal with the latest military hardware and training facilities during a ‘Defence Day tour of Lavarack Barracks last week. READ MORE   ‘Be prepared’: Wet and wild weather ahead for NQ North Queensland is in the “firing line” for significant rainfall totals and thunderstorms, the Bureau of Meteorology cautioned on Sunday. READ MORE   Young Townsville cricket whiz hits it out of park A hard-hitting batsman and fierce bowler from Townsville has won an Indigenous scholarship to play for an Australian Junior Boys team during a tour abroad. READ MORE   Paul Green’s everlasting legacy lives on through family and the Cowboys Amanda Green still gets chills recalling the moment her late husband, NRL legend Paul Green, cemented his premiership legacy to North Queensland. Amanda opens up to PETER BADEL abo... READ MORE   ‘My son’s death was blasted on social media’ Ryan Kimball died in a car crash – and his last moments were posted on social media. Now, the teen’s heartbroken dad reveals how Covid lockdowns played a role in the tragedy. READ MORE   Major update in Harry’s US visa row after ruling A court has made a shock ruling after Prince Harry’s admission of past drug use raised questions about his US visa. READ MORE   Aussies warned: Most stolen shock items exposed Forget jewellery, cash or electronics – one item has topped a list of the most commonly stolen goods from homes. And it could be lurking in plain view. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Townsville Bulletin, PO Box 587 Townsville, QLD 4810 Australia.