Small retailers in regional Queensland have been given until August 2023 to prepare before Sunday trading could open up to big businesses, creating an influx of competition. Key points: Big businesses in regional Queensland could be eligible for Sunday trading come August 2023 The decision is one of nine recommendations following a parliamentary inquiry Both sides of the Sunday trading …
Major shops aren't allowed to open their doors on Sundays in North West Queensland, but that could change next year, leaving a pile of winners and losers. Key points: A five-year moratorium essentially banning some regional areas from applying to trade on Sundays will end in August 2022 Mount Isa has traditionally been divided on the topic Some tourists say …
A widespread power outage in Queensland's north-west has ended after more than five hours. Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Dajarra, Julia Creek and Kajabbi — which are all fed power from the Diamantina Power Station — were without electricity from 9.15am until about 2:30pm. "APA … experiencing an issue with the Diamantina Power Station complex in Mount Isa, which … triggered an …