Governments hold high-level talks over Glencore smelter, refinery

Email The state and federal governments have held high-level talks with Glencore over the future of the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, the Townsville Bulletin can reveal.

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AM Edition Governments hold high-level talks over Glencore smelter, refinery The state and federal governments have held high-level talks with Glencore over the future of the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, the Townsville Bulletin can reve... READ MORE   Steer wrestling a must-see sight at Bartlett Park Rodeo It will be a family affair for the Finch family the when the chutes and gates clang open to raging bulls, bucking broncos and barrel racing horses at as this year’s Bartlett Park R... READ MORE   Special day has deep meaning for high-flying grandparents There was a morning of celebration at Townsville Grammar School’s Annandale Junior Campus this week as a pair of proud grandparents paid a special visit to the school. READ MORE   Pay rise must meet ‘community expectation’, CEO says Townsville City Council negotiations with the AWU have descended into a tit for tat as the organisation reveals the huge wages bill ratepayers will foot over the next three years u... READ MORE   Bombshell report: Pilots knew of deadly fault months before triple-fatal crash A Queensland plane that crashed in 2023, killing all three on board, had a pressurisation fault so bad company pilots flew for months at low altitudes to avoid blacking out, a damn... READ MORE   ‘I am confident we could do it’: Troops ready if war comes With global tensions rising, the ability of Townsville troops to mobilise through the port has been scrutinised. Hear what the 3rd Brigade commander said — and why NQ could be in t... READ MORE   Aussie metal maestros to hit Townsville before Wembley Stadium From Kirwan’s Orchid Society hall to Wembley Stadium, Aussie extreme metallers Thy Art Is Murder are stopping into NQ before conquering the world. Find out the details. READ MORE   Major changes to Aussie laws: What you need to know Major changes are set to roll out across Australia from July 1, including wage hikes, new parental leave and tougher road rules. See how it will affect you. READ MORE   Dire warning for Aussies amid stunning shopping reality With Aussies expected to splash out a staggering $10.5b at the end of financial year sales, experts are warning shoppers to be aware. READ MORE   ‘Up yer bum’: How Liam shafted Oasis As Oasis launch their massively hyped reunion tour, a no-holds-barred book exposes the Gallagher brothers’ rift that ripped the band apart and left Aussie fans in the cold. 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.