ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Abandoned homes and rising debt could force sales in outback mining city

Mount Isa City Council initiated legal proceedings against nearly 50 properties with over $1 million in unpaid rates, with potential auctions later this year if debts remain outstanding. The outback mining city faces a housing market risk from releasing multiple distressed properties simultaneously, local real estate agents warn. This follows Glencore's 2025 closure of its underground copper operation.

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