Derek Barry

Editor, the North West Star

Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.

Rheumatic heart disease case inquest set for Doomadgee hearing

Derek Barry
23 May 2022, 9 a.m.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe life and extraordinary times of Thomas Francis Meagher

Derek Barry
2 May 2022, 12:30 p.m.

No furphy - this historic water tank is the real thing

Derek Barry
27 Apr 2022, 10:30 a.m.

Trans advocate defends women's sport participation

Derek Barry
22 Apr 2022, 7 p.m.

Dinosaur bones unearthed in outback officially identified

Derek Barry
20 Apr 2022, noon

Thursday is next key date in election process

Derek Barry
19 Apr 2022, 3:39 p.m.

What a croc: Surprise scaly visitors pay pool a visit

Derek Barry
14 Apr 2022, 4:30 p.m.

Bob Katter says 'gloves are off' as he opposes net zero emissions

Derek Barry
13 Apr 2022, 10:30 a.m.

WATCH'Melbourne Cup of the Outback': Wild and wacky fashion on show at Birdsville Races

Derek Barry
11 Apr 2022, 11:30 a.m.

WATCHThe dangers of desert road driving caught on film

Derek Barry
8 Apr 2022, 4 p.m.

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