Born and bred Mt Isan left, 36 years old, still single, not even a broken relationship to remember. 6 months in the SE Qld, much dating, before settling down with a nice lady. Ladies not in Mt Isa, your part of the problem, in Mt Isa you've had it too easy. None of you have any right to complain.

Alex, Gympie, Australia

I'd like to hear from afew of these MT ISA men. What do they have to say about themselves/ I'm an Alaskan- and they say the same thing here- female shortage. I have seen the men without women myself. They are all different.
I would like a singles web-site and pictures of the men.

Angeline Edge, Homer, USA

leave out the word ugly-
we think it sounds exciting, but we dont consider ourselves ugly. We think its unfair that they are blaming all the men- like a stero-type.
We kinda like the way working cowboys dress and look...
Bubble Bath for two?

THE BUBBLE GIRLS want to meet you!

Angeline Edge, Homer, USA

Be careful what you ask for you could just get it . There are place out there like where I from that the women out number the men. Maybe the mayor should set up a web site, for single women like myself to meet these men on line, but maybe next time the mayor should omit the word "ugly"

Victoria, Georgia, usa

My local radio station rang the local Mt Isa radio station the other day and suggested a variation on one of our TV series "The Farmer Wants a Wife" - the Mt Isa version would be "The Miner Wants a Wife". The lady at the Mt Isa station said no, it would be "The Miner Wants a One-Night Stand.....".

David, Bathurst, A

Talk about adding fuel to the fire, "Michael of U.S." There are no common women in Australia., or anywhere in the world for that matter.
If there is a decline in young ladies in Mt. Isa, the men have only themselves to blame. They should scrubb up and look at improving manners and dress code.

S.A.Kucks, Brsisbane, Australia

I wanted to be frank about OZ Defence. Its pathetic . As China builds we sleep. Theres no citizens army and no guns for one. Most of the private firearms have gone. Most of everything else is junk or not enough. The Times has a duty to Brits to make them aware of this tragic land, before Brits come.

G.Gibson, Sydney, Australia

I feel that his honesty was refreshing. A breath of fresh air. Maybe more people should speak like this!!

ruaridh hesketh, edinburgh, scotland

It wasn't stupid, it wasn't harsh. It was reality and he spoke the truth. It was quite refreshing. He didn't call the locals "ugly." He simply asked the ladies who were more common looking to move to the area and take advantage of the low female to male ratio.

Michael, Pennsylvania, U.S.

My sister has lived in the Isa for 3 years and has this to say "Ugly women of the world - don't go to Mount Isa - you aren't that desperate!!"

Amber, London,

I wouldnt go to Mt. Isa, Queensland.
Ive got a vision from The Lord of (Chinese/Indonesian) paratroopers in that part of Australia.
You can find it by googling Invader to Australia: visions and prophecies.
Better for Brits to stay home than get caught up in national service Down Under one day.

G.Gibson, Sydney, Australia

Remember Alaska gold mines?

JKM, St.Josephs,

What the hell was he thinking? You can't say things like that! It does nothing to reflect my town's true image. I'm disgusted in the mayor. What a terrible picture he has painted of the town and the townspeople who voted him into office.
Tongue-in-cheek? Maybe. Stupid & ill-thought out? Definitely.

Selena, MOUNT ISA, Australia

So, let's get this right... I get to Queensland and head north?

Ree, Oxon, UK

"According to the paper, in 2006 there were just 819 females aged 20-24 living in the town, compared with the 994 in 1996".

Gee, Bruce, I wonder why they left?

Mike, Macau,

women yes -ladies??? in australia- blimey mate thats why i and half the male pop. came to dear 'ol blighty the mother country- get a job & a wife - yea it rains more so what-better than living in a desert surrounded by sea

mike, oxford, blighty

Didn't Oz have a meltdown just recently when an Imam in Sydney likened women to a piece of meat and blokes like dogs around the meat? Why can't Aussies just accept the truth and stop being so feminist.

Samuel, Glasgow,

The Mayor and his comments are the reason towns like Mt.Isa can receive a bad name. How a person with an ignorant attitude becomes a Mayor is one of life's mysteries.

Why doesn't he open a few more brothels - he'll get the type of women he's chasing.

Fred, Mt.Isa, Australia

Frank
What a lovely thing to say....As an ex Queensland High School teacher posted to the outback in my first year, I can asure all red blooded men, that both the men and women of Mt Isa were the most attractive and friendly souls , I have ever had the pleasue to meet . I found my husband there!

Robyn Hicks, Brisbane, Australia

I can think of a few Sheilas who I could send over there

Luke, London, UK

I wonder if the town has a gay bar... If not, then there's a gap in the market.

Kim, London,

Strewth - the sheep will be outraged!

jeremy, hassocks, sussex

Hmm...where will they find ugly women in Australia?

Frank Upton, Solihull,