Qld’s Barbie dream house sells for a steal
A real-life bubblegum pink Barbie ‘three-storey palace’ of every girl’s dreams perched on a beachside cliff has sold for a bargain price. SEE THE PHOTOS
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190+ retirement units: Plans lodged for new over 55s village
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new over 55s village in Gladstone which would include six three-storey apartments full of units. SEE THE PLANS
Two minute noodles, no Netflix: How tradie bought houses by 25
From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO
Historic hotel hits the market for first time in 40+ years
The freehold for a revamped 95-year-old country Queensland pub is for sale for the first time in more than four decades. Here’s what’s on offer.
70+ places, 13 jobs: Plans for new childcare centre revealed
Three old homes would be replaced with a new childcare centre with room for more than 70 children if an application to the Rockhampton council is approved. DETAILS.
‘Can’t even think right now’: Qld woman wins $20k per month for 20yrs
After playing the same numbers for the past two years a Central Queensland woman checked her lotto account and told her boss ‘I have to go’. DETAILS.
Hail the high-rise: Why going up, not out is crucial for future of Qld city
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
From 1868 with love: Inside grand old Qld hotel’s resurrection
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
‘First of its kind’: Architecturally designed workstores hit the market
The first stage of a unique development for 22 architecturally designed workstores on the Capricorn Coast has hit the market. DETAILS.
Negotiations underway for new shopping centre as site sale looms
A deal is said to be “very close” with a Brisbane-based group interested in purchasing a vacant block of development land for a future shopping centre in Central Queensland. DETAILS.
‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Crocs, cyclones, three-legged cow: ‘Ritz of the North’ sells for $1m
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
‘70% jump in 10yrs’: Qld building boss on costs, company collapses
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
How I’m using Airbnb to pay for my wedding
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
‘Ring road, solar’: State defends sky-high land vals amid grim rates warning
Ratepayers in Central Queensland could face huge rates increases after a state-led land evaluation review revealed increases of up to 178 per cent and the blame game is already underway. SEE WHERE YOUR SUBURB RANKED.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
‘Stark picture’: The Central Qld postcodes where rentals are in short supply
New data has revealed the extent of Central Queensland’s rental crisis with some local postcodes ranking as some of the worst for low vacancies.
After 160 years, former Bishop’s home to be replaced
The former Anglican Bishop’s home on Athelstane Street in The Range built in the 1860s is going to a new location as the building has become dilapidated over the decades and is full of damp, mould, wood rot and decay. Read about its incredible history through wars, flood and cyclones
How you can buy your own Aussie island for less than you think
Sandy beaches, the bluest oceans, no neighbours or perhaps the odd celebrity guest next door. The idea of buying our own island is not as crazy, or expensive, as you might think. See what Aussie islands are available right now.
Luxury living: Every million dollar home sold in Gladstone in 2023
More than 20 homes in Gladstone and Agnes Water sold for $1 million or more in 2023. SEE THE FULL LIST.
Revealed: Our cheapest suburbs to buy a home in
The cheapest suburbs to buy homes in have been revealed, with new data showing prices in some pockets falling up to $24,000 in rare areas sheltered from rampaging inflation. FULL LISTS
Where to buy a house for as little as $199k
From fixer-uppers to two-bedroom gems, houses in the Gladstone region have come on offer for outstanding value for the right buyer or a first homebuyer looking to get into the market.
Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
32 high-end rooms: Sneak peek at CQ’s first five-star hotel
A big-name hotel brand has partnered with a local sports club to develop the first luxury accommodation of its kind in Central Queensland. DETAILS, PHOTOS.
40 new units planned for 14-storey Gladstone building
An exciting new residential development is in planning for 40 brand new units in the heart of Gladstone, a city at the centre of a homelessness epidemic.
Real winner in Musk vs. Zuckerberg title fight
It’s the fight everyone is talking about. And while the world waits to see if it happens, take a look inside what may give Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg an edge in the ring.
Yearly rent of $700k as rare CQ hotel hits the market
The freehold of a Central Queensland hotel with just under 40 serviced apartments and conference room is for sale, with interested investors from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne.
Photo editing fail reveals home selling tricks
Greener grass, bluer skies, less mould on the roof — an Aussie home listing’s photoshop fail has revealed the tricks used to entice people to buy.
‘We pretend it’s a sleepover’: Couchsurfing mum’s rental race hell
Every night Sussanah Whittingham couch surfs with her one-year-old son because she can’t find a rental property in Gladstone. Sadly, she’s just one of 800 in her region desperate to find a home.
Riverside property sells for $1.2M as southern stampede slows
A riverside block in Central Queensland has become the second property to crack the million-dollar mark in the region this year. It comes as experts note a change in interstate migration. PHOTOS.
Where to buy an island block for less than $100k
Bargain blocks of land in the Gladstone region are currently on the market for less than $100k, including multiple blocks on a subtropical island. FULL LIST
Beachfront home, small acreage sell above $1m mark
An architecturally designed beachfront home in a gated community and another on small acreage are just two impressive properties topping more than $1m in sales for Central Queensland. FULL LIST
Affordable retirement living coming to Agnes Water
Construction is underway at Riverbend for a new retirement resort in Agnes Water. See what it will include.
‘Quality, fresh’: Popular pizza joint expands with two new stores
A Central Queensland-famous pizza brand is preparing for a major expansion with its first Gladstone store and a second for Rockhampton set to bring more than 20 new jobs to the region.
‘Celebrated’ CQ cattle property goes under the hammer for millions
A Central Queensland cattle property, which has been owned by a prominent cattle farming family for nearly 70 years, has gone under the hammer at auction. See how much it went for.
Home to be demolished for 12 new public housing units
The State Government has purchased a block of land for $420,000 to make way for a new public housing development amid Central Queensland’s rental crisis. DETAILS.
Four affordable Qld regions named in top Aussie spots to watch
There are no signs yet of the migration to the Sunshine State stopping or going into reverse, with four Queensland regions among the top 10 affordable locations poised for more growth.
Growth spurt: Where Aussie house prices could go in five years
The pandemic and ever-rising interest rates helped drive house prices across Australia to record highs. So what would prices in your suburb look like in 2028 if history repeated itself?
Family homeless after fire tears through public housing property
Fire has destroyed a department-owned home in a Central Queensland town in desperate need of public housing. PHOTOS.
‘Really rare’ surf pad on secluded Qld beach sells for $6million
A unique seaside property with sweeping views of Queensland’s northern most surf point has been snapped up as a “wave” of southern money rushes in. DETAILS, PHOTOS.
‘We are not immune’: Gladstone ratepayers face 4% rate rise
The 2023/24 budget is $72.9m bigger than last year’s, with $3.5million to be spent on the Boyne Tannum Aquatic Recreation Centre, and $15.4million rebuilding ‘essential public assets’.
Smithfield centre $140m sale signals spur
Private fund managers are making the running as the retail property market resets.
Olympian spearheads shopping centre, 201-home retirement resort in Agnes Water
A new shopping centre and a retirement lifestyle resort with a cinema, lawn bowls green and more is coming to Agnes Water. See the design plans and what else is included.
Beachfront home sells for shy of $1m, next door still up for grabs
A home right on the beach in a slice of Queensland’s coastal paradise has sold for under $1 million, with the property next door still available on the market for even less.
BAC secures Aramex as first tenant in park
A global logistics and delivery company has secured a warehouse at Brisbane Airport’s new industrial estate, which when built will be the size of three and a half rugby league fields.
Designer home in Central Qld snapped up for $1.19 million
A designer home on 2.5 acres of land in the middle of Gladstone has sold for $1.19 million to local buyers.
Beachfront home on acreage sells for $2.85M
A beachfront home on acreage in the heart of Agnes Water has sold for $2.85 million after attracting strong interest.
Ban move: What rent you pay in every Central QLD suburb revealed
As the rental market tightens and prices soar, new data has revealed how much each Central Queensland suburbs pays and how much prices have increased. See how your area fared.
Developers join forces for DIY luxury tower
Two developers on the Gold Coast are launching their own construction company to combat volatility in the building sector as they deliver their luxury residential unit tower.
Own a piece of paradise on tropical Qld island for $600k
Six prime freehold beachfront allotments are for sale on a Central Queensland island, with land starting from $595,000.
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