I clean up meth houses for a living, this is what I’ve seen
Qld methamphetamine tester and cleaner Scott Lawton has spent seven years scrubbing the scum off the walls and floors of drug dens and meth houses. See how he tests for contamination.
Property
Council moves project to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage site
Gladstone council is moving a popular project to a new site after recognising the previous location held significant Aboriginal cultural heritage importance.
Hi-tech solar ‘computer in the road’ plan to power new CQ housing estate
Developer’s renewable energy vision for a 392-lot housing estate in Central Queensland is streets ahead of anything else in residential Australia.
Planning for new $25M Fitzroy River bridge set to begin
It’s been a long time coming, but planning for a new $25 million Fitzroy River bridge, seen as critical to supporting industry growth flowing from the Rookwood Weir, is set to begin.
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‘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.
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