Two regional cities at centre of $800m private housing plan
Two ambitious developments in rapidly growing Wide Bay cities are earmarked to play a major part in a multimillion-dollar over 50s housing pipeline along the east coast of Australia.
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FIRST LOOK: Plans unveiled for radical golf course facelift
The owners of Gympie’s golf course have revealed a first glimpse at a major overhaul of the grounds with mini golf, a driving range and accommodation among the proposed new additions.
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.
Mini-golf, flying fox: Inside ‘Aussie World-like’ Qld home
A sprawling property with its own miniature theme park has hit the market for the same price as an average city home. SEE THE PICTURES:
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Inside plans for mammoth industrial complex near Bruce Hwy Bypass
A massive warehouse complex housing 14 tenants and built on a $825,000 piece of land will add to a growing list of industrial developments in a busy Gympie suburb.
New hall, playground, gardens part of long-term plan for 4ha centre of Glenwood
A plan for the heart of one of the region’s fastest growing communities has been announced, and it includes a new community centre and garden, a playground and environmental spaces.
12 power cuts in 15 days: Suburb fed-up as problem hits flashpoint
A stay-at-home mum who has endured 12 blackouts in 15 days in peak hot weather has made a rallying call to her community, which is fed-up at the slow response to their decades-long predicament.
‘Smoke and mirrors’: Gympie Hospital’s future remains unclear
The state government has refused to clarify if more upgrades are on their way for Gympie Hospital, or a site will be chosen for a new hospital, as the region awaits the findings of $2.3million business case.
Why Gympie fireys’ historic home on hill is reason for $7.5m move
New details on when Gympie’s firefighters will be moving home to new $7.5 million digs have been revealed, along with reasons behind the shift several kilometres south.
How booming southeast could turn Gympie into ‘dormitory suburb’
Welcome to Gympie, the place to live, play … but not work? A new plan suggests the historic gold town could become one of the south-east’s big dormitory suburbs. SPECIAL REPORT
Hostel to high-end: Old backpacker site set for transformation
A decades-old backpacker hostel at Hervey Bay will be knocked down in favour of a 52-apartment development if an application to the Fraser Coast council is approved. SEE THE PLANS.
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.
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