Charges filed after historic building left to ruin, decay
The new buyer of an abandoned heritage-listed building in the Mackay CBD could face hefty repair bills after its current owner allegedly failed to comply with orders to fix it.
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REVEALED: Three homes to go in new servo, fast food precinct
A long awaited fast food franchise may soon be coming to a North Queensland suburb, but it will cost the community an iconic servo and three residential properties. SEE THE DESIGNS.
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.
‘Watched my annex curl up, melt’: Moment fire destroys caravans
A man has described the frightening moment he woke on Saturday to frantic bashing on his door as neighbouring caravans were destroyed by fire and the park was evacuated. PHOTOS.
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Hotels, motels, no Holiday Inn: Hospo businesses for sale
From high end resorts to holiday apartments to highway motels, here are 17 accommodation businesses on Queensland’s coast you can buy — some costing less than homes down south.
SOLD: Heritage-listed CBD building acquired by ‘local entity’
A historic Mackay CBD landmark has returned to local hands after nearly two decades in a Sydney investor’s portfolio.
Drone photo reveals North Qld property’s epic motocross track
A North Queensland acreage property is for sale, complete with an epic motocross track that can be seen from high in the sky.
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.
Golf course, spa, pool, gym: Abandoned Qld island resort set for five-star makeover
The popular resort was left to decay for a decade with smashed walls, scattered furniture, rubbish, and an algae-laden pool. But all that’s about to change with a major, luxurious makeover.
FIRST LOOK: Inside Mackay’s newest childcare centre
Wooden forts, STEM rooms, and footy themed, Kool Beanz is building two more Mackay childcare centres. Take a tour of its newly-opened Harrup Park centre, and see when the rest are expected.
Glamorous tattooist behind plans for Mackay’s newest adult store
A Mackay tattooist who won a heritage award for her makeover on a historic CBD shopfront is making her mark on another site with plans for a new adult store. Find out where.
Whitsundays’ newest oceanside resort gets seal of approval
A four-storey resort designed for family, sporting, and tour groups has received preliminary approval to be built by the ocean in Airlie Beach. SEE THE PLANS.
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