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Family turns 133-year-old Qld pub into their new home
An historic former Queensland National Hotel has sold to a private family for less than the price of a block of land in south-east Queensland.
Inside Nine’s $10m loss on Mark Bouris’ Yellow Brick Road
Channel Nine is reeling after being hit with a $10 million loss on its investment in one of former Celebrity Apprentice host Mark Bouris’ businesses.
Looking good in a Beemer SUV is now more costly
The base model in BMW’s SUV range, the X1, has grown considerably … but so has the showroom sticker price
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Company that received $5m government grant collapses owing $6.5m
The Queensland company was in the midst of building a pineapple food processing plant when the costs of the construction, legal action and economic downturn led it to only having $497 in the bank and owing almost $1 million to a local builder.
How to get Rocky news alerts on The Courier-Mail app
Rockhampton residents and businesses can stay up to date with the biggest issues impacting our region by downloading the Courier Mail app. You can also now get notifications when local news happens.
Cutting-edge new tech to elevate Bowen Basin mining to next level
A Queensland firm on the verge of entering operations at a Bowen Basin mine site has developed world-first technology that will be a giant leap for the state’s burgeoning critical minerals play.
Muffin Break liquidation: New report reveals year of outstanding rent
The takeaway cafe business started to lose money in the Covid-19 pandemic and despite a government support loan, wasn’t able to recover. Here’s what the latest liquidation report has revealed.
Act now for last-minute super boost
You’ve only got a few days left to potentially bump up your super, increase your personal tax deductions and hopefully buy some assets at low prices.
‘They will cut’: Coal royalties opposition puts new hospital at risk
Labor says its new mining royalties will help build a desperately needed new hospital in Central Queensland, but leaders are calling the rhetoric ‘false’ hope and ‘smoke and mirrors’.
Best five-seater SUV you can buy for families with a $45k budget
Kia’s diesel-powered model year 2022 Sportage delivers solid performance, impressive safety credentials and refined external lines.
‘Ludicrous’: BIG W price hike fury
Shoppers have been left outraged over BIG W’s decision to triple the cost of their lay-by fees which are non-refundable. Have your say.
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