CQ council takes action to auction homes to recover $430,000 in outstanding rates
Some property owners facing this situation in the past have only managed to clear the debt on day of the auction.
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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.
Unique architectural works at burgeoning Central Qld school
A Central Qld school that has more than doubled in size in the past five years has seen architectural work carried out on its campus to match its immense growth.
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.
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Investors: Next Qld regions set to boom
Five Queensland regions have been identified as “stand-out” investor hotspots, and labelled the next places to buy “before the boom”. See where!
Jails, airports, cop squads and now… doggy detectives work for council
They might look cute and fluffy but these pooches will use their sniffing superpowers to uncover the culprits costing Mackay ratepayers a small fortune each year.
Bullish price of Queensland’s wildest bucking pub
The owners of an iconic Queensland bull riding venue have announced it has sold. See how much it sold for.
‘Anything you can dream’: Iconic roadstop cafe hits the market
A Central Queensland cafe that built its reputation as a popular roadstop on the Bruce Highway is up for sale after the owners invested in a modern rebrand and reno.
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.
Termite-ridden homes to be demolished for new childcare centre
Four homes sold for a combined $1.22 million and the owners are looking to build a 94-place childcare centre.
Property development company breaks ground on ‘boutique estate’
A new property development company has partnered with a local builder to create small, boutique estates across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast.
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