53 per cent water price spike shocks farmers
Farmers are demanding answers after a 53 per cent price rise on a Central Qld’s council irrigation charges has increased water costs by tens of thousands of dollars.
Property
Country pubs, hotels you can buy right now across Central Qld
From country pubs to landmark hotels, see the variety of pubs for sale across Central Queensland. FULL LIST.
New town centre to follow development of Rocky’s north: Developer
Residents on the expanding northern corridor are “screaming” out for shops and critical services, but a master plan process could bring businesses to the table.
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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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
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‘Anything you can dream’: Iconic roadstop cafe hits the market
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How I’m using Airbnb to pay for my wedding
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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.
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.
Iconic family-owned pub expected to sell for millions
A popular Central Queensland pub that has been owned by the same family for more than 40 years is up for sale, with prices expected to reach about $5.5 million.
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