‘Misguided, reckless’: Premier called upon to overturn Central Qld council decision
A councillor has written to the Premier asking him to intervene in her own council’s approval of a 392 lot estate after 100 locals gathered for a public meeting.
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Heavy water fees delayed after Fitzroy River irrigator backlash
Hefty water charge increases for hundreds of irrigators on the Fitzroy River near Rockhampton won’t start until mid-next year after the sharp rise shocked farmers.
‘Poo into money’: Developer reveals potential fix for estate’s number one problem
A large housing estate in Central Queensland may have gotten to the bottom of their sewer system needs with an innovative solution.
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.
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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.
Hi-tech solar ‘computer in the road’ plan to power new CQ housing estate
Developer’s renewable energy vision for a 392-lot housing estate in Central Queensland is streets ahead of anything else in residential Australia.
Multi-million-dollar coast home with island views attracts global attention
An architecturally-designed waterfront home with ocean and island views on the Capricorn Coast is for sale with a multi-million-dollar price tag and is attracting the attention of international buyers. PHOTOS.
WATCH: Works to demolish abandoned derelict motel underway
Works to demolish Rockhampton’s Ambassador Motel are underway, with one structure barely left standing at the site which fell victim to two alleged arson attacks earlier this year. VIDEO, PHOTOS.
Councillors back urgently needed CQ housing project despite stormwater worries
Anglicare is pushing to “break ground” this year as it races to construct 26 factory-built homes at Emu Park.
Huge housing estate on the table for Central Qld rapid growth corridor
Overriding community need for more housing is one of the key reasons behind Livingstone council support for a 409 lot housing estate near Rockhampton, despite 86 submissions against it.
Planning for new $25M Fitzroy River bridge set to begin
It’s been a long time coming, but planning for a new $25 million Fitzroy River bridge, seen as critical to supporting industry growth flowing from the Rookwood Weir, is set to begin.
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