Time goes by: 16 icons of the Wide Bay that no longer exist
In their heyday, they were popular local fixtures – stores, pubs, restaurants and places everybody knew about and loved. Read their history, the people behind them and where they are now.
Property
‘Ghosts’, coldies and characters: Classic country pubs for sale
From the “haunted” to historic, these Queensland watering holes within four hours of Brisbane not only come with colourful backstories but some cost less than a family home. FULL LIST.
Devastated landowners ‘don’t want to stay, can’t afford to leave’
News of a 10km deviation in the high voltage lines that will link the multibillion-dollar Borumba pumped hydro project to the Qld power grid has generated new fears for property owners in its path. Watch the video:
Power giant reveals changes to planned path for high-voltage lines
On-edge landowners will wake on Friday to find Powerlink has changed its planned path for controversial transmission lines between two rural towns – and there’s winners and losers.
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Million dollar club: South Burnett’s most expensive homes revealed
From dreamy farmhouses to gorgeous Queenslanders, here are 10 of the most expensive pads sold in the South Burnett region. Some sold for more than $1m.
Video: Fire rips through house and caravan in 22 hour blaze
Two men were taken to Kingaroy hospital as emergency services spent almost 24 hours battling a blaze that tore through a home and caravan. Watch the video.
Eight South Burnett developments that will change the region
From a new childcare centre, to a distillery and a $33.5 million game-changer, there is plenty of development activity across the South Burnett.
End of an era as the historic ‘Yannie’ goes on the market
Prospective buyers of an iconic country pub in regional Queensland will be able to secure their tree change for less than the cost of a house.
Multi-purpose court, heated pool in $33.5m town centre plan
A $33.5 million reimagining of the Kingaroy Memorial Park and pool will be a game-changer for the region. See the first images of what it will look like.
$40m sales boom: Farms fetching top prices amid lifestyle shift
Real estate experts have revealed what’s behind the almost $40m worth of farmland sales in six months across Gympie and the South Burnett.
Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
‘Still in shock’: Family left reeling after man’s sudden death
The sudden death of a beloved Fijian man at age 24 in Kingaroy has shocked his family and the community.
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