Revealed: Why Whitsundays mega resort faces two-year setback
There could be yet another delay to a major oceanside resort precinct near Airlie Beach that received preliminarily approval almost two decades ago. Here’s why.
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‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Developer stoush puts $250m Qld marina in limbo, on sale
A fishing village’s chance to become the next Whitsundays is on ice as a $250m development collapses and goes on the market.
FIRST LOOK: New $30m luxury hotel, restaurant coming to Whitsundays
The island hotel boasts rooms overlooking the Coral Sea, a barside pool booming with cabanas, and a restaurant with alfresco dining by the ocean. See the designs.
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REVEALED: Top Mackay and Whitsundays developments to watch in 2024
From new fast food drive-throughs to massive state renewable energy projects, these are some of the proposed developments in Mackay and the Whitsundays you should take notice of.
Popular Bowen fast food and petrol site on the market for $6m
A popular fried chicken and fuel duo, that brought buckets up and fuel prices down, in the seaside town is up for sale but only at the right price. DETAILS
Luxury Whitsunday resort approved to build archery range, multi-sports court
The council in the Whitsundays has approved a luxury resort’s plan to build a 30 metre archery range as well as a pickleball and tennis court for their guests.
FIRST LOOK: Whitsundays’ potential new supermarket powerhouse ALDI
As the cost of living crisis bites into budgets the Whitsundays could soon have its own new discount supermarket powerhouse offering their famous special buys.
Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
Luxury homes on Hamilton Island being snapped up
Prestige real estate is setting new benchmarks in the Greater Whitsundays, while demand for luxury homes on Hamilton Island is outstripping supply. DETAILS
Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
‘No limits’: Council says there’s no choice but to approve holiday homes
Residents are fighting to stop their seaside suburb being overrun by holiday rentals with one in 20 homes now short term accommodation. Read why the council says the decision is out of their hands.
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