Transformation planned for heritage pub with a colourful past
A landmark former hotel with a long history and a prominent location in the heart of Gympie is about to get a new lease of life.
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Plans reveal new lease of life for iconic Queensland pub
The historic Carrollee Hotel in Kingaroy will undergo a major transformation, with ambitious upgrade plans approved by the South Burnett Regional Council. SEE THE PLANS.
40+ cabins, rooms and gazebos in Gayndah accommodation development
A development application lodged with the North Burnett Regional Council by Ellendee Park and Accommodation could help ease the housing and rental crisis in the region.
Why $350k may no longer be enough for a home in the Wide Bay
House prices across the five Wide Bay Burnett regional areas are still climbing as the state’s property market continues a run dubbed ‘impressive’ by one industry expert.
$10m slashed off Crown Barangaroo penthouse asking price
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
Revealed: ‘Rough diamond’ cities that offer jobs and affordable housing
There are currently 25 Australian cities, including three state capitals, with a population of 50,000 or more and a median house price below $750,000. Three of those are in the Wide Bay. See the full list:
Seven-storey apartment towers to topple beachfront motel
An old motel on Hervey Bay’s esplanade will be demolished to make way for a modern “medium to high-rise” complex. DETAILS.
From 1868 with love: Inside grand old Qld hotel’s resurrection
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
‘$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.
‘70% jump in 10yrs’: Qld building boss on costs, company collapses
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
Old nurses quarters submitted for heritage listing after fate of Anzac Pool
A group of individuals with a passion for Bundaberg’s history have submitted the Old Nurses’ Quarters of the Bundaberg Hospital for official heritage listing, fearful of it meeting the same fate as the Anzac Pool.
35+ stunning photos and characters of the Eidsvold Cattle Drive
Despite a boggy start to the 2024 Eidsvold Cattle Drive, volunteers and attendees were all smiles on day four of the major fundraising event that drives 400 head from Culcraige Station to Euroka Station. See the photos, video.
Developer unveils plans for new unit complex in Gin Gin
A series of units slated for Gin Gin are hoped to help retain young people in the region as housing affordability continues to shrink.
Home owners fear ‘crippling’ rate rises after new land valuations
Land value increases of more than 80 per cent – and in one case almost 180 per cent – have put Bundaberg region property owners in a spin over potential massive rates hikes later this year.
No salary candidate, business owners, farmers: 17 in running for North Burnett council
The race is officially on for the 2024 local government elections. These are the 17 people who have so far announced they will run for North Burnett council, their background and what they stand for.
End of an era as Kingaroy Observatory put up for sale
Life changed for astronomer and NASA collaborator James Barclay when he was six, and saw something streak across the night sky. In his many decades watching that sky, he has witnessed some extraordinary, inexplicable things.
Owner reveals secrets to running Burnett’s best pub
Monto’s Albert Hotel has been named the best pub in the Burnett by readers, with owner Murray Bell revealing the winning ingredient.
No bull, it’s raised $100k: Inside look at cattle droving event
Campfire talks and intimate details shared is just one incredible experience in a cattle drive that raises money for the Eidsvold region’s essential healthcare groups.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
‘Shrouded in secrecy’: Stoush develops over iconic building’s future
With the controversial demolition of the Anzac Pool fresh in the memories of voters, the incumbent Bundaberg mayor has denied claims the riverside Rowers building is earmarked for demolition.
Fire service changes could trigger exodus among region’s 750 rural fireys
Bundaberg rural firefighters fear proposed changes to Queensland’s Fire Service Act, which will put urban fire fighters in charge of rural volunteers and incidents, will lead to a huge loss of volunteer fireys.
‘Human right’: MP blasts govt over ‘false promises’ in housing crisis
A Burnett MP has slammed the state government for not providing access to a housing within hours of the Premier announcing a multimillion-dollar boost to Wide Bay homelessness services.
‘No immediate danger’: Flood warning issued as dam spills and 80-150mm of rain expected
Heavy rain has caused Paradise Dam to overflow and Bundaberg locals have been warned to expect more serious rain in the next 48 hours and possible flooding. UPDATES TO COME.
‘If it’s flooded, forget it’: Emergency service lifts Burnett to ‘Alert’ level for cyclone
Despite a reduction in predicted weather events expected for the Bundaberg Burnett, local councils and emergency services have shared one key message ahead of the Australia Day long weekend: if it’s flooded, forget it.
15 Bundaberg homes you can buy for under $300k
Rentals are becoming rarer and house prices are still rising, but there are still plenty of homes near Bundaberg that are within the reach of first home buys, investors and renovators.
11 North Burnett homes you can buy for under $250k
House prices are rising and rentals are getting harder to find, but these 11 North Burnett properties are ready for their new owners. See the list of 11 properties for sale for $250k and under.
Revealed: The North Burnett’s biggest property sales of 2022
Ten of the most expensive properties across the region have garnered a combined price of more than $43 million in the past year.
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.
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.
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.
Council joins forces with state to ease ‘dire’ housing shortage
The South Burnett Council is showing other councils how it is done, providing the land to build social housing in Kingaroy.
Thousands of real trees hit market in time for Christmas
Families looking for a ‘real’ Christmas tree this season can pick or tag their special tree out of 3000 at one of just three Christmas tree farms in Queensland.
New era looms for citrus and tourism industry icon
Retirement beckons for the owners of the Big Orange at Gayndah but a buyer needs to be found for the 45-year-old tourist attraction with a surprisingly modest price tag.
Where house values have gone up and down in regional QLD
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
‘Strangled rents’: Qld’s hottest housing market a double-edged sword
The red hot surge in house prices across the Wide Bay Burnett continues to keep values high despite the market slowdown, but not everyone is a winner.
Scott Cam brutally cuts one team off
The results of the Block audit are in and Scott Cam sends one team’s builders home and cuts off their credit cards due to spiralling debt.
Unpaid rates: 9 North Burnett properties to be sold by council
After a less than successful public auction in September 2022, the North Burnett Regional Council has relisted nine houses with reduced reserves. See the full list:
Savvy way buyers can top up their home loan
Start ups and switched-on buyers are overcoming the deposit barrier with alternative ways to get into their own door sooner.
Heavy hitters: Qld suburbs where prices surged 50 per cent in year
Fourteen Queensland towns and suburbs recorded eye-watering price growth above 50 per cent in the past year, with one small but mighty locale leading the charge. See the top performers.
Desperate QLD renters scammed out of $40k amid housing crisis
Hundreds of desperate Queensland renters have been targeted by scammers taking advantage of the state’s housing crisis, with authorities revealing just how much they have lost so far.
Suburbs first timers are targeting in your state
Where today’s first-home buyers are choosing to start their property journey has been revealed, with new data showing a state-by-state breakdown by postcode.
Inside Hugh Jackman’s new $30m penthouse
The Aussie megastar’s new luxury apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea has jaw-dropping views of the New York City and the Hudson River. See inside.
Block contestant’s sledge at Shaynna
Shaynna Blaze made a polarising criticism of their house, and one contestant isn’t going to lie down and take it.
Miranda Kerr’s two-year wait for $208m compound
Supermodel Miranda Kerr and husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, have finalised a whopping multimillion-dollar deal for their own LA estate across the street from the Playboy Mansion.
The Block head landscaper scores his own TV show
The Block head landscaper Dave Franklin’s backyards have become so popular he’s won a spin-off show of his own, joined by Josh Pakeham of Fans vs Faves, kicking off this weekend.
Scotty’s little ‘out’ joke backfires badly
After one team claims the first victory of the competition, The Block is rocked by the revelation that another duo have done a runner overnight. (Warning: Contains spoilers)
Block begins with tears, tantrums and a runaway team
A Neighbours star, an AFL footballer, an NRL player and a ‘global influencer’ are among the contestants renovating five rundown houses in rural Victoria this year on The Block.
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