The 15+ super property prodigies setting industry on fire
The Wide Bay and Burnett real estate scene is booming and we’ve found the younger real estate staff set to play a major part in the industry’s future. Meet them here.
Property
Six-stage, 200-lot subdivision set for beachside suburb
A major housing development less than 20 minutes from Bundaberg central will be opened up in six stages after the developer was granted an approval extension. FULL DETAILS
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.
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.
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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.
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