Ranked: 10 biggest cattle property sales of the year
From fledgling families to cattle kings expanding their kingdom, see the biggest cattle property sales of the last 12 months, meet the people who bought them and for how much.
Property
Surge in ‘mum and dad’ developers causes CQ planning scheme overhaul
Escalating demand for rural housing blocks was one of the driving factors behind a Central Qld council’s decision to override its planning scheme to approve the cutting up of a 12ha property.
Residents withdraw appeal against estate over mammoth legal fees
Two Central Qld residents have dropped a court bid to try to stop a neighbouring 400-lot housing estate being developed in a rural residential area in the face of huge legal costs.
Feral pig population expected to ‘explode’ after wet weather
Wet and wild weather brings with it many problems and one unknown or forgotten by most can be very costly.
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Negotiations underway for new shopping centre as site sale looms
A deal is said to be “very close” with a Brisbane-based group interested in purchasing a vacant block of development land for a future shopping centre in Central Queensland. DETAILS.
‘$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.
Crocs, cyclones, three-legged cow: ‘Ritz of the North’ sells for $1m
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
‘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.
Jails, airports, cop squads and now… doggy detectives work for council
They might look cute and fluffy but these pooches will use their sniffing superpowers to uncover the culprits costing Mackay ratepayers a small fortune each year.
How I’m using Airbnb to pay for my wedding
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
‘Ring road, solar’: State defends sky-high land vals amid grim rates warning
Ratepayers in Central Queensland could face huge rates increases after a state-led land evaluation review revealed increases of up to 178 per cent and the blame game is already underway. SEE WHERE YOUR SUBURB RANKED.
‘Not just a man’s game’: Meet region’s first female mayor
The Central Highlands Regional Council’s first female mayor says she’s honoured to be chosen to “champion our community” as an expert researcher reveals why women are increasingly being picked as political leaders across the state.
Scammers targeting renters to fleece Aussies
From expert advice on navigating the property market to uncovering the suburbs where overpaying is on the rise, here’s the top Australian real estate news from last week.
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