Tent with million-dollar view highlights city’s homeless tragedy
A tent with a stunning view of the Mary River and a shopping cart parked out front has provided a stark reminder of the region’s ongoing homelessness crisis.
Property
Housing block bid: Plans for 97 new lots before council
An application to split a 23ha Fraser Coast property into 97 residential lots is before the council. SEE THE PLANS.
Power cut as live lines drop dangerously low
Police are on scene at a busy Maryborough road where power lines have dropped to truck-touching height forcing outages to more than 1600 properties. UPDATES.
‘Economic need, wildlife’: Major shift in Sheraton high-rise appeal
A court ruling on whether the Fraser Coast council was right to approve an 18-storey Hervey Bay beachfront resort is a step closer after fresh orders were made.
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Beach homes will be bulldozed to make way for units
Developers have unveiled new plans to give part of Rainbow Beach a major facelift, including a new apartment complex and townhouses. SEE THE PLANS
Appeal launched after council rejects real estate boss’s servo plan
The Fraser Coast council’s decision to reject plans for a new service station and drive-through cafe at an old nursery site is being appealed by the project’s developers.
First residents move into new land lease development
A new land lease development in Hervey Bay has welcomed its first residents, with many more set to follow.
WATCH: Granville Bridge reopens after flooding event
Granville Bridge has reopened after closing due to rising floodwaters while the Lamington Bridge currently remains closed. UPDATES, ROAD CLOSURES.
‘Be fearless’: Trouble in Paradise as council blocks big development
A recommendation by planning officers to approve a controversial service station and coffee drive-through at the old Possum Paradise site has been rejected at Wednesday’s council meeting. DETAILS.
‘Overwhelming heartbreak’: Inside flood-ravaged city’s ground zero
Incredible stories of survival and crippling costs to business can be revealed as Hervey Bay faces a months-long recovery from record floods. SPECIAL FEATURE.
‘Unbecoming’: Heated remarks as council debates future of caravan parks
The debate became heated during a council motion over the future of two Hervey Bay caravan parks, with the mayor forced to intervene twice.
‘How we kept couple’s secret’: Inside MAFS honeymoon hotels, resorts
Get inside info about the filmed stays and check out the luxe Qld spots that will have you dreaming of your next romantic getaway.
Fraser Coast properties sold by council over unpaid rates revealed
An auction to recoup unpaid rates across the region had an original list of almost 30 properties, as homeowners struggle with the rising cost of living and land values.
Developer ‘rigorously defending’ 18-storey Sheraton towers approval
The developer behind an 18-storey Hervey Bay high-rise says plans to build the world-class resort have not changed despite an appeal against its controversial council approval crawling through the Planning and Environment Court.
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