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.
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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.
400+ units: Qld developer reveals multimillion-dollar Bundaberg project
A developer with projects along the Queensland coast has unveiled plans to expand into the Bundaberg region.
House fire: Passer-by raises alarm as Queenslander bursts into flames
A timber home was extensively damaged by fire on Wednesday but things could have been worse if not for the quick thinking of a person driving past.
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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.
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.
230+ homes: Major new estate to transform city’s entrance
A huge housing estate is proposed for Maryborough and, if approved, will change the landscape on the way into the Heritage City. SEE THE PLANS.
Office building evacuated, fire and ambos on scene at Torquay
Staff have been evacuated from an office building in Hervey Bay after smoke was detected coming from the ceiling.
The big city-changing decisions facing our new council
The Fraser Coast’s new councillors have revealed how the new team is taking shape and priorities going forward as city-changing decisions loom in coming months, including whether to approve a 21-storey high rise at Torquay.
Major $28m station upgrade, more police promised for coastal town
Plans have been released for an upgrade to a Fraser Coast police station with the project promising to deliver “state-of-the-art” facilities.
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