REVEALED: Why one Qld property hasn’t paid rates for 15 years
Find out how a Central Qld property’s links to Australian history sparked a 15-year rate exemption.
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‘A grade’ national retailers locked in for major CQ project
The developer behind a large-scale commercial centre proposed for a fast-growth corridor area of Gladstone is ready to begin construction within 12 months of council approval with “A grade” retail national tenants locked in.
One of the best new hybrids is also among most frustrating cars
All the ingredients look right, but the GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Ultra plug-in hybrid remains an acquired taste.
‘Low’ rate rise, new pool, organic bin service in $369m budget
Gladstone council has delivered a budget the mayor has described as striking a “responsible” balance between providing reliable infrastructure with enhanced liveability. Read what it means for your rates.
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New school, sports, social housing: State budget highlights for CQ
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Qld coal boss warns of wave of mine closures due to royalty hikes
Bowen Coking Coal boss Nick Jorss says Queensland’s crippling royalty regime means 500 jobs at its flagship mine are on the line as it ‘shovels money’ to the state government.
Cost-of-living relief for Rocky ratepayers in budget
Council has delivered a frugal $292m budget headlined by a minimal rise to residential rates. But not everyone will be cheering.
Five ways a new US war can hit your finances
From petrol prices to interest rates, if the new Middle East conflict spreads it could impact Australians’ investments and nest eggs.
These 15 stocks are booming amid a ballooning of defence budgets
Defence companies have doubled in value in a year, and experts say the outlook suggests more growth ahead for investors. Here are 15 stocks on the rise.
Deal sweatener puts hybrid SUV within family budgets
Recently updated, the Nissan Qashqai N-Design hybrid tops its family tree but has some strange omissions.
The 9 lowest home loan rates you can get right now
The RBA has been cutting rates, and so have the banks. But which ones are offering the best deals? If yours isn’t on this list, it might be time to shop around.
How much you need to retire comfortably this year
A comfortable retirement is more within reach for younger workers, and the cost of essentials is easing for seniors. Here are the latest figures on how much you need to retire well.
Tax time advice: how to avoid an AI-powered scam
Artificial intelligence is powering up tax-time scam attacks on unsuspecting Aussies, making it vital to learn how to protect yourself.
War and money: how markets could unravel quickly
As Israel’s strikes on Iran threaten to spark a wider war, lessons from the global financial crisis – when freaked-out Aussie stocks plunged 54 per cent – are worth revisiting.
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