‘$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.
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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.
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.
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Shock new twist in Emu Park high-rise development saga
The developer aiming to build a multi-storey unit complex at Emu Park has submitted revised plans in a fresh bid to get approval for the controversial project – and there has been a shock new twist with councillors reaching a decision.
Prince William’s odd new piece of property
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William has taken over his father’s Duchy of Cornwall portfolio — and it has a weird property in it.
Cars, tents, caravans: Risky search for a room to call home
The search for a rental place has spread online to social media but carries risks of its own. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella explains why care must be taken.
Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
Revealed: Most popular suburbs in Central Qld for regional movers
One town has been revealed as Central Queensland’s most popular destination for people looking to move to the region, with twice as many people wanting to move to the area than inquiring to move out. Full details.
Revealed: Plans to bulldoze sailing club and rebuild progress
Yeppoon’s landmark Keppel Bay Sailing Club foreshore building is set to be demolished. Here’s the latest on what will take its place if the green light for new development is given.
Where house values have gone up and down in regional QLD
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
$3.6m renovation of iconic Gladstone pub revealed
Locals excited to test a new watering hole will be keen to hear an iconic venue is getting a major facelift and will be ready to entertain friends and families all summer long. Here’s the details.
Scott Cam brutally cuts one team off
The results of the Block audit are in and Scott Cam sends one team’s builders home and cuts off their credit cards due to spiralling debt.
Savvy way buyers can top up their home loan
Start ups and switched-on buyers are overcoming the deposit barrier with alternative ways to get into their own door sooner.
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