Old dam wall to go as $14.2b Borumba project hits milestone
The historic development will include a new upper reservoir and a new dam wall to replace the existing Borumba dam wall, which will increase the lake’s capacity from 46 to 224 gigalitres.
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Time goes by: 16 icons of the Wide Bay that no longer exist
In their heyday, they were popular local fixtures – stores, pubs, restaurants and places everybody knew about and loved. Read their history, the people behind them and where they are now.
Mining fears in old goldfield disrupt booming housing market
Fears that a new exploration permit over a large part of Gympie could directly impact backyards across the city have been addressed by the company bringing the mine back to life.
New 32ha subdivision proposed for growth hotspot
A Cooroy-based company’s development will add to 800+ new housing blocks in the process of opening up on the southern side of the Mary River.
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Inside ‘world’s loneliest house’ for sale
A ‘waterfront’ home is up for grabs for just $460,000, complete with an outdoor dunny, its own deserted island — and zero neighbours anywhere in sight.
‘Contract crashed’: The new sign that the QLD market is easing
Queensland’s property market might be stronger than southern states, but there is a new sign the market is cooling.
Developer’s big plans for busy business precinct near Macca’s
The company behind a major Gympie development has now lodged an application with the council that could have significant implications for a busy commercial precinct near the city’s major shopping centre.
It is slim pickings for first home buyers in QLD’s hottest markets
Experts are calling for the price cap for first home buyers to be increased, with new data showing that they are effectively locked out of purchasing a house in over 500 Queensland suburbs.
Bruce Willis’ $86 million property sell off
Bruce Willis has been preparing for his decline in health for some time, according to friends, as he has been selling off all of his prize property in multiple countries.
Racing legend Peter Brock’s childhood home for sale
Revheads rejoice — racing champion Peter Brock’s childhood home where he built his first car is on the market for the first time in 16 years.
Regional QLD’s property price growth stars revealed
From coastal hamlets to acreage suburbs and city locales, more than two thirds of Queensland’s top spots for growth were outside of Greater Brisbane. See every QLD suburbs new median price!
Inside Betty White’s coastal sanctuary
Beloved actor Betty White’s cherished California home that she built with her husband more than four decades ago has hit the market for $10.5 million. Take a look inside.
Ultimate ‘Friends’ house has own Central Perk
This home may be in the suburbs, but it’s decorated in homage to a very famous fictional New York apartment — and could be yours for a bargain.
Booming towns with homes under $550,000
Despite two years of soaring house prices across the regions, affordability can still be unearthed in several towns according to new research by PRD Real Estate.
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