Mansions, waterfront units, whole island: Top 10 sales of 2024
From luxury apartments on Hamilton to an entire island, these were some of the biggest property sales of 2024 across the Mackay and Whitsundays regions.
Property
‘The final hurrah’: Bluebird Lounge calls it a day
After more than 10 years, the newly re-branded Wood St eatery will close its doors as the owners hang-up their aprons one final time. Find out why.
Sparky supplier to open new location with bigger warehouse, more products
A Mackay electrical wholesaler ‘looking at substantial growth’ will leave behind its riverside location for a bigger and better site near Paget. See what’s in store.
Exclusive celeb-style mansion where Qld couples can now marry
A sprawling Mediterranean-inspired mansion in the Whitsundays with its own marina and helipad will open for wedding bookings. And it’s not the only new option for couples planning to tie the knot in the tropics.
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Revealed: Two new fast-food options in whopper tradie hotspot
Two new fast-food outlets are proposed for an area of Mackay where there’s no shortage of hungry tradies come lunch time. DETAILS.
Council voting on new homes, child care, dog park
Mackay council will decide whether a beachside community will score a new dog park at its monthly meeting on Wednesday. SEE THE PREVIEW.
Mackay home to be bulldozed in favour of townhouses
Four new units are coming to West Mackay as an accommodation company aims to demolish a single storey home to make way for four townhouses on the same lot. SEE THE PLANS.
10 bidders: Island that inspired Chronicles of Narnia sold for amazing price
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has sold at auctionwith 10 local, interstate and overseas bidders competing for the stunning retreat.
‘Hang in there’: $130 rent increase threatens family with homelessness
After living in a rental for more than two years, one family found themselves job hunting on a fixed income with the threat of homelessness breathing down their neck.
Private hospital, 16 units: Riverside development returns for approval
Two years after rejection, developers have pushed for the construction of a new private facility near the Mackay Base Hospital, this time adding housing and even more parking. Will it be enough?
‘Drip feeding’: Mayors’ claim on why property prices are soaring
Regional Queensland mayors have pointed to a major factor they say is driving up property prices.
Fresh designs drop for Mackay’s $10m airport retail precinct
Construction has kicked off on a huge new commercial and retail business precinct right by the Mackay Airport which promises hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in new income for the region.
Aussie island that inspired cult-classic The Chronicles of Narnia for sale
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has been put up for sale by its renowned Hollywood producer – with no lions, witches or wardrobes.
FIRST LOOK: New 111-unit retirement village approved in Mackay
Brisbane developers have the green light to build a new retirement village in Mackay more than 16 years after buying up more than 30,000 sqm of land for the project. SEE THE DETAILS.
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