Charges filed after historic building left to ruin, decay
The new buyer of an abandoned heritage-listed building in the Mackay CBD could face hefty repair bills after its current owner allegedly failed to comply with orders to fix it.
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REVEALED: Three homes to go in new servo, fast food precinct
A long awaited fast food franchise may soon be coming to a North Queensland suburb, but it will cost the community an iconic servo and three residential properties. SEE THE DESIGNS.
Hail the high-rise: Why going up, not out is crucial for future of Qld city
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
‘Watched my annex curl up, melt’: Moment fire destroys caravans
A man has described the frightening moment he woke on Saturday to frantic bashing on his door as neighbouring caravans were destroyed by fire and the park was evacuated. PHOTOS.
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Five-storey apartments approved minutes from stunning beach
A new development has been approved to build 77 new units and four townhouses just a stone’s throw from a gorgeous Queensland beach and minutes from the centre of town.
Resort returns to Queensland hands after huge makeover
A famous Mackay resort has returned to Queensland ownership after four years and a massive makeover under the umbrella of a Western Australian owner.
FIRST LOOK: ‘Broc the Crocodile’ to star in $25m+ Northern Beaches Hub
After years of deliberating, planning and sketching, the first as-built architectural renders can be revealed for the Northern Beaches Community Hub. SEE THE DESIGNS.
Revealed: 14 proposed childcare centres that could cater to 1300+ kids
Enrolment numbers at Mackay childcare centres are bursting at the seams while there are more than a dozen proposals that could help ease the pressure. SEE THE FULL LIST, DESIGNS
Revealed: Cape Hillsborough resort to get $2.8 million makeover
The Queensland resort made world-famous for its beachside wallabies at sunrise is getting an extensive upgrade. Find out what’s in store.
Aged care relief after 50 elderly left helpless in hospital care
A well-established north Qld aged care facility has announced urgent plans for a memory support unit after shock findings revealed up to 50 elderly are already in hospital awaiting placement.
Bruce Hwy servo development files appeal against council rejection
A Brisbane development company is pushing to build a service station in West Mackay after the council rejected the proposal on the back of hundreds of objection letters. LATEST
‘Canegrowers to cash cows’: Farmers’ anger over rate hikes
In a region built on the back of the sugar industry, canegrowers only starting to clawback from “skint” seasons are reeling over rate rises with one recording a jump from $9,000 to $13,000.
REVEALED: $50m+ change of guard for three beloved Mackay pubs
Three Mackay pubs are for sale including one that had a zoo, a century-old hotel named after a lucky symbol, and a tavern built on the site of an old drive-in movie theatre. DETAILS
How granny flats could help solve the housing crisis
A growing demographic of people can’t afford housing despite having good jobs, but a new social enterprise has a plan for how the humble granny flat could help.
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