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.
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.
It’s taken a decade and more than 100 documents submitted to the federal court for First Nations peoples but they’ve cleared a major hurdle in the fight to get native title determinations over a large stretch of Queensland. KEY UPDATE
A vital step has been reached in the construction of a new wind farm between Mackay and Rockhampton that will be capable of powering about 189,000 homes per year.
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
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.
It’s the fight everyone is talking about. And while the world waits to see if it happens, take a look inside what may give Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg an edge in the ring.
The rich and famous aren’t afraid to splash cash in Noosa, as evidenced by the eye-watering prices the region’s 15 most expensive homes have fetched. See who sold and who owns them.
The best of the best in building and construction were celebrated at a night showcasing their expert craftsmanship and stylish detail. SEE THE PICTURES
From much-needed community facilities to beautiful homes, the Master Builders Mackay and Whitsunday 2023 housing and construction awards recognised the best in the business.
A beloved rainforest getaway is in new hands, three decades after its larrikin founder stopped his wanderings to build a home in the gorgeous Pioneer Valley.
Residents fighting plans for a Whitsundays property being turned into short term accommodation cited fears tourists’ drones would be flying over their kids on trampolines.
Selling for less than a Brisbane inner city house, the letting rights to this beachfront resort, its restaurant, and its heart-shaped spa could tempt anyone thinking about a sea change.
Greener grass, bluer skies, less mould on the roof — an Aussie home listing’s photoshop fail has revealed the tricks used to entice people to buy.
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