FIRST LOOK: Country town’s first ever McDonald’s drive-through
The company behind the golden arches has submitted plans for what would be a cane town’s first ever drive-through, right on the Bruce Highway.
Property
Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
Revealed: Cafe with bar to feature in Northern Beaches’ Hub
The layout of the biggest piece of infrastructure to rollout in Mackay’s Northern Beaches for decades is slowly becoming clearer with the release of new architectural designs. TAKE A LOOK
Luxury homes on Hamilton Island being snapped up
Prestige real estate is setting new benchmarks in the Greater Whitsundays, while demand for luxury homes on Hamilton Island is outstripping supply. DETAILS
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Claims council ‘knocking back growth’ to cater for pedestrians
A major retailer wanting to invest in the Whitsundays is facing roadblocks as councillors argue whether more time and money is needed for foot traffic. Read why it is a sticking point.
Potential development race between two Central Qld motor empires
Two of the biggest motor groups of a Queensland city want to build parts warehouses near their dealerships. Find out how both aim to expand their empires to benefit customers and staff.
Revealed: New fast-food restaurant approved for Whitsundays
A fast-food favourite is returning to the Whitsundays. Find out who’s coming back to town and when.
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.
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.
Grim new reality for single house buyers
Aussie singles are on their way to being squeezed out of the first-home buyer market, with new figures showing the majority expect to buddy up to buy.
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.
Hot property: Millionaires snapping up QLD islands
For the lucky few who can afford to buy a slice of island paradise, 2022 presents a smorgasbord of pickings with two new opportunities hitting the market. See where.
Fast food giant calls for staff ahead of new regional store opening
Construction is under way on a new KFC in a regional tourist town as the fast-food giant has puts a call out for staff ahead of its highly anticipated opening. Here’s the latest.
‘On track’: Mackay waterfront transforming before our eyes
Mackay’s much-anticipated riverfront development is coming to life – with timber from the original fishing shed erected ready for the new arbour. See the progression.
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