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.
Property
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?
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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.
First Nations people step closer to Native Title for massive slice of QLD
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
Revealed: Construction of major CQ wind farm at pivotal point
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.
From 1868 with love: Inside grand old Qld hotel’s resurrection
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
Maccas push to dish up golden fries divides Qld town
A town of more than 11,000 people will still have to drive 30 minutes for their next Maccas run after a regional council was not Mcloving the restaurant’s new planned location.
Revealed: Why Whitsundays mega resort faces two-year setback
There could be yet another delay to a major oceanside resort precinct near Airlie Beach that received preliminarily approval almost two decades ago. Here’s why.
‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Council approves adult store promising ‘fast, discreet delivery’ to your door
A female tattooist is turning a historic building into a brick-and-mortar shop front for Queensland’s newest adult store that will offer 24-hour pick-up.
FIRST LOOK: New $30m luxury hotel, restaurant coming to Whitsundays
The island hotel boasts rooms overlooking the Coral Sea, a barside pool booming with cabanas, and a restaurant with alfresco dining by the ocean. See the designs.
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