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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The Mackay region’s 10 biggest sales of 2023
Let’s look back on the year that was by having a sticky beak at the biggest property sales of 2023.
Six businesses broken into over Christmas break, cars stolen
Six separate businesses were broken into over the past two days, resulting in the theft of a utility vehicle and a motorcycle.
‘Unsuitable’: Police station from 1930s up for overdue redevelopment
A regional town’s cop shop was built in the 1930s, but a long overdue redevelopment is now on the cards nearly a century later.
REVEALED: Top Mackay and Whitsundays developments to watch in 2024
From new fast food drive-throughs to massive state renewable energy projects, these are some of the proposed developments in Mackay and the Whitsundays you should take notice of.
‘Developers will bypass Mackay’: Council clash over discounts
Developers who are planning to invest millions into Mackay will still be entitled to council discounts ahead of a local election next year.
Shops, houses and tourists: New beachfront suburb set to go
After almost 10 years of planning, an ambitious development and tourism project is getting closer.
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.
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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