It’s expensive and thirsty … with a one year wait
The Lexus GX large off-road SUV adds some polish to the workman-like underpinnings – and punters are waiting up to a year to get one.
Business
The 86yo Qld pub that’s just been sold and comes with mascot cat
A North Qld couple is handing over their “baby” to new owners, but the grand old pub remains a colourful watering hole complete with the headline-making cat who beat red tape to stay.
$1.5m pledge to kickstart housing project in CQ mining town
A small Central Qld mining town will see $1.5m in funding for a crucial aged care project if the LNP wins May’s federal election.
Upset irrigators dive deeper into watery figures after review finds huge price error
Rockhampton region irrigators are diving deeper into the ledgers of Fitzroy River Water after an independent review uncovered glaring pricing errors.
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Strong push to name $13m Yeppoon aquatic centre after local legend
A petition from Keppel MP Nigel Hutton to name the new $13m Yeppoon aquatic centre after late community champion Brian Dorey attracts strong support from community and councillors.
‘Conned by propaganda’: Mayor hits brakes on EV charger rollout
A regional mayor’s ethical reasons for delaying rollout of EV charge stations in the region sparks electric debate at council meeting.
Want to be a property investor? Ask these 10 questions first
Investing in real estate is a cornerstone of wealth for a majority of Aussies, but before getting started you should ask yourself this.
Road project set to open up 2500 house blocks, ease traffic
The construction of a critical new road to relieve Capricorn Coast traffic congestion and open up land for more than 2500 house blocks could be finished by 2027.
Future of wind farm in doubt as MP calls for cancellation
A billion dollar Qld renewables development is in jeopardy after hundreds of public submissions have expressed their opposition.
Emu Park set to make a big splash as a 2032 Olympic venue
Central Queensland could be hosting another Olympic event in 2032 with Emu Park favoured to stage the emerging sport of coastal rowing should it be included in the Games’ program.
Councillor puts pedal to the metal at Rockynats drag races
A Rockhampton councillor does more than desk work; he is a petrol head at heart with the need for speed. Now he can rev his engine again now council has secured the next five events.
Pain at the supermarket: how to save money
Shopping hurts hip pockets more than ever but supermarkets are not price gouging. Here’s what you can do.
How to deal with Donald Trump’s sharemarket slide
The worst stock market fall since Covid is worrying investors and superannuation savers, so what should you do?
Seven important tax tips for property investors
Cricket great Bill Lawry’s exclamation “it’s all happening” applies to real estate investors today, so don’t miss out on tax deductions.
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