Seven-storey apartment towers to topple beachfront motel
An old motel on Hervey Bay’s esplanade will be demolished to make way for a modern “medium to high-rise” complex. DETAILS.
Property
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.
‘$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.
‘70% jump in 10yrs’: Qld building boss on costs, company collapses
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
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Revealed: The best houses, pools and renos within 50,000sq km
Rising stars, stunning pools and bathrooms, and incredible houses and buildings have been singled out as the best of the best at the Wide Bay and Burnett Housing and Construction Awards. See all the projects that won and who built them:
$35-$85k: 15 cheapest blocks in the North Burnett revealed
From secluded estates with scenic views, to relaxed country blocks just streets away from town centres, these are the cheapest blocks within the North Burnett, and they are all under $90,000.
15 cheapest blocks of land in Bundaberg, starting at $60k
Bargain blocks of land are ripe for the picking by keen buyers looking to snag a Bundaberg tree change on a shoestring budget. Here’s where to find them.
Photo editing fail reveals home selling tricks
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.
Where to buy a block of land in the South Burnett for $54k
Cheap blocks of land are ripe for the picking just a few hours from Brisbane, including some as low as $54,000 and other with great views for less than $100,000. FULL LIST
$700k Wondai CBD facelift delayed as new design revealed
Residents and businesses will get a final look at long-awaited plans for a Wondai CBD makeover, but some councillors have questioned if consultation has dragged on too long.
The best suburbs to invest in property in your state right now
Looking to beat the double whammy of rising costs and rental regulations? Here are 20 suburbs to invest in property.
‘We’re just the little guy’: Landholders ready for battle over powerlines
Landholders along proposed powerline routes to connect the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project are bracing for a fight and questioning the community’s approval of the project.
How to get involved in the $14.2billion Borumba Dam project
The Borumba Dam pumped hydro project heralds a massive changeover in energy production, with the Mary Valley, South Burnett and Gympie at the helm. Find out how to get involved as the dam enters its next phase.
123-year-old landmark given new lease on life
Two hospitality veterans have restored the historic Wondai pub, blending tradition with innovation to preserve heritage but with a modern twist.
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