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Councillors approve developer’s plan for 420 future dwellings on Wises Farm Sunshine Coast councillors have voted unanimously to allow the development of about 420 dwellings on Wises Farm. The 39-hectare property, which has been owned by generations of the Wise family, is the largest undeveloped open space in the Maroochydore/Buderim area. The council voted on […]
‘Beautiful natural assets and welcoming community’: town claims major travel gong A popular South-East Queensland tourist destination has been acknowledged as one of the world’s top 10 most welcoming towns. Noosa Heads was the only Australian location to make the list in Booking.com’s annual Traveller Review Awards, which includes analysis of millions of reviews. Noosa […]
New research crowns the Coast as a ‘compatible’ holiday destination Queensland is doubling down on its reputation as one of the country’s most attractive holiday destinations, with new research suggesting the qualities Australians value most in partners, may not just live in a person – but in a place. New YouGov research, conducted online on […]
Sunshine Coast councillors set to decide fate of Wises Farm development proposal Councillors will next week determine whether to approve a development plan for an iconic farm, with the proposal to establish about 420 dwellings recommended for approval. The agenda for next Thursday’s ordinary meeting of Sunshine Coast Council includes reaching a determination on a […]
State and local governments face increasing demand on planning frameworks and infrastructure delivery With the Sunshine Coast set to surpass 500,000 residents by 2041, experts are examining how the region can grow without losing its “essence and vibe”. As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the area is at a critical juncture, balancing rapid population […]
Home values continue to climb in Queensland amid slumps in Melbourne and Sydney A PropTrack Home Price Index report for January revealed that regional Queensland home prices hit a new peak in January, up 0.2 per cent over the month to sit 12.5 per cent higher than a year ago. This pushed the median home […]
RBA cash rate raised to 3.85% As was widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 2.5%, taking it from 3.6% to 3.85%. The RBA’s is based upon the latest data showing that annual inflation has risen to 3.8% in the past 12 months and is still above the […]
eveloper acquires land that could have up to 1400 homes and industrial areas A 181-hectare development site just south of the Sunshine Coast has changed hands in one of South-East Queensland’s largest property transactions. The mixed-use area by the Bruce Highway at Elimbah was sold for $318.5 million. The site – at Pumicestone Road, Rutters […]
‘Simple yet attractive’ affordable housing development with 40 units proposed for Banya A new affordable housing proposal with 40 units – half of them designed as accessible dwellings – is being planned for a site backing onto the Coast’s future rail line. The complex would include a mix of units with one, two and three […]
Interchange project intensifies as temporary road closures impact motorists A major intersection upgrade is ramping up, with aerial imagery showing extensive land clearing as temporary road closures impact motorists. Stage 1 of the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade is expected to address long-standing safety and congestion issues on the Sunshine Motorway, amid rapid population growth and […]