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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 […]
Developer lodges plan for 103-lot residential estate at Burnside A residential subdivision with more than 100 lots has been proposed for a fast-growing Sunshine Coast suburb. The plan to reconfigure 12.68 hectares along Burnside Road at Burnside has been submitted to Sunshine Coast Council by Blue Sky Estates Pty Ltd. A planning report by Subdivisions […]
Stockland’s plan for 12,000-home Aura South development opens for public comment A developer’s plan to deliver up to 12,000 dwellings as part of a new masterplanned community has opened to public comment. Stockland has proposed to develop the 1231-hectare Aura South site off Bells Creek Road at Coochin Creek, to the south of its existing […]
Sunshine Coast attracts 8.8 per cent of net internal migration to regions New statistics show the Sunshine Coast continues to be the top regional destination for relocating Australians. The Sunshine Coast was the most popular regional place for movers for two years, before it was overtaken by Greater Geelong in the March quarter. It regained […]
Incompatible by Design? When a Dog Park Meets Guard Dogs Yandina finally has its first fenced off-leash dog park — a milestone many locals have waited years for. Opened in October at Tea Tree Park on Coulson Road, it has already become a place where dog owners gather, pups play, and community connections grow. But […]