Buying a home ‘beyond hope’ for essential workers Frontline workers are being priced out of the housing market as the cost of buying a home or renting a property spirals to unprecedented highs in Queensland. Most nurses, police officers, childcare workers and teachers can’t afford to buy or rent on their own in southeast Queensland, […]
Development application to build 12-storey international hotel submitted An application to develop a 12-storey, 160-room hotel on a Coast town’s main street has been submitted for council assessment. The proposed Holiday Inn and Suites Caloundra at 51-55 Bulcock Street would include retail and hospitality tenancies at the ground level, a restaurant with bar and hotel […]
Can you identify this bird? This beautiful bird has been visiting recently. Not sure what it is. Does anyone know?
Market Wrap for Buderim The Sunshine Coast’s housing market continues to experience a steady decline in the total number of homes available for sale annually, although, the overall supply has started to improve from the low seen earlier in 2024. Selling conditions have shown consistent improvement, with houses now selling on average within 59 […]
Council plans to rezone areas and restrict short-term accommodation Noosa Council could soon implement a range of initiatives to address the region’s housing woes. Planning scheme amendments, including expanding homes for residents and restricting short-term accommodation, have been put to the community for feedback. Mayor Frank Wilkie said the proposed changes had been with the […]
Mayor seeks state help after airline’s collapse leaves local tourism industry in the lurch Mayor Natoli has written to premier Steven Miles seeking a meeting to discuss the economic impacts on the region, which could exceed $100 million. Those affected include the airline’s 150 staff, suppliers, cleaning, catering and support services, accommodation providers, restaurants, retailers, […]
Spot the resident Roo! Enjoying the Winter sun.
Coast ‘languishing behind’ other regions in events sector, says former mayor A push for a large-scale events centre on the Sunshine Coast has intensified amid claims more than 100,000 people support the proposal. But the Department of Tourism says there is no need for an events centre until at least 2038. Former Maroochy Shire mayor […]
Fire Burning Does anyone have any idea where all this smoke is coming from? Is it a burn off?
Figures reveal surge of business activity off the back of new city centre Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team. First look at riverside plans as council calls for feedback Opening date set for new markets in booming area Annual show to ‘honour agricultural roots’ Pair charged with […]