Buderim is QLD’s Wealthiest Suburb ! Queensland’s wealthiest suburbs have been revealed, with hundreds of thousands of mortgage-free homeowners sitting on gold mines in some surprise locations. The analysis by SuburbTrends, derived from Census and current market data, found Buderim on the Sunshine Coast tops the list with more than 4,400 homes owned outright, with […]
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Aussie World planning Water Park The Sunshine Coast could soon be home to a new waterpark, with Aussie World submitting a proposal to build a $60 million facility at the Palmview attraction. The concept design features 16 waterslides for all ages, leisure pools, action pools and numerous waterplay areas. The new area would also include […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Can you identify this bird? This beautiful bird has been visiting recently. Not sure what it is. Does anyone know?
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Spot the resident Roo! Enjoying the Winter sun.
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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 […]
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