Sales Pitches: Why Body Corporate Buyers Need to Do Their Homework BY THE time most people buy into a townhouse or apartment complex, they’ve already fallen a little bit in love. Maybe it’s the neat courtyard. The promise of “low-maintenance living”. The lake views. The idea of morning walks, coastal breezes and a simpler lifestyle. […]
Discover the mystical Mammoth Cave at Margaret River HIDDEN beneath the forests and rolling vineyards of Margaret River lies an ancient underground world shaped over thousands of years. From the vast chambers of Mammoth Cave to the crystal reflections of Lake Cave and the towering formations of Jewel Cave, this remarkable cave region offers one […]
Discover the Toogoom Vietnam Shed A REMARKABLE piece of Australian military history stands just minutes from the beaches of Toogoom on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Originally manufactured during the Vietnam War as an army mess hall, the Toogoom Vietnam Shed spent more than four decades in storage before beginning a new chapter as the home of […]
Hervey Bay Resort Approval Tests Growth vs Nature FOR YEARS, coastal communities across Australia have walked a fine line between promise and pressure. Growth brings jobs, investment, and the kind of amenity that keeps towns alive. It also places strain on fragile ecosystems, reshapes local character, and raises a simple but confronting question. Who benefits, […]
Inside the Chaos of Body Corporate Maintenance Why good intentions aren’t always enough There’s a moment that tends to happen in many body corporate meetings. It’s not dramatic. No raised voices. No one storms out. But you leave with a sense that something didn’t quite line up. Not wrong, exactly, just inconsistent. It often shows […]
Less Maintenance, More Ocean: The Rise of Coastal Apartment Living There’s a shift happening along Australia’s coastline… and it’s not just the tide coming in! From Hervey Bay to Hobart, more Australians are rethinking what “home” looks like. The big backyard is no longer the default aspiration. In its place: a balcony, a view, and […]
How to Choose Retreat Accommodation in Hervey Bay A practical, slightly dreamy guide for organising your next group getaway THERE’S a moment, somewhere between the idea and the booking, when a retreat starts to feel real. It might begin with a simple thought: What if we brought everyone together? Not just for a holiday, but […]
10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Townhouse Living Before Buying WHEN I first bought into a townhouse complex, I had the idea there was some overarching — almost mythical — body corporate taking care of maintenance behind the scenes. After being widowed and left with a standalone home in need of significant repairs, the […]
Fraser Coast Arts Trail: Galleries, Culture and Public Art VISITORS searching for things to do in Hervey Bay and Maryborough usually discover the Fraser Coast’s beaches, whale watching and island adventures first. But spend a little longer exploring and another side of the region emerges — a thriving local arts scene. From contemporary exhibitions in […]
Dream Homes with Purpose | Mater Lotteries Prize Homes THE front door opens onto pale timber floors, high ceilings and the sort of kitchen most of us bookmark on Pinterest. Stone benchtops. A butler’s pantry. Sliding glass doors folding back to a deck positioned for late-afternoon light. Australia’s charity prize homes are deliberately aspirational. Coastal […]