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Go off-grid in your very own tiny holiday house just 2.5-hours out of Brisbane
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Go off-grid in your very own tiny holiday house just 2.5-hours out of Brisbane

03 Jun 2020

We've been stuck in isolation inside our homes for what feels like forever but now, restrictions have eased and Queenslanders are free to travel within Queensland – hurrah! If the thought of trading four walls for rolling green hills and untouched wilderness (with limited-to-no mobile reception) sounds like an excellent idea right about now, In2thewild's tiny holidays offer a refreshing break from civilisation and could be just what the doctor ordered. The company's latest tiny house, Norah, is ideally situated on a property 2.5-hours out of Brisbane and is their first off-grid offering in Queensland. more

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Post-pandemic positivity – Scenic Rim set to flourish thanks to major Hazelwood Estate eco-tourism redevelopment
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Post-pandemic positivity – Scenic Rim set to flourish thanks to major Hazelwood Estate eco-tourism redevelopment

14 May 2020

The Gold Coast hinterland and the greater Scenic Rim region are set to receive a post-pandemic boost with a major eco-tourism project to come to life in the rolling hills of Beechmont in 2021. Established polo venue and wagyu-cattle farm Hazelwood Estate, which spans 75 acres of lush hinterland, will undergo a multi-million-dollar expansion to incorporate a new accomodation offering, a luxury day spa and a paddock-to-plate dining establishment. more

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Wynnum Plaza shopping centre set for multi-million dollar upgrade
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Wynnum Plaza shopping centre set for multi-million dollar upgrade

13 Feb 2020

Brisbane's bayside could be set for a major facelift if an application for a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza shopping centre is successful. The development application has been submitted by Shayher Group to Brisbane City Council for a large-scale integrated mixed-use development that will comprise new shops, casual-dining precincts, a cinema and eight new apartment buildings.  more

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Lamington Markets set to revitalise Lutwyche Road with integrated mixed-use development
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Lamington Markets set to revitalise Lutwyche Road with integrated mixed-use development

23 Jan 2020

Hold on to your hats Brisbane – this one is going to be big! Ambitious plans have been submitted to council to redevelop the Inner North Busway site on Lutwyche Road into a large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use development and marketplace known as Lamington Markets. The proposed project will incorporate a fresh food hall, a variety of retail spaces such as a hotel/microbrewery, boutique cinema complete with candy bar and event space, urban-farm restaurant, a stand-alone three-storey office building, short-term accommodation, health services and two residential apartment buildings. more

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Home and nature collide at West Village's new luxury residence Arcadia North Gallery
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Home and nature collide at West Village’s new luxury residence Arcadia North Gallery

11 Dec 2019

For a house or apartment to really feel like a home, it needs to offer a feeling of comfort, security and tranquility. The design of any abode should have this mandate at its core, but Arcadia at West Village may be the first collection of residences that executes that ethos to near perfection. Inspired and shaped by the concept of nature and home seamlessly blending, these limited-release residences look to set a new standard in luxury living, where every home acts as a peaceful inner-city oasis. more

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Howard Smith Wharves' stunning Art Series Hotel, The Fantauzzo, opens its doors
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Howard Smith Wharves’ stunning Art Series Hotel, The Fantauzzo, opens its doors

28 Mar 2019

You know the drill by now – as soon as we mention anything related to Howard Smith Wharves, it’s well worth sitting up and paying attention. Last year we dropped the news that the rapidly growing riverside hotspot was going to become home to a brand-new Art Series Hotel, named for celebrated contemporary artist Vincent Fantauzzo. Well, folks, the time has come to welcome these luxurious new digs to the neighbourhood – The Fantauzzo has officially opened its doors to its first guests as of yesterday, Tuesday March 26. more

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The former Athletes Village is set to transform into a buzzing build-to-rent residential community
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The former Athletes Village is set to transform into a buzzing build-to-rent residential community

20 Oct 2018

In the wake of huge event, it’s easy to forget about all of the purpose-built infrastructure that was created and what will become of it. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games saw a prime piece of real estate in Southport transformed into the Athletes Village, but what is happening to the space now? Something pretty darn exciting, it turns out – in an Australian first, the site will become home to a revolutionary long-term-rental residential community called Smith Collective. more

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A multi-hectare development is set to revitalise Albion
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A multi-hectare development is set to revitalise Albion

20 Sep 2018

There are some very exciting wheels turning in relation to the upgrades at Albion Station. Following an agreement signed by the Queensland Government and Geon Property back in March this year, the developers have proposed a massive four-hectare, ten-stage transit-oriented development project that will include not only the train station but also some key surrounding areas. more

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Catch a first glimpse of the opulent new Emporium Hotel South Bank
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Catch a first glimpse of the opulent new Emporium Hotel South Bank

30 Aug 2018

Since it was announced that luxury boutique outfit Emporium Hotels would be opening its new flagship at South Bank, we’ve been waiting with bated breath to see just how fine and fancy the new digs would be. Well, the wait is very nearly over – and we’ve been given a little sneak peek of what to expect when the doors open to the public. more

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Pradella unveils the first details of new West End precinct Montague Markets
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Pradella unveils the first details of new West End precinct Montague Markets

05 Jul 2018

Since earning development approval in 2017, property developer Pradella has been putting the pieces in place for its forthcoming multi-faceted project in West End. The first renders and details for Montague Markets have been revealed, offering up information on what to expect from the riverside shopping, dining, office and residential precinct that will commence construction later this year. more

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ONE Bulimba Riverfront brings a triple-threat of benefits to the suburb
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ONE Bulimba Riverfront brings a triple-threat of benefits to the suburb

14 Jun 2018

When it comes to riverfront living, there are three main boxes to tick if you want to make sure you’re doing it right. Killer views are at the top of the list, but if you can also secure a north-facing aspect and direct river access then you’ve pretty much got it made. It’s rare to find a combination of all three, but luxury development ONE Bulimba Riverfront has managed to claim this triple-threat honour. more