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Share this article Share this article SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Searches of homes in ski towns were up nearly 36% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to a new report from realtor.com ®. Much of the increased demand is coming from residents of cold weather, Northern states, often referred to as Snowbirds, as they search for homes with outdoor recreation options closer to home during pandemic. "Historically, residents of the Midwest and Northeast ha...

Despite recent rainfall Wide Bay Burnett is still currently drought-declared and without any major inflows soon, one regional dam is looking dire. As the storage level of Boondooma Dam is below 268.7m (approximately 70,000 megalitres or 34 per cent capacity), a Sunwater spokesperson said Stage 1 Critical Supply Arrangements are in place and releases for medium priority allocations have ceased. The current water level for Boondooma is 29.27 per cent. "If conditions allow, some medium priorit...

Premium Content Subscriber only With school holidays almost coming to an end, there are still plenty of things left to do in the region. One of them is visiting the abundance of naturally beautiful spots we have in Central Queensland. Here are nine waterholes you must visit in Central Queensland to beat the heat this summer: 1. Blackman’s Gap, Boyne Valley Located in the Boyne Valley, Blackmans Gap is a one hour and nine minute drive from Gladstone. Turn off the Gladstone Monto Rd onto Bla...

Premium Content Subscriber only The Gladstone region of Queensland is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef offering spectacular sights for all ages from the mountains to the sea. Here are some hidden gems of the region to explore with family and friends this Christmas holidays. Lagoons Resort and Spa at the town of 1770 near Agnes Water has been acquired by Central Apartment Group and rebranded 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort. Agnes Water and 1770 The southern jewel in the re...

Premium Content Subscriber only After six months and nearly 2000 tonnes of concrete, a new 65m bridge now spans Gavial Creek in Port Curtis. The old bridge, which was floated up in the 1930s from Boyne River, had come to the end of its life after being damaged in floods and cyclones. Rockhampton region Infrastructure Councillor Tony Williams said the new bridge could accommodate more types of vehicles. “This new concrete bridge is a great improvement on the old one,” said Cr Williams. “I...