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Using $8.1 million of the allocated funding, this equates to $11,756 per boat retrieved. But it was "money well spent" as far as Mr McGovern was concerned. "We welcome any initiative that adds to the environmental and visual improvement of the river," he said. The Boatman's Association spokesman added it wouldn't be such a cost to taxpayers if owners took responsibility for their derelict vessels. "It's a shame the government has to do it," Mr McGovern said. "We know they are working with a few of the owners, unfortunately it is a slow process." Maritime Safety Queensland advised it wa...

EXCLUSIVE: A billion dollar-plus net worth wasn't on Mal Pratt's mind when he left the family business with just a shovel, a ute and a hammer to pursue his dream of being a builder. It was a different time then. Unemployment could be solved with a trip to the Maroochy Pub for a chat with the clientele. A job was usually secured within the first few schooners. Bosses would send labourers to help on another site if they knew a fellow builder was short a set of hands. It was 1972. Having spent time as a lifeguard and a board shaper alongside the legendary Hayden Kenny, the call of the tra...