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Subscriber only House hunters looking for a bargain in the Gympie region should turn their attention to the Cooloola Coast, with Cooloola Cove ranked as one of the 20 best markets for home buyers in Queensland. A new report from Aussie Home Loans and online property hub CoreLogic has revealed the coastal town, nestled between Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach, had among the highest volume of stock on the market, at 13 per cent. It ranked 14th among the 20 best Queensland buyers markets, a list topped by Russell Island (19.3 per cent), Palmview (18.3 per cent) and Kooralbyn (18.1 per cent). Cooloola Cove had 49 listings on the market in December 2020. This was less than half the number on the market in 2019 (102); a drop felt state-wide where stock levels across the board hit at least 10 year lows .
Calls for island bridge get louder after âflawedâ park plans Russell Island landowner and bridge advocate Ian Olsson; Weinam Creek, where there are plans for a multistorey shopping complex, residential units and extra carparking; the Mooreâs Rd carpark, where some of the land is flood-prone.
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Subscriber only A group of angry Moreton Bay island residents is challenging the state government and local council to build a bridge to Russell Island instead of spending up to $100 million on a multistorey carpark at Redland Bay. Russell Island Development Association president Ian Olsson said the Masterplan to redevelop Redland Bay s Weinam Creek ferry terminal was flawed and could result in fewer long-term parking spots for island residents at the busy ferry terminal.
February 4, 2021
We could see more flooding along the St Clair River.
Crews were out yesterday trying to break up an ice jam that had formed near Russell Island, around the Port Lambton area.
Officials with the St Clair Region Conservation Authority say high winds today and tomorrow could make the situation worse and cause minor flooding and possible shoreline erosion along the river.
Residents are reminded to avoid shorelines, watercourses and flooded areas due to dangerous ice conditions, slippery banks and swift moving water.
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February 3, 2021
Flooding is causing some issues along the St Clair River today, thanks to an ice jam near Russell Island.
Officials with St Clair Township fire department say the jam was caused by strong northerly winds overnight.
The Canadian and US Coast Guards are working to clear the jam to keep the water and ice flowing into Lake St Clair.
A pair of additional ice breakers are expected to join the effort later today.
Residents in the area are asked to use caution and report any hazards to the Township.
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