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Premium Content Subscriber only A business leader has hit back at claims the construction industry is in crisis, saying the pressure on supplies is a boon for Mackay. It follows HomeBuilder, which was tipped to attract 27,000 applications, insofar receiving more than 121,000 nationwide. Adding to the pressure was people flocking to Queensland for a lifestyle change amid the Covid-19 pandemic and a boom in construction worldwide. Despite a Master Builders industry survey showing members were concerned about a “perfect boom-bust bubble”, Porters Mitre 10 joint general manager Greg Porter said he was confident the Mackay business could keep up with demand. Mr Porter said the business was using all available supply lines to meet the “unprecedented” level of building approvals. ....
Premium Content The Easter long weekend is choc-a-block with goodies for those young and old. Between live music, face painting, Easter egg hunts and even an off-road challenge, there has got to be something for everyone. Now, the hunt is on to find your perfect long weekend spot. Organisers of each event advised plans were proceeding but the changing COVID-19 situation could throw a spanner in the works at the last minute. And if we have missed an event you want listed here, email [email protected] and we will add it in. For the kids Self-guided Easter egg hunt at Caneland Central ....
Premium Content Subscriber only A building that houses a prominent Airlie Beach business has sold for millions, however the chief financial officer says operations will continue as usual. The large property is home to Porters Whitsunday Mitre 10 in Cannonvale and sold for $5.4 million in November. Porters Group CEO Travis Cunnane said the building went to auction and sold to a Sydney investor but the group remained committed to the region long term. He stressed the Porters Mitre 10 business would continue as normal for customers and staff. “We’ve signed a long-term lease,” Mr Cunnane said. “We plan to be there for a very long time and still have a store in Proserpine. ....