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Landowners in many Central Queensland areas are set to receive their new land valuations this month, with local economic conditions reflecting mixed fortunes both on the coast and inland.
The Valuer-General’s Property Market report details the CQ areas that were valued most recently - Banana Shire, Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire.
The best overall news from the report was for primary producers, whose land value increased in all three regions, while pockets of the residential market saw rises in Rockhampton and Yeppoon only. Land used for primary production in Banana Shire, Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire all increased in value according to the Valuer-General’s latest report.
Health alert after traces of COVID-19 found in Qld sewage
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People in the central Queensland coastal town of Yeppoon are being urged to get tested for COVID-19 after the stateâs sewage surveillance program found traces of the virus in a treatment plant.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young said continued detections across the state were becoming more concerning.
Yeppoon residents have been warned to get tested.
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âThis is especially important now more than ever. As we know, the new variants emerging overseas are more contagious than previous variants we have seen in Queensland,â she said.
Fragments of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in the Yeppoon sewage catchment.
Yeppoon sewer catchment receives sewage from the suburbs of Taroomball, Inverness, Hidden Valley, Rosslyn, Mulambin, Cooee Bay, Barlows Hill, Lammermoor, Meikleville Hill, Pacific Heights, Taranganba and Yeppoon.
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said continued detections across the state is becoming more concerning.
“We continue to urge anyone with any symptoms, no matter how mild to come forward and get tested,” Dr Young said.
“Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting, and loss of taste or smell.
“This is especially important now more than ever, as we know the new variants emerging overseas are more contagious than previous variants we have seen in Queensland.
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From beachfront homes to mansions and Queenslanders, Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast has recorded a number of million-dollar property sales in 2020.
Here are the top 10 biggest property sales of the year:
1. 929 Farnborough Road, Farnborough
The Farnborough home boasted exquisite 360-degree views on 620 acres and included a large balcony and entertainment area, six-car garage space, seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. SOLD: 929 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, sold for $2.86 million on February 29 through RMW Property Agents. Picture: Contributed
2. 1 Chrisney St, Lammermoor
This beachfront home sold for $2.175 million on July 16 through RMW Property Agents.
The two-storey home boasted its own private beach access and amazing views from north Lammermoor Beach, to the Great Keppel Islands, and south to Rosslyn Bay Marina.