Jodie Richter June 2, 2021
Ipswich City Council welcomes the announcement that a new public hospital will built in Springfield, bringing better health services to Ipswich residents’ doorsteps.
It marks the Queensland Government’s first significant budget announcement with 174 new beds confirmed for the new public hospital at Springfield.
The new hospital would be co-located at the existing 95-bed Mater Private Hospital Springfield.
TARYN PARISTUE 25 MAY 21
The cost of renting in regional markets has increased almost three times as much as capital city markets during the past 12 months.
The Corelogic hedonic rental value index, which tracks the combined value of rent estimates for all dwelling types, increased 9.6 per cent for regional rents, while capital city markets increased 3.3 per cent.
Corelogic head of research Eliza Owen said there had been an “extraordinary tightening” of regional markets.
Darrell GilesMay 17, 2021
Turning the first sod at Lions boutique stadium at Springfield Central
It’s a pride day for Ipswich, as the first sod is turned to mark the start of construction on the $70 million boutique arena at Springfield Central, that will become home to the Brisbane Lions.
A joint initiative of the Lions, Australian Football League, Springfield City Group, Ipswich City Council, and the State and Federal Governments, the complex will also house important community facilities.
Ted Tablet 21 MAY 21
Plans for a $350-million private hospital in Gosford have been given the green light. The hospital, recognised as a state significant development.
The 11-storey and five-storey development will be built over two stages with construction expected to begin in mid 2022 and completed by 2025.
The project’s first stage will be in-patient units, general practitioner clinics, radiology rooms, pathology room, intensive care unit, operating theatres and ancillary retail. It will provide 238 hospital beds.
TUE 13 APR 21
Brisbane house prices have soared to record heights after a steady 12 months of growth and a rebound in listings and sales during recent months.
Brisbane's housing market has remained particularly unaltered by the closure of international borders, where historically high demand from overseas migrants has been disrupted.
Brisbane advanced a further 2.4 per cent during March, pushing it up 4.8 per cent for the recent quarter and 6.8 per cent for the year to date.
The current median value for dwellings is $548,260, which is $12,642 higher than just a month ago.
The median house price of $607,969 continues to attract interstate migrants from the larger markets of Sydney, where the median is now $1.1m, and Melbourne at $859,097.