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Locality: Mackay, Queensland

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24.01.2022 The scorching heat of an Australian summer is a lot to handle, not just for us but for our houseplants, too. As the mercury soars across the country, now is the time to put your summer care plan into action and give your indoor greenery the help it needs to battle the heat. Water well In most cases, you’ll need to step up your watering routine as high temperatures and airconditioning will lead to soil drying out faster. A good way to check if you need to water is by insertin...g your index finger approximately 5cm into the soil if it’s dry, water well, but if it’s moist, leave watering for a few days, Switch positions We all love to catch a bit of sun, but there is such a thing as too much. Plants can (and do) get sunburnt, warns Alana Langan, author and co-founder of plant emporium Ivy Muse. Try to keep your plants away from the hottest spots in your home and out of the scorching direct sun. Climate control Save your electricity bill and your plants by using your home cooling system more consciously. Typically, indoor plants aren’t a fan of the airconditioners and fans we blast in summer, so it’s natural that some end up looking a little worse for wear, says Langan, who suggests keeping an eye out for overly dry, cracked soil as a result of overdoing it. Check for vital signs Keep watch for symptoms of stress wilting leaves, crispy brown tips, and dropping leaves are all signs that something is wrong. More is more Everyone likes company, even our plants and it’s party season, after all, so get your greenery some friends. Summer is a great time to add to your plant gang, says Langan. Plants are in their growth season, which means there’s lots of exciting activity to watch as a plant parent. Add sun-loving plants to your collection, like hoya, who need 3 or 4 hours of direct sunlight to flower or succulent plants, which are hardy and low maintenance.

20.01.2022 In desperate need of a hangover cure, perhaps the hair of the dog, or just need to get some more milk? Here are some of the places open today around Mackay: SUPERMARKETS Coles... Caneland Central Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Mount Pleasant Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Northern Beaches Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Parkside Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Sydney Street Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Dan Murphy Mackay and Mount Pleasant Friday January 1: 9am - 9pm IGA North Mackay, The Avenue Friday January 1: 6am - 9pm Peries, West Mackay Friday January 1: 8am - 9pm Woolworths Andergrove Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Caneland Central, Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Marian Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Mount Pleasant, Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Ooralea Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Rural View Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm Walkerston Friday January 1: 9am - 6pm SHOPPING CENTRES Caneland Central Friday January 1.10am - 4pm Mount Pleasant Centre Friday January 1y: 10am - 4pm Sydney Street Markets Friday January 1.10am - 4pm PETROL Caltex Paget City Gates, Nebo Road, and Rural View Open 24 hours. Marian Friday January 1: 6am - 9pm Mackay North, Malcomson St and Ooralea, Canecutters and Boundary Rd Friday January 1y: 5am - 11pm Mackay, Mangrove Rd Friday January 1: 5am - 10pm Coles Express Mackay North, Open 24 hours. Mackay Broadsound Rd Friday January 1: 5am - 6pm Mackay Nebo Rd Friday January 1y: 5am - 7pm CAFES AND RESTAURANTS Stellarossa, Rural View Friday January 1: 6am - 3pm Woodman's Axe Friday January 1: 6am - 3pm Coffee Club Wood St Friday January 1: 8am - 3pm Riverfront Caneland Central Friday January 1: 8am - 4pm Caneland Central Friday January 1: 9am - 4pm THINGS TO DO Mackay ARC Friday January 1: 8am-6pm Bluewater Lagoon Friday January 1: 9am - 5.45pm

14.01.2022 For a year that started so positively 2020 quickly went off the rails, leaving Mackay Regional Council saddling a $5 million deficit. But Mayor Greg Williamson still has a smile when he thinks about the opportunities the new year will bring. The elected council was able to sign off on some bold policies, including $7 million in COVID-relief measures.... Cr Williamson said it was impossible to comprehend how much work had been done by the council, hospital workers, and police to ensure the region was safe. "No one will truly know how far out on a limb those guys went to keep up safe." In May, foreign coal ship crew working off Mackay and Whitsundays were not required to take COVID-19 tests before flying into Australia, where they are also exempt from two-week quarantines. Cr Williamson said it was a great victory when the council was able to lobby the State Government to fix that vulnerability. He said now the Mackay community was leading a humanitarian mission to gift sailors trapped at sea for months hampers filled with creature comforts. Cr Williamson said the community was still able to celebrate victories, with major projects including the Queens Park, Resource Centre of Excellence, Hospital Bridge fishing pier, Bluewater Lagoon playground upgrades and the North Mackay Rotary Lookout opening to the public. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, Cr Williamson said the council would focus on reducing a $5 million deficit, most of which went into the council's coronavirus relief packages. The council's annual report has predicted it would take two years to get back into a surplus. But Cr Williamson said the deficit would not impact Mackay's vision for the future, with $113 million in capital works spending secured for 2020-21. He said booming interest in Mackay's property market would help the council balance its budget by adding to the rateable households.

14.01.2022 With home loan interest rates at historic lows, paying down a mortgage is actually cheaper than renting in some places. That's according to the Buy v Rent report from CoreLogic commissioned by mortgage broker Aussie. Based on a 30-year loan with a principal and interest (P&I) variable rate of 3.65% p.a, one in three (32.9%) Australian suburbs recorded lower monthly mortgage repayments than rental payments for houses and almost 40% (37.7%) for apartments.... Meanwhile, on a 2.35% p.a, three-year fixed-rate loan, more than half (52.2%) of Australian suburbs are cheaper to pay down a mortgage than pay rent on a house, with almost 60% (59.1%) of apartments cheaper to pay off compared to renting. Our research confirms that in many suburbs across Australia, especially those outside the major capital cities, on a monthly basis, it is cheaper to buy than rent," said CEO of Aussie James Symond. Why pay your landlord when you could potentially pay the same amount or less monthly on a place you can call your own? The cost gap between buying and renting has tightened over the last year as rates and property values have either stabilised or fallen." The report found that based on a 30-year principal and interest mortgage with an average discounted variable loan rate of 3.65% p.a, mortgage repayments fell from $3,139 per month three years ago to $2,770 in September 2020. At the same time, average rents have held firm for houses but dropped 2.2% for units over the last year. The combination of lower property values in some regions, record low mortgage rates and government incentives for first home buyers, have made buying conditions generally more attractive for buyers," Mr Symond said. With the Reserve Bank hinting that the cash rate will remain unchanged for the next three years, Mr Symond said this provides some certainty that home loan interest rates will remain ultra low for the foreseeable future.

14.01.2022 One thing this year has taught us is the importance of creating a home environment that is a warm and welcome refuge from an unpredictable world. And while we can’t experience the luxury of travel quite so easily, designers tell us that 2021 bathrooms will be all about creating a sanctuary at home. Here are the top ten trends for bathroom renovation for 2021... A luxe, spa-feel With 2020 showing us that we can’t rely on holidays for a luxury escape, people are asking more of their bathrooms. Large showers and wet rooms The experts agree that shower spaces are getting bigger, which help bathrooms feel bigger and more luxurious. We’re also starting to see more wet rooms, where the bath and shower share one large, tiled area. Polished plaster Polished plasters, which lend an organic, luxurious and elegant look to a bathroom, are set to become bigger next year. Large-format tiles and simplicity One beautiful large-scale tile on the walls and floor as opposed to having a mix of different colours and textures throughout Bold choices While mixing a wide variety of textures might be out, this doesn’t mean we can’t be bold when it comes to tiling. Tarulli suggests opting for one tile, but using it liberally for example, by doing all of the walls in a mosaic, rather than just a splashback or feature wall. Creative towel rails Heated towel rails are still seen as essential in a modern bathroom, and they’re being made into a feature Mixed metals and aged tapware Instead of sticking to one colour or material for tapware, designers say it’s time to get a little more playful. Smart toilets and bidet seats Again, the fact that we’ve spent more time in our houses than usual this year has people upping their bathroom game and this includes the toilet. Separate hot and cold taps While having one tap for both hot and cold water has been seen as sleek and modern for a while now, the fashion overseas is returning to separate taps.

11.01.2022 What a year 2020 was! This time last year, no one could have predicted what the world would look like in twelve months. I am so grateful to everyone who has supported me in the last twelve months, and I am so lucky to have such wonderful clients! Thank you to everyone who has supported me in the last twelve months, it has been a great start to my business! ... 2021 is going to be such an exciting year! Regional real estate is experiencing a boom across Australia and Mackay is absolutely booming! I am looking forward to continuing to work with the clients I know, and meeting so many more in the next twelve months. #mackay #mackayliving #mackayregion #mackaylife #mackaycity #mackaycitycentre #mackayqld #sellinghomes #smallbusinessowner #buymackay #timetobuy #buydontrent #supportlocal #localisbest #2021 #goingtobeagreatyear

09.01.2022 Mackay truly is booming. Employment is up from beginning of 2020. Data shows that the employment rate of Mackay rose to 97.3 per cent and indicates payroll jobs rose 0.4 per cent! This makes Mackay a great place to live and to own an investment property in 2021! #mackay #mackayliving #mackayregion #mackaylife #mackaycity #mackaycitycentre #mackayqld #sellinghomes #smallbusinessowner #buymackay #timetobuy #buydontrent #supportlocal #localisbest #2021 #goingtobeagreatyear

03.01.2022 This home could be your perfect start to 2021. It has everything you can think of, set on a large corner block, the yard is split into two large parcels of land. A shed could be built on either side and there is plenty of room for a pool, the kids to play and the dogs! Plus it offers privacy from the outside world and plenty of room for a bbq and large outdoor setting. It even has a separate room off the garage and laundry could be used for storage or even a small home office. This home really is full of possibilities. Book your inspection today! Call me on 0407 402 088

02.01.2022 Step into 2021 with a fresh outlook. Here are seven steps to help make that happen. 1. Start small Start by picking just one area of the home to concentrate on. Think about which areas are going to be used most often in the next few weeks. ... 2. Stay focused on one project at a time Too many times, a good decluttering and organising job goes off the rails because people get started on too many projects all at the same time. To avoid this, limit the scope of the organising job. 3. If it’s not used then discard After choosing an area to focus on, gather every single item that belongs in that category and spread them out. Pick out anything that is ready to be thrown away such as damaged, soiled or broken items as well as anything that is no longer in style or is not loved anymore. Put those items in a box for the local op shop or gift or dispose of them in some other manner. 4. Store loved and used items Locate items that are well-loved and used regularly. Be disciplined here and make sure these items are actually well loved and handy today. This limited group of treasures are the ones that will be stored within easy reach. 5. Set limits for things used infrequently The last category is sometimes the hardest to deal with. It includes items that are perfectly fine but are not used regularly or particularly loved. Be a bit ruthless and decide exactly how much storage space is available for this entire category. 6. Clear, dust and clean before reloading spaces Give the area a deep clean before putting anything back. Dirt, dust and even mould can collect in almost all storage areas. Take care of this now while the space is empty. Then start loading things back putting items used most regularly at the front so they can be accessed easily. 7. Dance your happy dance Marvel at how beautifully organised the area is. Take pictures. Be proud. And then move on to the next project.