Sophie Foster

A dual home property – freshly renovated a block from one of Queensland’s hottest beaches – is set to sizzle under the hammer as its owners move on to their next adventure post-pandemic.

A Brisbane buyer has landed a brand new three bed, two bath, double garage house for about $300,000 less than the median home price – and there are still cheaper ones up for grabs in the area.

It’s the political pony struggling to reach the barriers, with the Greens’ idea to redevelop Eagle Farm Racecourse into affordable housing scratched by racing and real estate leaders.

Federal environment minister Tanya Plibersek has decided to block a controversial $1.3b residential development in Greater Brisbane due to ‘unacceptable impacts’ on wildlife.