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Wednesday, September 22

Queenslanders forced to wait as interstate arrivals get jump in quarantine race

Since the Palaszczuk government eased the ‘pause’ on hotel quarantine, people relocating to Queensland from COVID-19 hotspots have been quickest through the gates.

The hard work's been done, now to attract the right kind of people

A Queensland Treasury official believes the state’s pandemic performance, liveability, and even the 2032 Olympics should be a major drawcard for interstate and overseas businesspeople.

Rental 'bidding' has become a factor in many suburbs as stocks have dropped as sale prices skyrocket (Photo: Domain)

Crisis looms in housing rentals as 'stampede' from south crushes vacancy rates

Rental supply has reached crisis point in large areas of Queensland, forcing the real estate industry to call for investor incentives in the upcoming state Budget.

Population drift to city reverses as state welcomes 2000 southerners a week

If you wondered why house prices were booming in Queensland official data has given a reason – about 2000 people a week moved to the state during the June and September quarters as Sydney and Melbourne experienced an exodus of people.

Brisbane house prices hit record as southern surge swamps our builders

Brisbane’s median house prices have hit a record high of $738,000 after a 2.2 per cent rise in the December quarter, according to real estate listing site Domain.

Too good for our own good? Why Queensland has nation's worst unemployment stats

A strong return to job confidence, strong population growth and a good COVID response have ironically been big factors in Queensland holding the worst unemployment level in the nation.

Housing market surging back as people flock to Queensland

Queensland is welcoming a wave of COVID-19 refugees from interstate and it’s helping prop up an already strong housing market boosted by First Home Owners’ Grants.