Scorching summer holidays in Brisbane present you with two options: a hunt for air-conditioned relief, or lathering on the sunscreen and finding a place to get in the swim. Cinemas, museums and art ...

The dream of beachside living on a budget remains a reality in only a handful of South East Queensland suburbs, with prices surging more than 100 per cent in just 12 months in some hotspots.

To renovate or detonate is the question being asked of potential buyers for a home in Brisbane's north-western suburbs listed for almost $700,000.

Surfers Paradise is around an hour’s drive from Brisbane, so a rental car is handy if you want to explore once you’re there.