Beachmere Sands, 50 kilometres north of Brisbane, is emerging as Australias largest Over 55s development covering 300 acres and worth over $1 billion. Last month it was awarded two HIA (Housing Industry Association) awards. The first was 2007 Winner: Villa Development of the Year (recognising quality medium density residential projects) and 2007 Winner: Special Purpose Housing of the Year (housing designed and built to meet the needs of Over 55s retirees).
The three aged care bombshells from Senate Estimates
Last week’s Senate Estimates hearing – held just three weeks before sweeping reforms roll out – gave politicians the chance to ask Government heavyweights the questions they’re getting from constituents and to interrogate the once-in-a-generation changes.