A grand Lockleys property has been given a stunning transformation and is the ultimate family home, its owners say.

BOOMING tourism and wine industries, and the recent coronavirus lockdowns, are driving the Clare Valley real estate market, with local agents reporting an increase in inquiries in the picturesque region.

2020 has been a disaster for the postal delivery industry.

The upper north shore property market wrapped up the weekend on a high, finishing with a healthy auction clearance rate of 81 per cent.

Police fear changes to the border declaration online system may not be ready in time for Queensland’s 1am border curfew, potentially adding extra wait time to already lengthy queues.