Major changes are underway on Magnetic Island , but you would not know it due to the paltry mainland media coverage . Intending to open after the Christmas - New Year break is Scallywags Cafe, up for sale at $1.9million , claiming to be recharged and revamped , staff wanted.
A new eatery, the Nelly Bay Cafe , opened . Two cafes at Picnic Bay are up for sale , adding to a number of businesses on the market .
There have been several interesting real estate sales of late ,one will probably result in a commercial business becoming a residence.
COVID caused closure of the island's garage and impacted on school attendance and its Bad Hair Day Party .
Poor phone service in Horseshoe Bay , man pinned by fallen tree at Arcadia , many new residents on island .