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Cunnamulla council becomes its own real estate service to tackle housing crisis

An outback Queensland council is playing the role of matchmaker in Cunnamulla, but it's not bachelors and spinsters they are trying to unite in the small town.

Faced with a shortage of housing stock and dozens of empty homes falling into disrepair, Paroo Shire Council took action 18 months ago — and it's paying off.

"We're a little bit like a dating agency for properties," said economic development officer Shelly Holland, who's been driving the council's special social media project.

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