What to expect in Brisbane Council’s budget
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has hinted at what Wednesday’s budget will include, addressing speculation over rates changes and new levies, while flagging what council will be throwing more cash at.
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Ipswich to hit ratepayers with new levy as costs outpace revenue
Ipswich residents will have to pay a special levy to fund infrastructure in the July 1 budget as construction costs soar far ahead of state government funding.
Dumped asbestos, tyres found in huge Brisbane waste raid
A massive haul of dumped asbestos, car tyres and other waste has been seized after a State Government raid on a southwest Brisbane industrial site.
Olympic tennis great returns serve on Melbourne 2032 Games idea
A two-time Olympian has slapped down comments from the prime minister that Melbourne could host the 2032 tennis.
‘Worse than Newman’: Controversial housing policy under fire
A new policy targeting unruly public housing tenants has come under fire. HAVE YOUR SAY
Five-minute guide: City of Moreton 2025 budget
Rates will rise more than inflation in the City of Moreton, but council says it has kept the pain to a minimum in the 2025 budget, amid soaring costs and land valuations.
Staggering amount Story Bridge toll could raise in just one year
A toll to upgrade Brisbane’s crumbling Story Bridge would raise an eye-watering amount of money per year, as the Opposition accuses the government of making a deal to allow the cash grab.
Commuter hit: Fresh major bus shake-up coming to Brisbane CBD Key Brisbane CBD bus stations to close on weekends for two months for Metro testing
Bus passengers are facing weeks of upheaval, on top of changes for the new bus network, as Metro tunnel testing forces CBD services to take to the streets on weekends. THE IMPACTED STATIONS
Units, shops, gym: Brisbane college to open mega ‘knowledge precinct’
One of Brisbane’s best-known colleges will quit its inner-city digs for a mega “knowledge precinct’’ in a booming southside suburb. SEE THE PLANS
Bush bash: Wild claim council ‘cashing in from killing trees’
For the first time in 35 years just one property, worth only $60,000, has been bought under Brisbane’s bushland levy, which slugs residents 3.5 per cent of their general rates. HERE’S WHY.
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