Dozens of weekly library sessions for babies,toddlers and preschoolers have been cut,sparking a community backlash.
The 54-year-old will have to find an extra $81.27 a year;for others,it will be closer to $200. Search our full list to see how much you will pay.
The council budget handed down on Wednesday was smaller than usual. The reliance on developer fees and charges was to blame.
A citywide audit of how many homes have been converted into businesses and a crackdown on Airbnbs will form part of Brisbane’s strategy to tackle the housing crisis.
After being re-elected in March,Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and his LNP team have increased rates as Brisbane City Council looks to complete major projects.
A lack of building activity has been blamed for a slump in Brisbane City Council’s cash reserves from $500m to $50m. And the opposition fears ratepayers will pick up the slack.
Key plans pitched at voters ahead of next weekend’s City Hall election rely on big changes (or dollars) from other governments. It’s not the first time.
Mt Coot-tha and Pine Mountain quarries will be up for discussion to see if Brisbane residents want to transform them into recreational destinations.
The service will travel from Northshore Hamilton to Woolloongabba via Bowen Hills and the new Waterfront Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf developments.
Brisbane will also start planning to transition two quarries into new green space and recreational hubs.
It will soon be cheaper and easier to hold community events after the council announced it would reduce or scrap permit fees in its upcoming budget.