'The only people applauding are sycophants': rates debate hits fever pitch

'The only people applauding are sycophants': rates debate hits fever pitch

Tamworth council's 15% rate rise gets approval after intense debate on residents' financial strain and council's ability to maintain critical infrastructure.

Blindsided: the rate hikes and service cuts 900 people didn't see coming

A Darling Downs council faces backlash from residents over rural waste service cuts and increased rates.

15% rate rise approved by Tamworth Council

Tamworth ratepayers will now be charged an additional 15 percent on their rates – in an increase, now finalised by council.

Anger rises over council rates

AWARD-winning Tasman Peninsula producer Matt Dunbabin says he and other producers are being “rated out of existence”.