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Townsville ratepayers hit with rate rise above inflation
Townsville City Council announced a 7.2 per cent rate increase for 2026–27, impacting both residential and commercial ratepayers. The rise exceeds the national inflation rate of 4.2 per cent, with some households facing increases of up to 20 per cent. Mayor Nick Dametto attributed the hikes to rising fuel costs and supply chain pressures.
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