Council pursues 33pc rate rise as festival flop costs ratepayers $133k Council says has no other option but to raise rates. Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2024
Process starts for 30pc rate hike, as councillor appeal dismissed Council claims it will only cost an extra $6 a week. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2024
Sacked councillor to challenge decision after missed meetings The former councillor was highly critical of council. Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024
Council could lift rates by 30 per cent to manage growing debt It's been operating with a deficit for the past four years. Newcastle Herald · Jan 30, 2024