Gold Coast City Council has unveiled a record $2.2 billion budget for 2023-24. Rates will rise by 5.5% for residents, which means around $200 added to the average rate bill. Mayor Tom Tate says the figure keeps with councils’ promise to deliver rate increases below CPI, which is currently 7.42%. “We have worked tirelessly to … Continue reading REVEALED: Gold Coast City Council Budget 2023-24