Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Finance

Report reveals economic ‘wake-up call’ for City of Moreton Bay

City of Moreton Bay Council says the region is on track to become home to one million people in the next 30 years, with...

Alpine Shire to rectify “honest mistake” $168,304 rates overcharge

Alpine Shire Council says it will rectify an "honest mistake" that resulted in a breach of the 2025/26 rate cap, with a 3.96% average...

Brisbane council budget on track to cut debt

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner says the organisation continues to deliver strong, responsible financial management, with the latest quarterly report confirming a...

Glenorchy council hails debt-free balance sheet

Glenorchy City Council has this week paid off the last of its debt, Mayor Sue Hickey announced today. Mayor Hickey said Council’s debt-free status was...

City of Casey annual report highlights year of reconnection

City of Casey Council has released its Annual Report 2024/25 – highlighting the wins, challenges and priorities as the organisation continued to deliver on its Council Plan...

City of Coffs Harbour unveils investment prospectus

City of Coffs Harbour Council has released a new investment prospectus designed to supercharge the region’s diverse $5 billion annual economy.  Mayor Nikki Williams unveiled...

Leeton Shire financial sustainability committee holds first meeting

The Leeton Shire Council Financial Sustainability Advisory Committee (FSAC) held its inaugural meeting on Saturday. The meeting focused on introductions and roles and guiding principles...

Hornsby Council reports strong financial position

Hornsby Shire Council has tabled its June 2025 Performance Report and Quarterly Budget Review Statement, confirming a stable financial position and strong progress across...

Port Stephens’ progress report a good read says Mayor

Port Stephens Council has adopted its Six Month Progress Report for January to June 2025, highlighting significant achievements and progress across the region. Mayor, Leah...

Brisbane economy breaks $200 billion barrier

Brisbane’s economy has surged past $200 billion for the first time, with new figures confirming the city’s position as one of the fastest-growing urban...

Blacktown to consult on special rate variation

Blacktown City Council has endorsed a proposed special rate variation to help meet the needs and expectations of its growing community for services and...

Frankston City heralds $72.9m capital works spend

Frankston City Council has adopted a $72.9 million capital works program for 2025–26, with major upgrades planned across sport, early years, local precincts, roads,...

City of Busselton adopts ‘thrive’ Budget

WA's City of Busselton Council has adopted the City’s 2025/26 annual budget, which it says has a clear focus on key priorities identified by...

Frankston Budget looks to back local business

Frankston City Council is delivering new investment and long-term support for local business and industry as part of its $1.7 million Local Support Package,...

Another billion-dollar year for Lake Macquarie development

The total value of development approvals in Lake Macquarie has cracked the billion-dollar mark yet again, with 1,824 DAs and modifications worth $1.02 billion...