Millions of Aussies in for Rate Hikes in Sydney

Residents spared 90 per cent rate hike in North Sydney

Ratepayers in North Sydney have been spared a near 90 per cent rate hike, with the application from the council quashed.

Millions of Aussies in for rate hikes in Sydney

Some Sydney ratepayers have been slugged with a 25 per cent increase in bills, while another council has slammed the system after its application for an almost 90 per cent hike was rejected.

North Sydney's controversial 90pc rates hike plan knocked back

North Sydney Council has lost its contentious bid to hit ratepayers with a massive hike, instead being told it can only raise them by 4 per cent.

Explainer: How would a special rate variation hit your wallet?

Learn how Bega's potential rate hikes could affect your finances and council services.

Wentworth councillors propose rate hike

WENTWORTH Shire Council is proposing a rate hike of 4.5 per cent this coming financial year, to collect more than $6.9 million in total from ratepayers. In October last year, a base rate of 3.6 per cent was recommended for all New South Wales...

North Sydney Council to review services, costs after IPART rejects special rate increases

File …. North Sydney Olympic Pool at Milsons Point. Photo by Vincent Rivaud / pexels North Sydney Council is now reviewing all of its services and costs after its bid to increase its rate peg and special increases of 87% was rejected. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) rejected council’s bids as it tries to refinance redevelopment of the iconic art deco North Sydney Olympic Pool. The pool is at Milsons Point, betwee…