Hunter Council to Put Rates up by a Third - but on One Condition

Upper Hunter Shire Council, where rates will jump by a third in three years

Upper Hunter ratepayers face a 33% rise over three years as council's rate increase is fully approved by IPART.

Hunter council to put rates up by a third - but on one condition

Upper Hunter ratepayers will see a 33 per cent rise in council rates, above the state cap, to support essential services and infrastructure.

Mayor admits to 'hard decisions' as council welcomes approval to raise rates

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved Federation Council's special variation application for a permanent 69.94 per cent rate rise