Bundaberg Regional Council’s 2023-24 budget has delivered no rise in general rates, for the second time in four years, to provide cost of living relief to the community.
In response to cost of living pressures Bundaberg Regional Council has delivered a budget with a 0% increase in general rates while doubling the pensioner rates rebate.
Support for local pensioners will be doubled with Bundaberg Regional Council's “cost of living budget” set to see an increase to the pensioner rates rebate.
The Bundaberg Region’s rich heritage and character is evident in the facades of its main street buildings and soon their owners look set to have added support to maintain and preserve them.
Bundaberg Regional Council will continue to build cultural awareness, respect and inclusion in 2022-23 with the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan.