Brisbane’s increase is above the 2.5 per cent inflation rate but in line with the council’s cost index, which has soared due to pressure on construction and labour prices.

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We’ll have reporters in the Brisbane City Council budget lock-up this morning, ready to give you all the roads, rates and rubbish news you need to know from 11am.

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