Residents in Australia's largest local government area will pay $100 a year more in rates and charges. ‘I don’t know’: Albo riled by China question 10 things you shouldn’t put in the ...

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.

Brisbane’s transport committee chair said the “world will not end’’ on June 30 when the city’s biggest bus network changes in two decades begins.