Crank the Croc
FACT: Sunshine Coast residents pay more in rates than any other council in south east Queensland.
That’s the takeaway Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants his residents to know.
In a widely distributed newsletter last week, the Lord Mayor happily told ratepayers that Brisbane-ites “pay less and get more than those on other councils”.
How much less?
Well he helpfully had a table, which showed the lowest minimum rates for Brisbane last year was $879.32.
Coming in dead last was the Sunshine Coast, which charges ratepayers a minimum $1477.00.
How’s that for good form?
Not only do we pay significantly more than Brisbane but also Logan ($1068.40), Ipswich ($1112), Redland ($1184), Moreton Bay ($1205), Scenic Rim ($1244) and the Gold Coast ($1263.70).
Why’s that?
Not for kerbside collection that’s for sure.
Maybe it’s for the security guards at the Beerwah ‘Bronx’ Library.
King who?
Had a good laugh about reports over the weekend from the motherland that Prince William had been admonished by his dad for flying his entire family in the same helicopter.
I’d never thought about it, but apparently that could see the Prince of Pain, Harry, step up to be the next king.
Queen Meghan?
Can you imagine it.
