News Western Downs rates up 4.1% in $269 million budget 19/06/2025 FacebookTwitter Western Downs Regional Council handed down a $269 million budget which included a 4.1 per cent average rate hike. (WDRC/File) Ratepayers will pay an average of 4.1 per cent more on their rates after Western Downs Regional Council endorsed its […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password