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Darwin lord mayor defends proposed 5.5% rates rise
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Darwin lord mayor Peter Styles defended a proposed 5.5% rates rise in his first council budget.
WHO: Peter Styles
WHAT: Proposed 5.5% rates rise defended in first council budget
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:25 AM ET
WHERE: Darwin
WHY: He said he believes people will agree with it despite no new major projects.
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