Read Council's latest Annual Report and Corporate Plan here. Council Related Entities Find out more about Castra, The Pulse and the Saleyards. General Rate General Rates are calculated on the unimproved value of land as determined by the Department of Natural Resources. This valuation is then multiplied by the rate in the dollar set by Council. Water Supply Charges Charges for domestic,commercial, churches and industrial premises will continue to be based on a two part tariff, with a 100 kilolitre minimum usage charge and for major industry there will be a usage charge only,which incorporates an access component.
Conditions apply on application.
The discount does not apply to State fire levies, arrears of rates, benefited areas and interest charges. Conditions apply on application. Payment Arrangements Rates can be paid in person at the Council office or by posting cheques or money orders to Council at PO Box 115, Murgon Qld 4605. Rate Billing Periods Rates are charged half-yearly and Shire ratepayers receive their notices in August and February each year.