Karratha council scraps $100 buy local voucher to keep budget on track
The City of Karratha removed a proposed $100 buy local voucher on July 8 to expedite its budget approval for 2026-27. Councillors expressed concerns that the voucher complicated ministerial approval for the city’s rates. The council plans to explore alternative cost-of-living measures in response to community feedback on rising expenses.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 02:51 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 04:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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