THE CRYPTIC CRITIC

repair. Thank heavens for that! But surely, all need some degree of regular maintenance over time. Even many publicly utilised BBQ facilities in our parks cannot be used due to a lack of maintenance.

With Redcliffe about to celebrate its bi-centenary as Queensland’s first European Settlement in September 2024, it’s undoubtedly not a good look to have two of the only few remaining local historic, iconic buildings left on the Peninsula closed to public access.

Before amalgamation, the Redcliffe City Council was able to regularly balance its budget and had a surplus. The third largest Council in Australia, Moreton Bay Regional Council, does not. It currently has a debt of over $300 million!

Is this the price that ratepayers have to pay for being part of being bigger!