Comments for Brighton Community News

Comment on Secret to art successes revealed by jojomi

jojomi — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:18:41 +0000

Congratulations to my niece (Sophia Yani) - we all support to you. Keep up your performance.
I am from Indonesia-Batam Island

Comment on State pledge on our rates system by Albert Hall

Albert Hall — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:18:49 +0000

What is the difference in the rates paid on the highest valued property and the lowest valued property? Not much. Therefore the lower valued property (and possibly the lowest income earner) is subsidising the highest valued property (higher income earner). This is not fair, what you are doing is shifting the rating burden from the rich to the poor.

Comment on State pledge on our rates system by ingridh

ingridh — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:14:02 +0000

Brighton Council submitted the following response:
Previously, Councils collected the bulk of their income based on the value of people’s homes. Many Councils and economists now argue that income earned is a far better method of recognising one’s capacity to pay than the value of your home. Not only Councils, but all service provision organisations such as Aurora and Southern Water are moving towards a flat charge and user pays environment.

Brighton Council does however recognise the special needs of the lower socio economic suburbs of Bridgewater, Gagebrook and Herdsmans Cove. These three suburbs are charged a lower flat rate than the rest of the community. In fact, residents of typical Department of Housing home in Bridgewater pay less in rates than a similar Department of Housing property in other municipalities.

Brighton Council not only has a flat residential rate but unlike other councils it has a commitment to keep rate increases to CPI. Brighton Council is recognised as having the lowest rates per capita in Tasmania.

Comment on State pledge on our rates system by Albert Hall

Albert Hall — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:36:16 +0000

How can a flat rate be ‘fair’ when the poor subsidise the rich. The only reason your rate is ‘largely accepted’ is because of a general lack of understanding by ratepayers of how their rates are calculated.

Comment on Knitting group spreads warmth and love in Nepal by Shirley

Shirley — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:45:48 +0000

Delightful story, well done Knitting Group ladies!

Comment on Brighton bypass: why we have fought so hard for it by ingridh

ingridh — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:37:20 +0000

Please condense and resubmit your comment - approx 150 words.

Comment on School for seniors celebrates fourth birthday by pre-kindergarten homeschool

pre-kindergarten homeschool — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:59:43 +0000

Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development.

Comment on Federation will lead to range of outcomes by Quinton Adkins

Quinton Adkins — Sat, 29 May 2010 08:00:53 +0000

If only I had a penny for every time I came to http://www.brightoncommunitynews.com.au.. Incredible read.

Comment on Brighton’s flat rating system comes out on top by Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:26:02 +0000

We are the victims of the George Town flat rate system.
A small group of industry ratepayers in George Town are now paying 21.997c in the dollar AAV. This council also set a minimum of $10,000 for this group ratepayers in the 2008/09 year.
Hardly fair & equitable.

Comment on School for seniors celebrates fourth birthday by Shirley

Shirley — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:56:22 +0000

Happy birthday, BS4S. Look forward to many more!