News 3.9 per cent general rates rise in Central Highlands budget 21/06/2025 FacebookTwitterEmail A further $4.6 million of works is slated for the Emerald Botanic Gardens master plan in the Central Highlands council's 2025-25 budget. (Supplied) Di Stanley The Central Highlands Regional Council has adopted a $216 million budget for 2025-26 with a general rates rise of 3.9 […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password