# Water Bills Jump Despite Govt Freeze

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-06-24T07:14:12+00:00
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South East Queensland households brace for a 62-dollar water and sewerage bill hike next year, despite the state government freezing bulk charges — a move aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures. Urban Utilities, facing a 5.5% increase on its own charges (up from last year), says it needs $422 million to upgrade aging infrastructure. Water Minister Ann Leahy is furious, demanding the utility cancel the hike and threatening to change laws if it doesn’t — setting off a high-stakes clash between affordability and essential service investment across Brisbane, Ipswich, and beyond. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0e67baf2b9001b15

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