Win Big with Cassowary Coast’s eRates Competition

Five lucky ratepayers will have the chance to win $500 off their rates simply by signing up to receive their rate notices via email through the new eRates campaign.

Mayor Teresa Millwood announced that the eRates initiative is part of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s push towards a more digital and sustainable future.

“Council has been offering delivery of rate notices via email since 2016 and transitioned to EzyBill at the start of 2024,” Mayor Millwood said.

“However, uptake has been slow, and each rate run costs more due to increased postage costs to over 15,000 residents.

“The traditional mail system costs more, takes longer, and isn’t good for our environment. By following the lead of other local governments and private sector, we’re moving towards offering rate notices and statements online.

“It’s time to go green by going paperless on the Cassowary Coast,” Mayor Millwood said.

To encourage residents to make the switch, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is offering an additional incentive. Five lucky ratepayers who sign up to receive eRates before 30 June 2025 will have the chance to win $500 off their rates each.

This $2,500 prize money will enable ratepayers to benefit from streamlined billing and take advantage of future digital services the Council will offer.

Signing up for eRates now means you’ll be ready to take advantage of free email notifications, which not only saves you money but also ensures you never miss a due date.

Residents who still wish to receive their rate notices via mail can still do so with a fee of $2.25 (inclusive of GST) per mailed rate notice in place from 1 July 2025. This fee covers the cost of printing and posting notices, pension concession card holders will be exempt of the charge.

Sign up for eRates before 30 June 2025 and you could win $500 off your rates.

To enter and read the full list of details on going paperless, head to www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/rates-paper-bill.