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Budget finally through

AFTER weeks of heated debate, Swan Hill Rural City Council has adopted the 2014-15 budget. And for the first time, an amendment has been made to the budget due to community consultation prior to adoption. Last week, a special meeting of council responded to submissions and a petition to reinstate the Youth Officer position within […]

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