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Special rate invaluable

The 2025-26 financial year marks the final year of the current special rate. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

THE Swan Hill municipality special rate is the “envy of other councils”, according to Swan Hill Rural City councillor Terry Jennings. The glowing endorsement of Swan Hill Incorporated by the former retailer turned civic leader came as Council approved the organisation’s 2025-26 budget and marketing plan, and 2025-32 strategic plan. Director of development and planning […]

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