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Escalating crisis

Caravans positioned beneath a carport at a Robinvale property. Picture: Supplied
Peter Bannan

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has launched a renewed crackdown on unapproved rooming houses amid growing fears overcrowded and illegally modified homes in Robinvale could end in tragedy. The latest move comes after council officers carried out compliance inspections earlier this year following a wave of community complaints about unsafe accommodation conditions. The council confirmed […]

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