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Editorial: Council push for 30% more in rates
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FOR years I have warned Council’s inability to set realistic budgets and reining in losses on overblown pet projects will result in ratepayers picking up the tab,
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“Nobody bloody murdered Paddy!”
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Fire: Downgraded to watch and act
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THE NSW Rural Fire Service have advised the fire threat has reduced from shelter in place to watch and act.
Editorial: Selling the childcare centre – at what cost?
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WHILE the airport cost $1.6million last year, Council’s general manager, Greg McDonald told a recent community meeting it was important to continue with the project since approximately 34 families rely on the airport for employment.
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