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Council calls for stronger funding

Moorabool council is calling for major reform to the way local governments are funded, warning fast-growing councils are being pushed towards breaking point by rising costs, ageing infrastructure, and limited revenue options. Council resolved to lodge a detailed submission to the House of Representatives Standing…

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