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Posted on Friday 19th of February, 2016,
Today Greater Shepparton Council received a visit from Craig Ondarchie MLC, Shadow Minister for Investment and Jobs and Trade.
Mr. Ondarchie, hosted by Member for Northern Victoria Hon Wendy Lovell MP, met and spoke at length with Mayor Cr Dinny Adem, GSCC CEO Peter Harriott and Cr Dennis Patterson on a variety of local topics. Discussion points included upcoming key council projects, the current water strength within the Greater Shepparton region and the potential impact on local investment, the consequences of the incoming rate capping conditions on council operations, and the opportunities to create more jobs across the region.
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