Discussions also focused on the misalignment between education and employment opportunities for young people and the changing Greater Shepparton workforce.
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SNAPSHOT - Deputy Premier, the Hon James Merlino
Posted on Wednesday 12th of August, 2015,
Council met with Deputy Premier, the Hon James Merlino today and discussed a number of priority projects for our region including passenger rail services, GV Health redevelopment and the GV Bypass.
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