Update: La Trobe Council discussing a 25% rates discount for villages

May 27 2012 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Many have been following the actions taken by residents of Dalkeith Retirement Village to get a Council rate reduction that has been rejected for years. The council is now reviewing a 25% rate reduction plan. perhaps the new industry benchmark, joining Brimbank, Frankston and Knox City councils.

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