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NSW: Southern Cross Retirement village to open $16 million two storey apartments in rural Young
Jul 27 2010
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The Southern Cross Retirement Village in Young, NSW will officially open its $16 million, two storey apartment project this week. New facilities include independent living and a special care unit.

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