Projects impress minister

2018 Australia Day celebrations at Nowingi Place, Mildura. Mildura Rural City Council mayor Cr Mark Eckel speaking at the event. Picture: Louise Donges
Sunraysia Daily

MAYOR Mark Eckel says he is buoyed by government interest in the city’s centrepiece major projects strategy after a private tour with Victoria’s regional development minister this week.However, the State Government has cautioned regional leaders against expecting windfalls in the last state Budget before Victorians go to the polls later this year.Cr Eckel, deputy mayor […]

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