Million-dollar surprise in council surplus

Noel Fisher

SWAN Hill Council has reported a surprise surplus in rates of more than $1.2 million for the 2022-23 financial year. The figure far exceeded the forecast of $101,000 for the period. Key factors contributing to the higher-than-expected excess included elevated interest earnings and recruitment shortfalls that left wage allocations unspent. The December 19 council meeting […]

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