Edward River Council seeks regional funding for Deniliquin after job losses
What happened
Edward River Council met with Federal Water and Environment Minister Murray Watt to advocate for regional funding support for Deniliquin. Mayor Ashley Hall noted that while a $14.5 million investment was made in SunRice's Leeton operations, it does not address the loss of 68 jobs in Deniliquin. Murray Watt advised that he has written to the New South Wales Government supporting Deniliquin's consideration for future sustainability funding.
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Why it matters
The meeting highlighted the need for targeted regional investment to offset economic impacts in Deniliquin. The Minister's support for Deniliquin through the next round of sustainability funding could influence future regional economic stability.
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Who's involved
- Edward River CouncilAdvocated for regional funding support for Deniliquin
- Murray WattAdvised he wrote to the New South Wales Government supporting Deniliquin's sustainability funding
- HallRepresented Edward River Council during the meeting
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Local businesses in Deniliquin might see increased demand or revenue if new employment opportunities are created through regional funding.
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The entities involved
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Deniliquin
town in New South Wales, Australia
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Edward River Council
local government area in New South Wales, Australia
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