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14 May, 2026
Regional pressure builds: Budget divides city and rural again
Regional councils, farmers and rural services are weighing the fine print of the federal budget, with concerns emerging over infrastructure costs, communications funding and drought support.
While housing and tax changes dominated national headlines, regional leaders say the budget raises deeper questions for rural councils, farm families and essential services.
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