Councils fear funding cuts will add costs to local and state governments and the charity sector

Sahil Makkar
December 4 2018 - 10:30am
Bathurst and 21 councils protest the federal funding cuts for asylum seekers
Bathurst and 21 councils protest the federal funding cuts for asylum seekers

Bathurst Regional Council and 21 other councils across the country have launched a joint protest against Federal Government funding cuts of up to $120 million.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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