21/10/24
Today (Monday), Homelessness Minister John Carey will make an important announcement regarding the Mandurah Common Ground project.
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TIME:
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9am |
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PLACE:
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81 Allnutt Street Mandurah |
Media contact: Eli Gould 0428 447 556
21/10/24
Today (Monday), Homelessness Minister John Carey will make an important announcement regarding the Mandurah Common Ground project.
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TIME:
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9am |
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PLACE:
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81 Allnutt Street Mandurah |
Media contact: Eli Gould 0428 447 556
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