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Businesses rise above rising costs

CHDC business facilitator Ashleigh Vann with Kylie Stacey from Blackwater’s Online Lolly Shop who says rising freight costs are a major challenge. (Image: CHDC)

Rising costs continue to be a big concern for Central Highlands businesses but the majority have still managed to maintain […]

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