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Fits the bill: $1.2 million in debt relief at Springvale

The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.2 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at Springvale City Hall on 24 February. South East Community Links chief executive Peter McNamara said the results nearly doubled the savings…

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