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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Sunraysia JobSeeker numbers soar during coronavirus crisis

ABOUT one in 14 Sunraysia residents received the JobSeeker payment in May, highlighting the substantial impact the coronavirus crisis has had on the region's economy.

Department of Social Services data showed JobSeeker recipients in the region grew 52 per cent in just two months.

In March, as restrictions and lockdowns started, about one in 21 residents was reported as being a JobSeeker recipien...

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