APPLICATIONS FOR the first 2018 Veolia Mulwaree Trust funding round will open on Monday 29 January. The Veolia Mulwaree Trust provides valuable financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations and community projects with its grant and donation programs. Charities, service groups, schools, preschools, health services, emergency services and many sporting and recreation clubs are
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