Ahead of Budget 2024, the rural community is holding out hope for improvement.

The Government has promised more tax cuts, but it's been hinted plenty of cuts will take place too.

The Country's Jamie Mackay isn't feeling too hopeful - listen to him predict some outcomes ahead of the big day.

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Ahead of Budget 2024, the rural community is holding out hope for improvement.
The Government has promised more tax cuts, but it's been hinted plenty of cuts will take place too.
The Country's Jamie Mackay isn't feeling too hopeful - listen to him predict some outcomes ahead of the big day.
LISTEN ABOVE

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