27 April, 2023

Regional emergency services must be a budget priority

Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the biggest emergency facing her region’s first responders is rundown facilities and equipment way beyond its use-by date. Ms Benham says everyone knows next month’s Andrews Labor government budget will be filled with red ink as the Premier’s Big Bill disaster in Melbourne drives the state towards bankruptcy,…

There’s no excuses, budget must deliver for our schools and childcare

Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is calling for more money to be written – in stone – in the May budget for local schools and childcare facilities. Ms Benham says there are critical works and vital upgrades required to schools in her electorate – and expanded childcare infrastructure needed right across the region –…