First Nations athletes will have more opportunities to compete in the sports they love, with a new grants program aimed at boosting sport participation. Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging all community sporting clubs to consider applying for the latest round. “All sporting codes in our region have a dynamic participation in all…
Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, was delighted to recently host the Northern Mallee Leaders Study Tour at Parliament House as a part of their 2024 Study trip. The NMLP Melbourne Study Trip is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the relationship between Regional Victoria and its capital. This year’s trip focuses on key themes…
A Parliamentary inquiry into local government funding and services will begin this week with residents and local councils encouraged to make submissions. Ms Benham said potential cost-shifting issues ranged from waste collection to school crossing attendants, and the repair of regional roads. The Committee will investigate local government funding and service delivery in Victoria, including:…