VPTAS changes add new barriers for regional patients

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham MP, is urging local residents to be familiarise themselves with recent changes to the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS). The VPTAS reimburses rural Victorians for accommodation and travel expenses incurred when they travel over 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical care, where specialist services are not…

Birchip Five Ways review is common sense

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the State Government’s decision to review the Birchip ‘Five Ways’ intersection is a positive step for road users and the local community. The intersection, which connects the Birchip-Wycheproof Road, Corack Road, Birchip-Sea Lake Road and the Sunraysia Highway, has long been identified by residents and road users…