Grants support regional Pride celebrations

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The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local artists, organisations and community groups to apply for grants through Midsumma’s Regional Activation Program, which supports inclusive events and creative projects celebrating LGBTIQA+ pride in the lead-up to the Victoria’s Pride Street Party in February 2027. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support…

Benham calls for more pest and weed control funding

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The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Victorian Government to urgently increase funding for roadside weeds and pest management, raising the issue in Parliament with the Minister for Local Government. Ms Benham highlighted the long-running partnership between Mildura Rural City Council and local dryland farming Landcare groups, which for more than…