The Member for Mildura and the Shadow Minister for Education have today called on the Education Minister and his Department to urgently prioritise the appointment of a permanent principal at Robinvale College. Jade Benham MP, the Member for Mildura, said that the decision to remove the current acting principal of Robinvale College at short notice…
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the recent decision by the Department of Education to not appoint Nat Mouvet as the permanent principal of Robinvale College. As the Member for Mildura, former College Councillor and Robinvale resident, I feel compelled to address this issue as it directly impacts the entire well-being of…
Jade Benham, Member for Mildura, has this week urged the Allan Labor Government to prioritise the inclusion of Mallee Family Care in the upcoming 24/25 State Budget. The critical need for support for young people in the region, particularly through the Education First Youth Foyer project is crucial. The Education First Youth Foyer initiative provides…
Member for Mildura Jade Benham MP and Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor, Cr Stuart King will next month travel to Villers-Bretonneux to mark the significant 40th Anniversary of the sister City Relationship with Robinvale Highlighting the profound significance of the longstanding relationship between Robinvale and its twin town, Villers-Bretonneux, Ms. Benham reiterated the importance…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Minister for Health, to address public concerns directly: What is the Government concealing regarding Mildura Base Public Hospital? Mildura Base Public Hospital is grappling with a $23 million deficit in the first half of the current financial year according to HeART data. This leaves constituents with…
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The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has renewed calls for an urgent meeting with Police Minister Anthony Carbines in the wake of new statistics that show crime is spiraling out of control. “The crime rate continues to rise, yet my repeated calls for adequate resourcing continue to fall on deaf ears,” Ms Benham said.…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding the recent decision made by the Swan Hill Rural City Councillors on December 19, 2023, to decline an invitation for the Mayor to attend the 40th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship with Robinvale and Villers Bretonneux. This decision has…
Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is applauding the Mildura region for becoming the state leaders in the Container Deposit Scheme collection. Regional Victorians continue to step up to the challenge in impressive numbers, with Mildura leading the state in container returns having returned over 4.1 million containers since the scheme began on November 1. With…
The Mallee’s Living Histories launched their fifth edition this week. Jade Benham, Member for Mildura was honoured to be able to open the book launch and provide a foreword for the latest addition to the series. The Mallee’s Living History series started as an opportunity to give residents at Princes Court retirement village in Mildura…