The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has announced a commitment to build a new ambulance station at Irymple under a Nationals Government. The existing station, housed in a former Lower Murray Water building, would be demolished and replaced with a modern, purpose-built facility. The new station would increase capacity from two to three ambulances…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has announced a $2.5 million commitment towards Birchip Cropping Group’s NEXUS project under an elected Nationals and Liberals Government, supporting agricultural research and helping improve farming practices and productivity. The $7.5 million NEXUS project will provide accommodation for visiting researchers, students and industry professionals, alongside a dedicated conference…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is continuing to work with Powercor and the Victorian Government following the recent major power outage. Ms Benham has been in regular contact with Powercor throughout the outage and has received updates on the restoration effort, including the additional resources being brought in to assist with reconnecting homes.…
Victoria’s Neighbourhood Houses will receive a $10 million funding boost under the Nationals in government, strengthening local community hubs that provide practical support and connection to Victorians doing it tough. Neighbourhood Houses are at the heart of communities across Victoria, providing a place where people can access meals, food relief, clothing, social activities, education, volunteering…
Residents across the Mildura electorate are set to benefit from a $288 million investment in a new Country Roads and Bridges Program to repair, upgrade and maintain regional roads and bridges under an Nationals and Liberals Government. The commitment will see each of Victoria’s 48 rural and regional councils, including the four councils across the…
Dear Editor, As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I’d like to acknowledge the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to support local organisations, charities and emergency services across our region. This year’s theme, Your Year to Volunteer, recognises the extraordinary contribution volunteers make to communities across Australia and encourages more people to get involved in ways…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, says the funding announcement for capital works at Cardross Primary School is much needed, but long overdue. “I’ve been contacted by Cardross Primary School about serious concerns with the condition of its toilet facilities, after their requests to the Government for funding and grants were ignored,” Ms Benham…
Dear Editor, This ANZAC Day, communities across our region will gather to remember those who served Australia in war and conflict. It is a day that carries deep meaning. Not because it is marked on the calendar, but because of what it asks of us. It asks us to stop, to reflect, and to…
Dear Sir, Farmers across our region are feeling the pinch like never before. Lack of September rain, ever increasing overheads, endless audits and administration, and what seems like a new tax every other month; meanwhile, their produce continues to fetch less and less on the market. For many, it is becoming harder to see a…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has joined parents of Manangatang P-12 College in urging the state government to review its current Fire Management Plan. The plan requires the College to bus all students to Robinvale on days of extreme fire danger, raising significant safety and logistical concerns. On these days, the school stadium…